Taiwan

  • Dec 29, 2006
  • 2 min read

CHINA/TAIWAN: Beijing outlines military plans

China today announced plans to modernise its navy and air force as part of its latest defence...

China
  • Dec 15, 2006
  • 2 min read

TAIWAN: Wu trial will raise the political temperature

President Chen Shui-bian's wife, Wu Shu-chen, pleaded not guilty to corruption charges today.

Taiwan
  • Dec 13, 2006
  • 6 min read

TAIWAN: Elections confirm the status quo

On December 9, citizens of Taipei and Kaohsiung elected mayors and city councillors. Opposition...

Taiwan
  • Dec 11, 2006
  • 2 min read

TAIWAN: KMT and DPP divide spoils in mayoral race

Mayoral elections were won on December 9 by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) in Taipei and the...

Taiwan
  • Dec 4, 2006
  • 7 min read

TAIWAN: Delayed arms purchases carries risks

Taiwan's foot-dragging on arms purchases is straining relations between Washington and Taipei,...

Taiwan
  • Dec 1, 2006
  • 7 min read

TAIWAN: China evolves as an FDI target

Taiwanese investment has underpinned a process of economic integration between Taiwan and the...

Taiwan
  • Nov 24, 2006
  • 2 min read

TAIWAN: Third opposition bid to oust president fails

President Chen Shui-bian today survived a parliamentary recall motion for the third time this...

Taiwan
  • Nov 23, 2006
  • 1 min read

TAIWAN: Growth is up, but prospects remain weak

The economy expanded 5.02% year-on-year in the third quarter, the Directorate General of Budget,...

Taiwan