Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

South Africa Asks Taiwan to Relocate Unofficial Embassy Amid Rising Tensions with China

The South African government has requested Taiwan to relocate its unofficial embassy, or liaison office, from the administrative capital, Pretoria, to the commercial hub of Johannesburg. This decision, which comes amidst escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, highlights the intricate...
Apple, China

Apple Opens New R&D Center in Shenzhen Amid Increasing Competition from Huawei

Apple Inc. has taken a significant step to solidify its presence in China by opening a new research and development (R&D) center in Shenzhen, a strategic move to counter the growing influence of Huawei and safeguard its market share in...
Xi Jinping

China’s Silent Expectations: What Beijing Hopes to Gain from the Next U.S. Presidency

On October 10, Taiwan’s National Day, President Lai Ching-te delivered a bold and defiant speech that reverberated across the Taiwan Strait, intensifying an already fragile geopolitical situation. Speaking to an audience in Taipei, Lai emphasized that Taiwan was resolute in...
China–Fiji

Fiji and China Celebrate Decade of Cooperation Under Belt and Road Initiative

Fiji and China have achieved remarkable progress in their cooperation under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), yielding tangible benefits for the Fijian people through joint efforts in infrastructure construction, clean energy projects, and agricultural collaboration. These successes were lauded...
China BeiDou navigation satellite system

Chinese Scientists Claim Breakthrough Radar Technology Capable of Tracking U.S. Stealth Fighters

Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a new radar technology that can detect and track the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, one of the world's most advanced stealth fighter jets. This technological leap leverages signals from China’s BeiDou navigation satellite system,...
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang shake hands before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 18, 2024. REUTERS

Britain’s Foreign Secretary Calls Engagement with China ‘Pragmatic and Necessary’

Britain’s Foreign Minister David Lammy embarked on a critical diplomatic mission to China this week, marking the first official visit by a Cabinet minister since the Labour Party took office in July 2024. In a bid to reset bilateral relations,...
chinese stocks

Bank of America Strategist Sees More Upside for Chinese Equities Despite Volatility

Chinese equities have emerged as some of the world’s best performers this year, and according to Bank of America Corp.’s top options strategist, Lars Naeckter, there’s still room for growth. Naeckter, who previously predicted significant gains in the Chinese stock...
China Economic

U.S. to Counter China’s Industrial Overcapacity with Restrictive Tools: White House

The United States has signaled its intent to push back against China’s growing market dominance, which is fueled by excessive production in key sectors like electric vehicles (EVs), semiconductors, and batteries. Daleep Singh, Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics,...
New Zealand dollar

New Zealand Dollar Falls to Lowest Rate-Cut Bets and China Concerns

New Zealand’s currency, the kiwi, slumped to its weakest level since August, driven by a combination of rising expectations for larger interest rate cuts and growing concerns over China’s economic outlook. The kiwi fell as much as 0.7% to 60.4...
China Economic

China’s Economic Growth Slows to 4.6% in Q3 Amid Persistent Challenges

China's economy expanded at a slower-than-expected rate of 4.6% in the third quarter of 2024, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday. The latest figures signal a continued deceleration in the world’s second-largest economy, which...
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