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Taiwan makers showcase computers at Computex

On Monday, Acer Inc. and AsusTek Computer Inc., Taiwan's two leading computer vendors, both unveiled a new generation of laptop-tablet hybrid known as the Ultrabook.

Quakes kill 1 in Taiwan, injure 9 in Philippines

A strong earthquake jolted Taiwan on Sunday, killing one person and injuring at least 18 others and causing panicked shoppers to rush out of a shaking multi-story department store, officials said.

Taiwan cuts growth forecast on muted export demand

Taiwan has lowered its economic growth forecast for 2013 to a muted 2.4 percent as global demand for the island's electronics exports remained subdued.

Taiwan's Wu confirms he'll run for IOC presidency

Taiwan and China split amid civil war in 1949, and while both participated in the 1952 Summer Games in Helsinki, Finland, China subsequently withdrew to protest Taiwan's inclusion in the Olympics.

Philippines fears for workers in Taiwan amid row

Nearly 87,000 Filipinos work in Taiwan, a fraction of about 10 million who work abroad to escape poverty and unemployment at home.

Manila issues fresh apology for Taiwan death

Hung is the 65-year-old fisherman killed May 9 when Philippine coast guard personnel opened fire on his fishing vessel in the Bashi Strait, between the northern Philippines and southern Taiwan.

Taiwan rejects Manila apology for fisherman death

China has sought to show common cause with Taiwan on the issue because it claims the democratically run island, from which it split amid civil war in 1949, is part of its territory.

Taiwan short of volunteers for the military

"Some young people also question the need for a strong defense, because of Taiwan's rapidly improving relations and expanding trade with its once implacable foe on the Chinese mainland.

Taiwan probes insider trading in chip takeover

Prosecutors are probing alleged insider trading connected to a $3.8 billion takeover of a Taiwan chip design company.

Taiwan growth hit by weak global demand, yen fall

Taiwan's economic growth slowed in the first quarter as global demand for the island's electronics exports remained subdued.

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U.S. business homes in on racing pigeon market

In Taiwan, pigeons are often taken to platforms far offshore and then released.

China setting up first university campuses abroad

"There are a lot of companies in Laos that are from China," said 19-year-old Palamy Siphandone.

Obama pressed Chinese leader on cybersecurity

Xi also invited Obama to travel to China soon for a similarly informal round of one-on-one talks.

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