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Chinese police say they have cracked the nation's biggest phone scam case. The involvement of Taiwanese suspects could complicate a row between Beijing and Taipei over jurisdiction in such cases. File Photo

China’s 117-million-yuan phone scam: involvement of Taiwanese suspects may fuel Beijing’s row with Taipei

Taiwan lodges protests after it’s barred from steel industry event in Europe

Taiwanese group sent home from Malaysia allowed to go free, angering Beijing

South China Sea

Outgoing Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou visits remote and disputed islands to ‘assert Taipei’s sovereignty’

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou visits the lighthouse on remote Pengjia Island. Photo: CNA
Foxconn

Foxconn signs takeover deal for Japanese electronics firm Sharp

Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwan's ousted presidential nominee Hung Hsiu-chu elected as Kuomintang's first woman leader

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Analysis | Taiwan’s president-elect Tsai Ing-wen has dilemma as Panama invites her and President Xi Jinping to same ceremony

Taiwan president-elect Tsai Ing-wen. Photo: Reuters
Tsai Ing-wen

Don’t make us suffer even more, Taiwanese businessmen on Chinese mainland tell president-elect Tsai Ing-wen

Tens of thousands on the streets for Taiwan's 'super weekend' of rallies for presidential vote

Time to spread island's wealth

Across the Taiwan Strait, there is a real appetite for growth, largely fuelled by the tech sector - something that is having a knock-on effect on social enterprises (SEs) that have the potential to fill the gap left by a sluggish public sector.

Despite Taiwan's increasingly liberalised economic environment laying the groundwork for a great resurgence in service industries, such as IT and e-commerce, the social welfare network in the island remains underdeveloped. Photo: Bloomberg

Tourists continue search for enlightenment

Spiritually motivated travel is perhaps the oldest form of tourism. In Greater China, Taiwan remains the most vibrant religious culture centre, where centuries-old folk temples, especially in Tainan and Lugang, add colour and beauty to urban landscapes.

Religious sites, such as Fengtian Temple near Chiayi (above) and the Buddha Memorial Centre at Fo Guang Shan, have seen growing numbers of visitors. Photo: Rich Matheson

Business and leisure travel on the increase

Sharing deep cultural and political links, Taiwan and Hong Kong are, in many ways, more closely connected than other parts of Greater China. While their relationship has often strayed into economic rivalry, the two places continue to recognise each other's importance - and hopes are high that there will be a new era of co-operation.

Chin Fong bridges industries with leading customer-centric innovations

Taipei 101, Taiwan's iconic skyscraper, is undoubtedly significant to Jack Chao, president of Chin Fong Machine Industrial. The company has supplied 80 per cent of the machinery used in Taiwan's liquid crystal display (LCD) screen manufacturing industry. The sheer volume would reach twice the height of Taipei 101 if the press machines were horizontally stacked up together.

Open for business

From an undulating port terminal for giant cruise ships to a convention centre large enough to exhibit a big yacht, the fluid and unconventional architecture of Asia's New Bay Area in Kaohsiung mirrors Taiwan's renewed take on the economy. It is an approach that is open and aggressive.

Trader transforms into design and manufacturing powerhouse

Power conversion expert Bull Will is charging its own transformation from a component trading company into an all-in-one design, manufacturing and service provider. The company is keen on continuing its recent evolution by widening its product portfolio and boosting its production capacity.

Peter Ho, chairman and CEO

Epopack creates contemporary,eco-friendly cosmetics packaging

Looking good is synonymous with doing good for Epopack, a cosmetics packaging manufacturer with a passion for developing stylish yet earth-friendly options. Epopack's efforts are in line with the mainland's 12th five-year plan, which encourages green packaging for consumer goods. Coupled with the government's focus on importing superior packaging equipment and materials, the mainland's packaging industry is forecast to grow annually by 6 per cent until 2015.

