Category: Taiwan
Trump’s approach to Taiwan ‘unpredictable’: Scholars
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) Taiwanese scholars said that Washington’s approach to Taiwan over the next four years will likely be “unpredictable” after former U.S. President Donald Trump was elected to a second term on Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411070020
Read MoreLikely pro-Taiwan picks for Trump’s cabinet imply continuing U.S. support: Experts
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) The Taiwan-friendly candidates tipped to be Trump’s secretary of state and secretary of defense pointed toward U.S. support for Taiwan continuing under the incoming Donald Trump administration, experts said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411070019
Read MoreU.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Thursday, gaining NT$0.065 to close at NT$32.240. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411070018
Read MoreThink tank raises Taiwan 2024 GDP growth to 4.03%
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) on Thursday raised its 2024 GDP growth forecast for Taiwan to 4.03 percent, citing an economic expansion underpinned by stable domestic demand and increasing exports. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411070017
Read MoreTSMC able to cope with Trump in White House: Expert
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) should be able to minimize the potential impacts of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, an industry expert said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411070016
Read MoreEconomics minister upbeat about Taiwan’s future despite Trump tariff threats
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) Economics Minister Kuo Jyh-huei (郭智輝) said Thursday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s mooted 10 percent tariff on all U.S. imports will have a limited effect on Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411070015
Read MoreOne more death reported in Kaohsiung fire
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) The death toll from a fire in Kaohsiung early Thursday morning has risen to four after the confirmation of the death of a 61-year-old man surnamed Tung (董). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411070014
Read MoreTable tennis star Lin Yun-ju invests in U.S. pro team
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) Taiwan’s top table tennis player Lin Yun-ju (林昀儒) made his debut in the American pro table tennis scene by taking on a new role as a team’s co-owner. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202411070013
Read MoreAPEC envoy to highlight Taiwan’s contributions: President Lai
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday said Taiwan’s envoy to the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit should emphasize the country’s “positive contributions” in AI and health, and commitment to continuing those efforts. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411070012
Read MoreNational Taiwan University ranks 26th in Asia in latest QS rankings
London, Nov. 6 (CNA) National Taiwan University (NTU) remained Taiwan’s top-ranking institution in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2025 Asia University Rankings, despite dropping five places from the previous year. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202411070011
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