Taiwan

Taiwan: Think Tank As Liaison To Chinese Military?
March 9, 2009 1009 GMT
Taiwan is working to establish a think tank that would coordinate contacts with the Chinese... [more]
China: Government Ready For Peace Talks With Taiwan - PM
March 5, 2009 1041 GMT
In an address to the National People’s Congress, Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said March 5... [more]
Taiwan: Central Bank Cuts Key Rate
February 18, 2009 1942 GMT
Taiwan's central bank made an unscheduled 25 basis point rate cut Feb. 18, bringing Taiwan's key... [more]
Taiwan: Bridge To China 'Premature' - Reports
February 5, 2009 1140 GMT
Officials in Taiwan have been considering whether to build a bridge linking the island to... [more]
Taiwan: WHO Opens Formal Communication Line
January 23, 2009 1052 GMT
The World Health Organization has formally opened a line of communication with Taiwan, giving the... [more]
Taiwan: Fitch Downgrades Credit Rating
January 19, 2009 1809 GMT
Fitch Ratings downgraded Taiwan's AA local-currency rating Jan. 19 from stable to negative, The... [more]
Taiwan: Troop Reduction Plan Under Review
January 19, 2009 1047 GMT
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is considering whether to reduce the size of the military... [more]
Taiwan: Government Aides In Custody Over Espionage
January 15, 2009 1024 GMT
Authorities have arrested a Taiwanese government official and an aide to a Kuomintang party... [more]
Taiwan: Interest Rates Likely To Fall - Report
January 9, 2009 1044 GMT
Taiwan’s fixed interest rate for one-year deposits is likely to hit a record low of less than 1... [more]
Taiwan: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate
January 7, 2009 1919 GMT
Taiwan's central bank cut interest rates 50 basis points on Jan. 7, reducing its benchmark rate... [more]
Taiwan: Possible Financial Aid For Large Corporations
January 5, 2009 1350 GMT
Taiwan's government said Jan. 5 that it is planning to provide 200 billion Taiwan dollars (US$6.1... [more]
China, Taiwan: Officials To Hold Economic Talks
January 5, 2009 1317 GMT
Chinese and Taiwanese officials are scheduled to meet Jan. 8 to discuss Taiwan's investments in... [more]
China: No Sovereignty For Taiwan - President
December 31, 2008 1307 GMT
Chinese President Hu Jintao said Dec. 31 that he would not accept any action by Taiwan that... [more]
China: Hu Seeks Military Exchanges With Taiwan
December 31, 2008 1133 GMT
In a speech that was broadcast live on national television Dec. 31, Chinese President Hu Jintao... [more]
China: Building An Aircraft Carrier?
December 23, 2008 1356 GMT
China said Dec. 23 it is contemplating building an aircraft carrier to protect its interests,... [more]
China: Offering $18.9 Billion In Loans To Taiwanese Firms
December 21, 2008 1547 GMT
China has offered 130 billion yuan (US$18.9 billion) in loans over three years to Taiwanese... [more]
China: Will Assist Taiwan On Request -- Official
December 20, 2008 1634 GMT
Mainland China will provide assistance to Taiwan if Taipei asks for help in light of the global... [more]
Taiwan: Officials To Visit China
December 18, 2008 1614 GMT
Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) chairman Wu Poh-hsiung said Dec. 18 that the KMT will consult with... [more]
China, Taiwan: Direct Daily Air, Postal, Shipping Services Begin
December 15, 2008 1031 GMT
China and Taiwan on Dec. 15 launched direct daily air, shipping and postal services as part of an... [more]
Taiwan: Key Interest Rate Slashed Again
December 12, 2008 1101 GMT
Taiwan’s central bank has reduced key interest rates by 75 basis points, to 2.0 percent... [more]
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