Environmental protection is top priority for electroplating expert

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Flash memory leader stays ahead of trends

As the world's manufacturing hub for industrial electronics, Asia will require more flash memory products in the next four years. Industries such as vehicle, mobile phone and consumer electronics are steadily moving towards serial flash technology. Staying ahead of these market trends, leading Taiwanese flash memory specialist Eon Silicon Solution is boosting serial flash production.

Pauling Chen, chairman and CEO

CAT's sapphire substrates illuminate future for LED products

When a group of young specialist engineers back in 1999 needed funding for their cutting-edge projects, Crystal Applied Technology (CAT) was approached by the Taiwanese government to provide support. The fulfilment of the engineers' dreams illuminated the road to success for what later became Taiwan's leading manufacturer of optical electronics products. Shifting its focus to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in 2003, CAT quickly established itself as an upstream company. These timely decisions paved the way for CAT's rapid growth and propelled it as an integral part of Taiwan's economy.

CHU's academic expertise boosts employment prospects of students

Chung Hua University (CHU) believes in the transformative power of education to provide a solid foundation for the future of young people in Asia. Through comprehensive educational programmes, CHU opens many opportunities for students to secure jobs that can boost economic development in Taiwan.

Captivating the market with novel stationery supplies

Taiwan PLUS Corporation breathes new life into the local stationery industry, revitalising the market with its innovative take on office and school supplies. Honouring its Japanese heritage, Taiwan PLUS marries function and style in creating products that deliver a delightful user experience.

Hiroyuki Mitsuhashi, vice-chairman

CCIS offers comprehensive business solutions under one roof

Recognised as the leading credit-checking agency in Taiwan, backed by more than 50 years of experience, China Credit Information Service (CCIS) is a one-stop information source offering a full suite of services. It provides background checks, consumer behaviour study, commercial credit reports, asset appraisal, product trending and market analysis. It also offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions throughout Taiwan and the mainland.

David Chang, president

Chiayo gains market confidence, amplifies industry position

Showcasing its range of high-quality microphones and amplifiers, Taiwan-based Chiayo Electronics is ready to be heard in the global electronics arena. A leading designer and manufacturer of professional wireless microphone and portable sound systems, Chiayo is backed by more than four decades of development and has gained the confidence of customers worldwide.

Shenmao ushers in new manufacturing era with solder innovations

Much like how its products fuse components together to make functional, reliable products that are built to last, solder materials specialist Shenmao Group has been instrumental in building and holding together various industries - from automotive to consumer electronics.

Managing China risk in a changed business ecosystem

Cartoonist David Horsey earlier this year created an image of an anxious Uncle Sam asking a fortune teller, "Can you tell me about my future?" She responds: "Hmm ... I would, but I can't read Chinese."

Nicholas Chen, managing partner of Pamir Law Group

Honmyue weaves beauty and durability into lifestyle products

Rising production costs, coupled with stringent environmental regulations, are changing the textile manufacturing environment in China. Industry players are focusing more on producing strong, innovative and functional textile designs that are compliant with environmental standards. Leading the cutting-edge fabric manufacturing pack, Honmyue Enterprise is expanding its operations to serve manufacturers in Asia and worldwide.

Yeh Ming-zhou, chairman

Innovation secures crystal clear future for Ta Hsiang

Home to many manufacturing and packaging facilities, China is one of the largest glass markets in the world and a major trend driver in the industry. Rising to the challenge of meeting the demands of this dynamic market, Ta Hsiang Containers explores new techniques to develop next-generation glass applications.

Taiwan Business Bank expands to serve mainland SMEs

Taiwan's recent regulatory easing allows mainland investors to benefit from partnerships with local financial institutions. With diverse cross-strait trade expanding throughout China, Taiwan Business Bank (TBB) has positioned itself closer to growing businesses on the mainland, offering custom-made financial services targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In August, TBB opened its first mainland branch in Shanghai, with another branch expected to open in Quanzhou.

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