Taiwan opens door for investment from China amid warming tiesTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has opened up key parts of its manufacturing and service sectors to Chinese investment as another barrier falls between the once bitter foes. Diplomat says US to consider sale of F-16 fighter jets to TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan — The de facto U.S. ambassador in Taiwan said Friday the Obama administration will consider the contentious sale of F-16 fighter jets to the island after key American officials are settled into their jobs. China, US say will work together to avoid military confrontations at seaBEIJING — (AP) — Top U.S. and Chinese military officials said Wednesday the countries will work together to avoid confrontations at sea that have sparked worries of a crisis in overall relations. US dedicates new diplomatic office in Taiwan amid rapid Chinese inroadsTAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States dedicated the grounds for a new representative office in Taiwan on Monday, making a visible commitment to the island at a time its rapidly improving ties with longtime foe China are diminishing U.S. influence. Indictment: DOD official charged with disclosing defense secrets to ChinaALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Pentagon official initially accused of unknowingly supplying secrets to China had actually been aware for some time that he was dealing with an agent for Beijing, according to a new indictment issued Thursday. 96-year-old graduate student in Taiwan says pulling all-nighters worksTAIPEI, Taiwan — A 96-year-old Taiwanese man who will receive his master’s degree in philosophy this weekend said he was able to compete with younger students by pulling all-nighters before exams. Taiwan invited to light up Chinese cities with ultra-bright, energy-saving LEDsTAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese officials have invited Taiwanese companies to supply selected mainland cities with ultra-bright, energy-saving LED lights, the latest in a series of big business deals between the rivals. Taiwan considers loosening restrictions on semiconductor investment in ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is considering loosening its restrictions on Taiwanese semiconductor investment in China, a move that would continue to boost expanded economic ties with the mainland. China thwarts dissent in Tiananmen Square on anniversary; in Hong Kong, thousands rememberBEIJING — In Tiananmen Square, police were ready to pounce at the first sign of protest. In Hong Kong, a sea of candles flickered in the hands of tens of thousands who vented their grief and anger. Tiananmen crackdown 20th anniversary brings new repression, calls from US, Taiwan to reassessBEIJING — China aggressively deterred dissent in the capital on Thursday’s 20th anniversary of the crackdown on democracy activists in Tiananmen Square. But tens of thousands turned out for a candlelight vigil in Hong Kong to mourn the hundreds, possibly thousands, of demonstrators killed. Chinese security out in force in Tiananmen Square on 20th anniversary of crackdownBEIJING — A massive police presence ringed China’s iconic Tiananmen Square on Thursday, the 20th anniversary of the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy activists, as the government continued an overwhelming drive to muzzle dissent and block commemorations. Tiananmen protest leader says Macau denies him entry ahead of crackdown anniversaryHONG KONG — The second most-wanted student leader from the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests was denied entry to the southern Chinese territory of Macau on Wednesday, a day before the 20th anniversary of China’s crackdown. He said he was being detained at the airport. China sends large group to buy electronics goods from TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan — A group of Chinese computer and home appliance manufacturers arrived Sunday with plans to buy billions of dollars worth of goods and components from Taiwan, officials and news reports said. Report: Taiwan’s former President Chen hospitalized after hunger strike while in detentionTAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwanese TV station has reported that the island’s former President Chen Shui-bian has been hospitalized after a three-day hunger strike in his detention center. Former Taiwanese president is indicted on new graft chargesTAIPEI, Taiwan — Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was indicted on new graft charges Tuesday as his high-profile corruption trial continued into its second month. Taiwanese tycoon challenges Buffett for investing in Chinese business rivalTAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwanese business tycoon has criticized U.S. investor Warren Buffett’s decision to invest in a Chinese battery and car maker allegedly involved in stealing trade secrets. Taiwanese tycoon challenges Buffet for investing in Chinese business rivalTAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwanese business tycoon has criticized U.S. investor Warren Buffet’s decision to invest in a Chinese battery and car maker allegedly involved in stealing trade secrets. Asian markets surge on optimism about Chinese, US economies; Hong Kong jumps 5.5 percentSEOUL, South Korea — Asian stock markets soared Monday, led by gains of 5 percent or more in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and India, amid upbeat economic signs from China and the United States. European markets opened higher, too. Taiwan stock index soars 5.6 percent on expectations of improved business ties with ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese stocks surged Monday amid hopes that closer business ties with rival China could stimulate the sputtering economy. Sentiment was also boosted by easing fears of the swine flu epidemic. Asian markets rise on hopes for US economy, fading swine flu worries; Taiwan jumps 5.6 percentSEOUL, South Korea — Asian stock markets rose Monday, led by Taiwan, on optimism about emerging strength in the U.S. economy and easing fears about swine flu. Asian markets rise on hopes for US economy, fading swine flu worries; Taiwan jumps 6 percentSEOUL, South Korea — Asian stock markets rose Monday on optimism about emerging strength in the U.S. economy and easing fears about swine flu. World stocks rally as US, Japan data show recession is easing; Taiwan jumps on China dealHONG KONG — World stock markets rallied Thursday as U.S. and Japanese economic data signaled the global recession was letting up, with Taiwan shares surging after a historic agreement cleared the way for Chinese investment. Asia stocks rally as US, Japan data show slowdown is easing; Taiwan soars on China dealHONG KONG — Asian stocks rallied Thursday as U.S. and Japanese economic data signaled the global recession was letting up, while Taiwan’s market surged after a historic agreement clearing the way for Chinese investment. Taiwan President: Island’s UN health body status will help it combat swine fluTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president says the island’s newly acquired observer status in a U.N. health body will help it combat swine flu. In a first, Taiwan OKs Chinese investment in island’s stock market, sending shares surgingTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese stocks surged Thursday after the island’s government said it will allow Chinese institutional investors to buy into its stock market for the first time since the two sides split amid civil war 60 years ago. Taiwan president acknowledges China role as island wins observer status in UN health bodyTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said it had persuaded China to allow it to participate in a key U.N. body, offering a victory for President Ma Ying-jeou’s campaign to win greater international recognition for the democratic island. Taiwan president says China approves island’s participation in world health bodyTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Wednesday it had persuaded China to allow it to participate in a key U.N. body, offering a victory for President Ma Ying-jeou’s campaign to win greater international recognition for the democratic island. Taiwan’s Acer says first-quarter profit drops 31 percent amid global slowdownTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese computer giant Acer Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter profit declined 31 percent over the same period in 2008 because of contracting revenue for its products amid the global slump. Taiwan president says China approves island’s participation in world health bodyTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president announced Wednesday that China will allow the island’s participation in a key World Health Organization body, a major victory in Taipei’s campaign for international recognition. New Zealand confirms 3 more swine flu infections; Asia ramps up protective measuresWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand confirmed swine flu infections in 14 people on Wednesday, including a school group recently returned from Mexico, extending the deadly new disease’s global reach into the Asia-South Pacific region. |
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