Archive for February 11th, 2019
U.S. supports Taiwan self-defense capability: Schriver
The United States continues to support Taiwan through the “faithful implementation” of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) which ensures the country has sufficient [...] » More
US envoy to meet with North Korea again ahead of Trump-Kim summit
The US State Department announced Friday that the special US envoy for North Korea will meet again with Pyongyang officials before a second summit between President Donald [...] » More
Thai king moves to block sister’s ‘inappropriate’ candidacy for PM
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Friday moved to block his elder sister’s surprise bid to run for prime minister in March, calling her candidacy for a [...] » More
Measles outbreak in the Philippines kills 55 children since 2019
Health officials say low public trust in vaccines has dropped vaccination rates significantly. A measles outbreak in the Philippines’s capital, Manila, is spreading. [...] » More
US shift on South China Sea ‘grey zone’ aggression signals stronger response ahead
The United States is expected to take more planned and pre-emptive measures in response to China’s “grey zone tactics” in the Asia-Pacific region, according to analysts [...] » More
Forget the confectionery: Hong Kong children more likely to save ‘lai see’ packet haul, survey says
Instead of buying confectionery or toys, Hong Kong’s next generation is focused on the future as they count their annual haul from “lai see” packets they receive from [...] » More
Evergrande in talks to buy HK office tower from Malaysian govt
China Evergrande Group is in talks to buy a building in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai area owned by Malaysian government, Ming Pao reports, citing unidentified people familiar with [...] » More
First U.S. beef shipment traced through blockchain to Taiwan
Wyoming-raised beef tracked with blockchain code in RFID-tagged cases to dining establishment in Taiwan. Blockchain technology developed at the University of Wyoming could [...] » More
Taiwan’s China Airlines cancels flights due to strike by pilots
A strike by pilots has forced China Airlines, one of Taiwan’s two major carriers, to cancel 18 international flights, the official Central News Agency reported early on [...] » More
Does China understand Taiwan?
IF CHINA’S RULERS ever decide to invade Taiwan—a grim but not impossible prospect—they will need good answers to two questions. First, would the People’s Liberation [...] » More
Pilots at Taiwanese liner strike during Lunar New Year rush
Pilots from Taiwan’s China Airlines went on strike Friday in the middle of the Lunar New Year travel rush, forcing the cancellation of at least 18 flights over coming [...] » More
Taiwan ranks 20th in 2018 International IP Index
Taiwan ranked 20th in the international intellectual property (IP) index issued Thursday by the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The [...] » More
Trump says North Korea talks productive, summit will be in Hanoi
President Donald Trump said on Friday that U.S. diplomats had a “very productive meeting” with North Korean officials, and he announced his summit later this [...] » More
Trump touts Kim summit: North Korea will become economic ‘rocket’
President Trump on Friday touted plans for his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, predicting that the isolated nation could see an economic boost under Kim. [...] » More
Is progress with North Korea possible under Trump’s style of diplomacy?
The stakes are high, and deadly serious. But Trump disregards facts, advice, and the interests that keep America safe The Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un show has been picked up for [...] » More
