SPECIAL REPORT China launches 'gray-zone' warfare to subdue Taiwan

Months after eliminating a popular challenge to its rule in Hong Kong, China is turning to an even higher-stakes target: self-governing Taiwan. The island has been bracing for conflict with China for ...

Apple puts Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation over student workers

Apple said on Monday it has put its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation after finding that the company violated Apple's supplier code of conduct by asking student employees to work night shifts ...

For migrant workers in Taiwan, threat of a Beijing attack poses daunting challenges

Gilda Banugan of Davao City in the Philippines has worked for over a decade as a housekeeper in Taiwan. While the money is ...
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2025 Labor Law Updates

These are unofficial documents that may contain errors. See the Maine Session Law (when available) for a final version. LD 55 Accrual of Earned Paid Leave – effective September 24, 2025: Allows ...

Asian shares are mixed as markets shrug off a likely US government shutdown

Shares are mixed in Asia, with Chinese markets closed for a weeklong holiday. Markets appeared to be taking a potential shutdown of the U.S. government in stride. China's central bank said it plans ...
The New York Times

The Missiles Threatening Taiwan

This is the base of Brigade 611. The brigade is part of a growing missile deployment in China targeting Taiwan as well as the U.S. forces that protect the island. Likely missile reloading area New ...
Wall Street Journal

Xi Is Chasing Huge Concession From Trump: Opposing Taiwan Independence

Beijing’s new ships can land on beaches and link to form massive mobile piers. Analysts say they are intended to rapidly offload military equipment, setting the stage for a D-Day-style invasion of ...
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CBP Bans Giant Bike Imports from Taiwan Over Forced Labor Claims

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a ban on imports of bicycles made in Taiwan by Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., over claims that the company used forced labor. According to a ...
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Giant’s Forced Labor Case Restarts Debate on Taiwan’s Migrant Worker System

A debate over how migrant workers are treated in Taiwan has started after US Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) blocking imports from bicycle maker Giant amid ...
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Taiwan's Bike Maker Giant To Challenge US Ban Over Alleged Forced Labour

Taiwan's leading bicycle manufacturer Giant said Thursday it will petition against a US customs decision to bar its bicycles, parts and accessories over the alleged use of forced labour. The Barron's ...
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US blocks Taiwan-made Giant bicycles over forced labor concerns

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against Giant Manufacturing, Taiwan's leading bicycle maker and parent company of the Giant brand, citing suspected ...