The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Taiwan says it's at only early stage of COVID outbreak, cases will rise

Taiwan is in only the early stages of a COVID-19 outbreak and domestic cases will keep rising for the time being, its health minister said on Wednesday, as the island recorded its highest number of daily COVID infections since the pandemic began.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022

Taiwan, Worried About China Stealing Its 'Crown Jewel,' Pushes For Speedy Passage Of Laws Protecting Chip Industry

In a bid to save its crown jewel, Taiwan's Premier has called for the swift passage of revisions to laws to prevent China from stealing its semiconductor technology, according to a Reuters report.

Benzinga · Apr 12, 2022

Taiwan issues first war survival handbook amid China threat

Taiwan's military released a handbook on civil defence for the first time on Tuesday, giving citizens survival guidance in a war scenario as Russia's invasion of Ukraine focuses attention on how the island should respond to China's pressure.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2022

Karat's Goal Is To Build First-Of-Its-Kind Bagasse Production Plant In US: CEO Alan Yu

Karat Packages (NASDAQ:KRT) CEO Alan Yu shared his thoughts with Benzinga on the recently announced joint venture with Happiness Moon to establish a new corporation. Karat plans to establish a new corporation, Green Earth Technology, to build a new 180,000 square-foot factory in Taiwan. It will hold a 49% interest in Green Earth,…

Benzinga · Apr 8, 2022

Taiwan president tests negative after COVID case at her residence

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen tested negative for COVID-19 on Friday after a relative she previously had a meal with at her residence was confirmed to be infected, but her public events will all be cancelled until April 14, her office said.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

'Tip of the iceberg': Taiwan's spy catchers hunt Chinese poachers of chip talent

Taiwan's spy catchers have launched probes into around 100 Chinese companies suspected of illegally poaching semiconductor engineers and other tech talent, a senior official at the island's Investigation Bureau told Reuters.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

China rips Pelosi over reported Taiwan trip, setting up showdown

China lashed out at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for reportedly planning a landmark trip to Taiwan that’s been delayed because she has COVID-19, setting up a showdown when her visit to Asia is rescheduled.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022

S.Korea says search under way for missing ship off Taiwan coast

A ship carrying six South Koreans went missing off Taiwan and a search and rescue operation is under way, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

China shipbuilding for Taiwan firm likely aiding Chinese navy build-up - U.S. think tank

Contracts between China's top state-owned shipbuilding firm and Taiwan's leading shipping company are likely lowering the costs of upgrading China's navy, posing security concerns for the island claimed by Beijing, a U.S. think tank said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2022

Karat Packaging Forms JV To Build New Factory In Taiwan

Karat Packaging Inc (NASDAQ:KRT) has entered a definitive joint venture agreement with Happiness Moon Co. Ltd. to establish a new corporation, Green Earth Technology, to build a new 180,000 square-foot factory in Taiwan. Karat will hold a 49% interest in Green Earth, with an initial investment of ~$6 million. The new facility will…

Benzinga · Apr 7, 2022