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Taiwan`s Acer sues former CEO over move to Lenovo

Taiwan`s Acer sues former CEO over move to Lenovo


Taiwan computer maker Acer Inc (2353.TW) has sued its former chief executive, Gianfranco Lanci.
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Angelic "Steve Jobs" loves Android in Taiwan TV ad


He may have derided Android devices in real life but in the afterlife Apple Inc founder Steve Jobs i...
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Taiwan opposition party OKs leader`s resignation

Taiwan opposition party OKs leader`s resignation


Taiwan`s main opposition party says it has accepted its chairwoman`s resignation following her defea...
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China politics can wait: Re-elected Taiwan leader

China politics can wait: Re-elected Taiwan leader


Taiwan and China split amid civil war in 1949, and Beijing wants Taipei back into the fold.
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Taiwan`s China-friendly President wins re-election

Taiwan`s China-friendly President wins re-election


Taiwan`s President won re-election, paving the way for a continuation of the China-friendly policies...
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Candidates make final push ahead of Taiwan vote

Candidates make final push ahead of Taiwan vote


Candidates in Taiwan`s closely fought presidential election appealed for last-minute support Friday,...
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Taiwan incumbent in tough re-election fight

Taiwan incumbent in tough re-election fight


Opinion surveys published a week ago — the last permitted under Taiwanese law — showed Ma Ying-jeou ...
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China uses trade to influence Taiwan election

China uses trade to influence Taiwan election


China is an undeclared but widely acknowledged player in Taiwan`s upcoming election.
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Rallies held week before Taiwan presidential poll

Rallies held week before Taiwan presidential poll


Polls indicate that Ma is locked in a virtual dead heat with his main challenger, Tsai Ing-wen.
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Taiwan`s Ma sets course for

Taiwan`s Ma sets course for "10 golden years"


Taiwan`s President Ma Ying-jeou was hailed last month by Terry Gou as an experienced, outstanding he...
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Ma leads in Taiwan presidential race: Polls

Ma leads in Taiwan presidential race: Polls


Taiwan`s President Ma Ying-jeou enjoys a narrow lead over his opponents in his bid for re-election, ...
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Taiwan ex-leader to attend funeral in handcuffs

Taiwan ex-leader to attend funeral in handcuffs


Taiwan`s jailed ex-leader Chen Shui-bian will be allowed to attend his mother-in-law`s funeral next ...
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Taiwan receives two US early warning aircraft

Taiwan receives two US early warning aircraft


Taiwan received two upgraded early warning aircraft from the United States.
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Beijing, Washington closely watch Taiwan poll

Beijing, Washington closely watch Taiwan poll


Taiwan`s presidential race has revolved around the domestic economy, but it`s an international issue...
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 Opposition supporters rally in Taiwan

Opposition supporters rally in Taiwan


Thousands of Taiwanese opposition supporters rallied Saturday in the capital, donating money from t...
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Taiwan has role in international aid: US official

Taiwan has role in international aid: US official


USAID administrator Rajiv Shah met Friday with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou.
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Top US official makes rare stop in Taiwan

Top US official makes rare stop in Taiwan


USAID chief Rajiv Shah on Thursday became the highest-ranking US official to visit Taiwan since 2006...
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 Taiwan leader calls for artistic freedom in China

Taiwan leader calls for artistic freedom in China


Taiwan`s President is calling on China to respect outspoken Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.
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Taiwan`s Ma registers for election; lead slipping

Taiwan`s Ma registers for election; lead slipping


Several recent polls have showed Taiwanese President leading Tsai Ing-wen by between 3-5 percentage ...
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Taiwan demands release of diplomat held in US

Taiwan demands release of diplomat held in US


Liu Hsien-hsien was arrested by the FBI on Thursday on suspicion of fraud in hiring foreign labour. ...
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Strong quake strikes off Taiwan

Strong quake strikes off Taiwan


The undersea quake hit at 11:23 local time (0323 GMT) about 141.4 kilometres (84 miles) east of of...
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Thousands march in Taiwan gay rights parade

Thousands march in Taiwan gay rights parade


The parade has attracted gays from around the world, with many marchers dressing up as prom queens, ...
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US lauds China’s reaction to Taiwan arms sale

US lauds China’s reaction to Taiwan arms sale


Past US arms sales to Taiwan have prompted Beijing to temporarily cut-off ties with the US military.
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Peace treaty with China may need vote: Taiwan Prez

Peace treaty with China may need vote: Taiwan Prez


China still claims Taiwan as its own, and threatens attack if it resists unification indefinitely.
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Arms sale to Taiwan will hurt ties: China to US

Arms sale to Taiwan will hurt ties: China to US


US arms sales to Taiwan have been a persistent irritant in the ties between China and the US.
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No unification with China for now: Taiwan leader

