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Taiwan urges China not to attach political strings to cross-strait travel

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Wednesday urged Beijing not to politicize cross-strait travel and to lift all restrictions, reiterating that Chinese tourists are welcome to visit Taiwan.

2024-12-19 09:54
Ex-President Ma departs for 'bridge of peace' trip to China

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) said Wednesday he aims to build a "bridge of peace," as he embarked on his second visit to China this year.

2024-12-19 09:54
Mainland slams DPP for obstructing mainland participation in Shanghai-Taipei City Forum

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for deliberately blocking mainland participation in the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum that resulted in the exclusion of several delegates and journa…

2024-12-19 09:54
China to launch rocket Friday; will fly over Taiwan's ADIZ: MND

China will launch a rocket carrying a satellite that will likely fly over Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Thursday.

2024-12-19 09:54
US sanctions 2 Chinese nationals over money laundering to support North Korea

The United States announced Tuesday sanctions against two Chinese nationals and one entity over money laundering to support North Korea, a day after it blacklisted 19 individuals and entities for ties to the North's missile program and deployment of troops to…

2024-12-19 09:27
Taiwan's China Airlines splits $11.9 billion aircraft deal between Boeing and Airbus

Taiwan's China Airlines splits $11.9 billion aircraft deal between Boeing and Airbus

2024-12-19 09:21
Taiwan suspects secret service officer of leaking secrets

TAIPEI: A police officer who was a member of a special service in charge of presidential security has been suspended and detained on suspicion of "leaking secrets", officials said on Thursday (Dec 19). The man, identified only by his family name of Tsao, was …

2024-12-19 09:18
How Are U.S. Students Doing in Math? About as Well as Their Parents Did in 1995

International data shows how the United States stacks up against other countries when it comes to math, and the results are decidedly — meh. In a ...

2024-12-19 09:00
Taiwan keeps interest rates unchanged, as expected

Taiwan raises growth forecast, keeps interest rates unchanged

2024-12-19 08:25
Taiwan raises growth forecast, keeps interest rates unchanged

TAIPEI :Taiwan's central bank held its policy interest rate unchanged on Thursday while raising its growth estimate for the year, but flagged risks for next year from trade policies from the incoming Trump administration in the United States.The central bank …

2024-12-19 08:22