Politics

Just as China bore the brunt of its mishandling of SARS, experts say the country is poised to incur serious economic consequences from African swine fever that could last well into the next year or two.
Agriculture

China's African swine fever outbreak ripples across Asia

As higher pork prices spark inflation, many see long-term economic impact

1 June 2019
To legalize same-sex marriage in Taipei is a lesson for other countries.
Opinion

Taiwan's same-sex marriage law should encourage rights reform across Asia

Welcome progress in states defending sexual minorities even when public opinion is hostile

27 May 2019
The flags of China and Taiwan fly next to each other at a pro-unification demonstration in Taipei's Ximending neighborhood.
Tea Leaves

China's heavy shadow divides Taiwanese voters

'Han mania' raises prospect of Beijing's KMT allies retaking control

22 May 2019
Same-sex marriage supporters celebrate in Taipei after Taiwan on Friday became the first place in Asia to legalize such marriages.
Politics

Taiwan makes history with legalization of same-sex marriage

First such move in Asia comes as ruling party faces uphill battle in presidential election

17 May 2019
The U.S. government's ban on American exports to Huawei also covers the Chinese technology maker's affiliates in Japan, Taiwan, Europe and the Middle East.
Trade war

US's ban on exports to Huawei adds 68 affiliates to blacklist

Restriction likely to ripple across supply chain stretching from Japan to Europe

17 May 2019
Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou made a splash with his decision to seek a presidential nomination from the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang.
Politics

Gou's Taiwan presidential bid stalls over mainland ties

Populist Kaohsiung mayor emerges as formidable rival to Foxconn chief

13 May 2019
Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou, left, stands with Sharp CEO Tai Jeng-wu, whom he has praised as a cost cutter. (Photo by Jun Iiyama)
Companies

Sharp CEO will not be Foxconn's next chairman, Terry Gou says

Tech tycoon further narrows successor candidates from 5 to 3

11 May 2019
Phones at a house in Thailand from which an alleged gang of Japanese phone scammers made calls to targets in Japan
International relations

Japanese phone scammers expand operating bases to Southeast Asia

Recent arrests in Thailand sign of disturbing trend across the region

7 May 2019
Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou, right, attends the groundbreaking ceremony of Foxconn plant in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin in June 2018 alongside U.S. President Donald Trump.   
Politics

Foxconn's Gou heads to US to salvage Wisconsin tax breaks

Negotiating touch in spotlight amid Taiwan presidential candidate's bid

1 May 2019
© Illustration by Eric Chow
Asia Insight

China and US square off in Taiwan's presidential race

Feted in Washington, Tsai faces threat from Beijing -- and within her own party

30 April 2019
Taiwan presidential hopeful William Lai speaks to Japanese media in Taipei on April 25. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
Politics

Taiwan presidential hopeful hits Foxconn boss Gou for China ties

Ex-Premier William Lai takes preemptive punch at possible opponent in 2020

26 April 2019
A man pours petrol into an underground tank at a fuel station in Mumbai. The Trump administration's move to end a sanctions waiver on oil imports from Iran has pushed the price of Brent crude to a five-month high.
Energy

Asian oil importers unshaken as Trump pulls Iran sanction waivers

India and Japan look to alternatives, but China slams Washington's move

23 April 2019
The Solomon Islands' former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2016.
Politics

Solomon Islands' next prime minister faces choice over Taiwan ties

Taipei's few remaining allies waver in the face of China's investment promises

22 April 2019
Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou tells reporters in Taipei that he is considering running for the presidency on April 16. (Central News Agency/Kyodo)
Politics

The man who aims to be Taiwan's president: Foxconn's Gou

Imperious style built tech giant but the test will be delicate US-China balance

21 April 2019
A visitor attends a big data demonstration in China's Huainan. Taiwan's restrictions on government procurement will include Chinese servers and cloud computing services.
China tech

Taiwan follows US in shutting out China's top tech

Alibaba, Huawei, Lenovo and other big groups expected to face government ban

20 April 2019
Foxconn founder and Chairman Terry Gou holds New Year's lucky charms at a company event. Gou's China-friendly stance has raised concerns among Taiwanese experts.
Politics

Terry Gou's China ties complicate his Taiwan presidential run

Foxconn's mainland footprint stokes conflict-of-interest concerns

18 April 2019
Foxconn CEO Terry Gou attends a groundbreaking event for the company's plant in Wisconsin. U.S. in June 2018, with then-Governor Scott Walker. Foxconn is reviewing the products it will produce at the new American factory. 
Companies

Foxconn faces successor challenge as Gou enters Taiwan politics

A look at the key lieutenants in the running to take reins at key Apple supplier

18 April 2019
Terry Gou, founder and chairman of Foxconn, attends an event that marks the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, in Taipei on April 16.
Politics

Foxconn's Gou announces bid for Taiwan's presidency in 2020

Billionaire to seek nomination of China-friendly Kuomintang

17 April 2019
Terry Gou could join a crowded field of presidential hopefuls for the January election.
Politics

Taiwan presidential field swells as Foxconn founder eyes run

Competitive primary season awaits both ruling and opposition parties

17 April 2019
Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou, in Taipei on Apr. 16, said he will decide about running "in the next two days" and that he would do so on the ticket of the pro-China Kuomintang.
16 April 2019
David Meale, deputy assistant secretary for trade policy and negotiations at the U.S. State Department, speaks at the American Institute in Taiwan. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
Interview

On rare Taiwan visit, US official urges 5G investment screening

Washington seeks tough enforcement to curb Beijing's distorting market practices

15 April 2019
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said April 9 that China is threatening the island's democracy.
International relations

Taiwan calls for US commitment as China turns up heat

Tsai Ing-wen lauds historic ties ahead of 40th anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act

10 April 2019
Baidu's popular iQiyi platform has 2 million active daily users.
International relations

Taiwan to block Tencent and Baidu streaming sites on security risk

Taipei fears Beijing ramping up 'cultural infiltration' ahead of 2020 election

29 March 2019
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen attends a ceremony to sign up for the Democratic Progressive Party's 2020 presidential candidate nomination in Taipei on March 21.
Politics

Taiwan's Tsai throws hat in ring for faceoff within ruling party

DPP nomination at stake as ex-Premier Lai takes stronger pro-independence stance

22 March 2019
Tsai Ing-wen was elected to create more breathing space between Taiwan and China.
Opinion

Taiwan -- unlikely beneficiary of the trade war?

Island gains when companies diversify from mainland but cannot escape Beijing's reach

21 March 2019