Archive for May 19th, 2020
HK legislature to push ahead with China anthem bill after chaotic scuffles
Hong Kong’s legislature plunged into chaotic scuffles for a second time this month, as pro-Beijing lawmakers on Monday took control of a key committee, paving the way [...] » More
HK activists charged as clashes erupt in legislature
Hong Kong’s political crisis returned to centre stage on Monday as clashes erupted in the legislature and a group of prominent pro-democracy activists were charged for [...] » More
HK lawmakers clash as pro-Beijing camp elects chair
Clashes broke out in Hong Kong’s legislature Monday for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinises [...] » More
China hits back at America’s ‘unreasonable suppression’ of Huawei
Beijing has appealed to Washington to bring an end to the suppression of Chinese firms after the US announced plans on Friday to further restrict technology giant [...] » More
Hazards of hiking: sharp rise in mishaps as more Hongkongers flock outdoors, with many risking safety for selfies
The good news is that Hongkongers are taking to the great outdoors in larger numbers, fighting the coronavirus-pandemic blues by heading for the city’s numerous nature [...] » More
HK court acquits English tutor accused of bribing exam assessor
A celebrity English tutor accused of bribing a Hong Kong public exam assessor three years ago was acquitted on Saturday, after a court found it questionable whether he knew [...] » More
HK protests: plain-clothes police arrest eight in mall as demonstrators heed online calls to gather in four shopping centres
Plain-clothes police arrested eight people in a Hong Kong shopping centre on Saturday, as anti-government protesters gathered to chant slogans as part of a citywide action. [...] » More
WHA voting on Taiwan’s participation today
Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) will discuss on Monday (May 18) whether to include Taiwan in the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA). A document obtained by AFP [...] » More
Taiwan says not receive WHO meeting invite, issue off the table for now
Despite strong efforts Taiwan did not get invited to this week’s meeting of a key World Health Organization (WHO) body due to Chinese pressure, its foreign minister [...] » More
No new COVID-19 cases in Taiwan for 10th straight day
Taiwan confirmed no new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus for the 10th consecutive day on Sunday, keeping the total at 440 since the pandemic began late last year, according [...] » More
Extent of Taiwanese government data breaches still unknown to public: Former NSC official
In the wake of recent cyberattacks on Taiwan’s major oil refineries and Presidential Office, a former National Security Council (NSC) official and banker voiced [...] » More
TSMC stops new Huawei orders after US restrictions: Nikkei
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd has stopped new orders from Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] in response to Washington’s move aimed at further limiting chip [...] » More
Taiwan teams up with Stanford to design protocols for travel resumption
Taiwan is joining hands with Stanford University in the US to design a mechanism for effective testing and quarantine as the island country prepares to relax travel [...] » More
Taiwan should seize chance to push for greater cooperation with US, Europe: ISTI director
Taiwan is positioned to gain firm footing in the global supply chain with de-sinicisation set to take hold in the post-coronavirus era. Taiwan’s strengths in a variety [...] » More
Domestic demand must be met before Taiwan exports masks: MOEA
Before Taiwan can begin exporting masks to other countries amid the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic, domestic demand must first be satisfied, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) [...] » More
