Taiwan separatists not allowed to profit from mainland: spokesperson

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland will never tolerate any individuals profiting from the mainland while supporting "Taiwan independence," a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office …

Taiwan shares rise following continued TSMC strength

Taipei, June 11 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed higher Wednesday, breaking through stiff technical resistance ahead of the 240-day moving average of 22,300 points, as contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) extended gains amid …

Ex-U.S. Army secretary praises Taiwan's pledge to raise defense spending

Taipei, June 11 (CNA) Former U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth on Wednesday praised the Taiwan government's pledge to increase defense spending to 3 percent of GDP, saying it demonstrates their seriousness about self-defense. Wormuth, who …

Taiwan tenders for estimated 95,450 T wheat of US origin

HAMBURG: The Taiwan Flour Millers’ Association has issued an international tender to purchase an estimated 95,450 metric tons of grade 1 milling wheat to be sourced from the United States, European traders said on Wednesday. The deadline for submission of …

Taiwan thanks India for swift rescue operation of the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel

New Delhi, June 11: Taiwan on Wednesday thanked India for rescuing 18 crew members of the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, WAN HAI 503, which recently caught fire about 70 nautical miles off the Kerala coast. Of the 22 onboard, 18 crew members have been …

Japan deepens ties with Guatemala, a pro-Taiwan ally

Japan has officially upgraded its relationship with Guatemala to a “strategic partnership,” a move aimed at strengthening ties with countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The agreement was formalized on June 10 during a summit in Tokyo …

Taiwan’s MFIG buys about 65,000 T corn from Brazil, traders say

HAMBURG: Taiwan’s MFIG purchasing group bought about 65,000 metric tons of animal feed corn expected to be sourced from Brazil in an international tender on Wednesday, European traders said. The yellow corn was purchased at an estimated premium of 161.20 …

Taiwan shares close up 1.02%

Chinese mainland vows continued crackdown on cyberattacks initiated by Taiwan organization

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland on Wednesday vowed to intensify its crackdown on cyberattacks carried out by an organization of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of …

Mainland urges U.S. to handle Taiwan question with utmost prudence

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday urged the United States to handle the Taiwan question with the utmost prudence. At a regular press conference, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State …