No unification with China for now: Taiwan leader


China and Taiwan have been separated since the end of a civil war 62 years ago.
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China`s Hu urges unification with rival Taiwan

China`s Hu urges unification with rival Taiwan


China`s President Hu Jintao said at a ceremony in Beijing Sunday that China and Taiwan should end an...
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At 100, Taiwan`s govt faces uncertain future

At 100, Taiwan`s govt faces uncertain future


Spurned by the international community, ignored in the land of its founding, and ridiculed by many o...
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Death toll climbs to 6 in Taiwan shipping accident

Death toll climbs to 6 in Taiwan shipping accident


The death toll in an accident involving a cargo vessel that ran aground off Taiwan`s northern coast ...
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Taiwan professor accused of spying for China

Taiwan professor accused of spying for China


Taiwan and China continue to spy on each other despite a recent improvement in their relations.
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Taiwan police say 800 arrested over phone scams

Taiwan police say 800 arrested over phone scams


Those arrested were suspected of swindling more than 200 million yuan from mostly Chinese and Taiwan...
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US-Taiwan arms deal to affect exchanges: China

US-Taiwan arms deal to affect exchanges: China


China on Wednesday said an US arms deal with Taiwan would impact military exchanges between Washingt...
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US not to consider arms sales decision on Taiwan

US not to consider arms sales decision on Taiwan


China has urged US to reconsider its decision of recent arms sales to Taiwan, a request which Secre...
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China steps up condemnation of US over Taiwan arms

China steps up condemnation of US over Taiwan arms


Arms sales are one of several irritants in the relationship between the United States and China.
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US in $5.85 bn Taiwan jet upgrade, China protests

US in $5.85 bn Taiwan jet upgrade, China protests


Taiwan and US officials said the upgrade would improve the island`s defences as it faces a rising Ch...
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Taiwan says US agrees to upgrade F-16 planes

Taiwan says US agrees to upgrade F-16 planes


Taiwan`s Defense Ministry has confirmed a US agreement to upgrade the island`s fleet of F-16 A/B w...
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US arms package to Taiwan irks China

US arms package to Taiwan irks China


China is likely to cut off several military exchanges with the US Pacific Command, and cancel some h...
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China criticises US deal to upgrade Taiwan F-16s

China criticises US deal to upgrade Taiwan F-16s


The United States has reportedly decided to upgrade Taiwan`s existing fleet of F-16 fighter jets.
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US to upgrade Taiwan F-16s, not sell new ones

US to upgrade Taiwan F-16s, not sell new ones


The move is aimed at improving Taiwan`s ability to defend itself, while assuaging China`s concern ...
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China`s growing might adds urgency to Taiwan arms

China`s growing might adds urgency to Taiwan arms


Beijing has shown no sign of ending an arms build-up that is strategically focused on Taiwan.
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Taiwan opposition chief open to China unification

Taiwan opposition chief open to China unification


Taiwanese public opinion polls consistently show that only a small minority of the island back unifi...
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`Fewer Taiwanese want to work or live in China`

`Fewer Taiwanese want to work or live in China`


Sixty-six percent of the 1,024 people interviewed said they would not go to the mainland to work.
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China seeks to dispel fears over military aims

China seeks to dispel fears over military aims


China`s neighbours have expressed rising concern over Beijing`s claims in the South China Sea, milit...
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Thousands rally for Taiwan sovereignty

Thousands rally for Taiwan sovereignty


The rally, which comes four months ahead of the 2012 presidential election, was considered part of p...
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Taiwan ex-spy chief cleared of corruption charge

Taiwan ex-spy chief cleared of corruption charge


Chiou I-jen was cleared on Tuesday of embezzling diplomatic funds.
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Typhoon departs Taiwan, heads for China

Typhoon departs Taiwan, heads for China


Typhoon Nanmadol hit Taiwan after claiming at least 12 lives in the Philippines.
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China seeks to affect Taiwan poll, says candidate

China seeks to affect Taiwan poll, says candidate


China still regards Taiwan as part of its territory awaiting reunification, by force if necessary.
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Taiwan`s opposition visits Aung San Suu Kyi

Taiwan`s opposition visits Aung San Suu Kyi


Taiwan`s main opposition party said today its top officials paid a rare visit to Myanmar democracy ...
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Taiwan developing new `aircraft carrier killer`

Taiwan developing new `aircraft carrier killer`


The new missile would be deployed on mobile launchers to escape Chinese bombing raids in war.
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Taiwan police probe China hacking claims

Taiwan police probe China hacking claims


Taiwan and China have spied on each other ever since they split in 1949 at the end of a civil war.
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