Top Chinese diplomat warns Biden to tread carefully on Taiwan
While China has expressed optimism that relations will improve under Biden, it continues to put the onus on Washington to fix the damage done during Donald Trump’s tenure.
Making chips requires lots of water, and Taiwan has a drought
The global center of chipmaking is facing water restrictions that could impact Taiwan’s most important export.
Emma will soon travel to Tobu Zoo in Saitama Prefecture where a 10-year-old fellow rhino "Moran" has been lined up to be her first suitor.
China eyes next-generation chip technology to take on global rivals
Beijing’s blueprint for chip supremacy is enshrined in a five-year economic vision, set to be unveiled during a summit of top leaders in the capital this week.
China expected to unveil hike in military budget as tensions rise
Beijing likely to reveal a robust increase in defense spending at the March 5 annual opening of its parliament, as its economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Pacific economies agree to cut saury quotas by 40% as catches decline
The combined catch of all commission participants excluding the U.S. and Canada plunged by nearly 60% in 2019 from the previous year to far below the new agreed limit.
Apple partner Foxconn to develop electric vehicles in tie-up with Fisker
In October, Foxconn introduced its first-ever EV chassis and software platform, and has two light vehicles and a bus planned for around the fourth quarter.
Biden eyes executive order on new U.S. and allied supply chain strategy
Any order would be part of a larger effort by the Biden team to determine how dependent the U.S. economy and military are on certain key Chinese exports.
Taiwan scrambles air force again after Chinese exercises in South China Sea
After nine Chinese air force aircraft flew near the Pratas Islands on Friday, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said it tracked 11 aircraft on Saturday — eight fighter jets, two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers and an anti-submarine aircraft.
Taiwan’s opposition party tries to rebrand itself back into relevance
The Beijing-friendly party, which long held an iron grip on the island, is struggling to stay relevant at a time when many residents are wary of China’s ambitions.
Beijing already using information warfare with Biden team
Whatever the reason, China was clever enough to take advantage of the omission of one-China discussions in the U.S. readout to make the narrative conform to their interests.
Taiwan wishes China happy new year, but says it won't yield to pressure
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen wished China a happy Lunar New Year on Tuesday, but said she will not yield to Chinese pressure and reiterated a call for dialogue to resume with Beijing. China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has increased its military ...
