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Chinese President Xi Jinping Proposed to be Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Jan 01, 2016 05:32 AM EST

A campaign to nominate Chinese president Xi Jinping, along with Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou, for the Nobel Peace Prize this year has began.

"We Cannot be Bound to China," Says Taiwan's Potential Next President

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 29, 2015 06:52 AM EST

Taiwan will continue to go against Beijing's wishes and assert itself as an independent nation and economy if the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) goes on to win the Taiwanese elections on January 16.

US Navy: Full-blown Arms Race Looms in South China Sea

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 17, 2015 09:16 AM EST

The commander of the US Pacific Fleet warned on Wednesday that a full-blown arms race looms over the South China Sea as tensions in the region have pushed countries to re-arm, muster their troops, and pour billions of dollars into additional weapons and warships.

Beijing to Sanction Manufacturers of Weapons US Recently Sold to Taiwan

Desiree Sison |

Dec 17, 2015 03:11 AM EST

Beijing threatened to sanction companies that produced and distrtibuted the weapons that the U.S. recently sold to Taiwan.

Taiwan's Next Ruling Party Open to Friendlier Ties With China

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 12, 2015 10:07 PM EST

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which is likely to be voted into power in elections next month, is open to improving ties with China, a senior party member said Friday.

China Tourism Industry Slowly Picking Up After A Five-Year Decline

China Tourism Industry Slowly Picks up After Five-Year Decline

Desiree Sison |

Dec 08, 2015 08:13 AM EST

The number of overseas tourists visiting China surpassed 100 million in the first ten months of this year, according to a report released by China Tourism Academy.

Monitors Show Semiconductor Manufacturing

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to Open Plant in China

Staff Reporter |

Dec 08, 2015 06:17 AM EST

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. has reportedly submitted an application to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs to open a plant in China.

Islamic State Slights China by Recognizing Taiwan

Carlos Castillo |

Nov 27, 2015 12:58 AM EST

After infuriating China last week by executing a Chinese citizen, the Islamic State (IS) has rubbed salt on the wound by recognizing Taiwan as an independent nation in its latest propaganda video.

Taiwan's group of police in keeping peace

Taiwan Added to ISIS' List of Targets

Joliza Magdaong |

Nov 26, 2015 07:25 AM EST

ISIS has released a propaganda video that shows a list of countries that the terrorist group considers part of the global coalition against them. One of the countries identified in the video is Taiwan. The said sudden involvement of Taiwan is apparently linked to a recent statement by US President Barack Obama during the ASEAN Summit held at Malaysia.

Alibaba Puts Big Money into Small-Medium Businesses in Hong Kong, Taiwan

Victoria Stanley |

Nov 20, 2015 02:32 PM EST

Alibaba earlier this year announced two funds to support entrepreneurs in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and today the initiatives called the Alibaba Hong Kong Young Entrepreneurs Foundation were officially announced. The fund is NT$10 billion ($306 million) for Taiwan, while the program in Hong Kong is backed by HK$1 billion ($130 million) in cash. Alibaba explained that the mission of the Fund is to help entrepreneurs realize their dreams and visions. Both funds will invest in startups and small businesses to help them to grow and develop. It is about using Alibaba services, technical assistance and training, it is not just using cash. So, it is about helping raise grassroots companies, and also very much about Alibaba investing in areas that offer synergies with its core businesses, tekkie reported.

China Says It Has Been 'Restrained' By Not Seizing More Islands In The South China Sea

China Says it Has Exercised 'Restraint' by Not Seizing More Islands in South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Nov 17, 2015 06:42 AM EST

Amid accusations from claimant countries that China is attempting to claim to a large portion of the South China Sea, the Asian superpower has turned the tables on its accusers saying that it exercised restraint by not seizing the reefs and islands being occupied by other countries even though the maritime resources belongs to China.

Leo Ku, Lorraine Chan Celebrate Wedding with Banquet

Emery Dennel |

Nov 17, 2015 05:50 AM EST

After exchanging wedding vows in Las Vegas last year, Leo Ku and his former personal assistant Lorraine Chan have celebrated their wedding with a banquet at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong.

Chinese Workers to Receive Second Highest Pay Raise in Asia in 2016 - Study

Desiree Sison |

Nov 13, 2015 04:55 AM EST

Chinese office workers have a lot to be excited about following the release of an international survey on Thursday, which revealed that they will receive the second highest wage hike in Asia next year.

Taiwan President Denies Election-Related Motive In Meeting With Chinese President Xi Jinping

Taiwan President: No Election Motive in Meeting With China

Desiree Sison |

Nov 05, 2015 05:23 AM EST

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou denied allegations that his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was to shore up his political party's image and garner more votes in the January presidential and parliamentary polls.