Taipei's offshore empire

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Taiwan's foreignoperation investments in Southeast Asia have now reached $12 billion, creating a powerful regional economy in the area. An estimated 4,000 Taiwanese companieshave already invested and are conducting operations in Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and Thailand. Taiwan's Meiji Food & Pharmaceutical Industries managing Dir Fan Jen-fei says that it's better for Taiwanese companies to invest in Southeast Asian countries rather than in mainland China because, although China has a cheap labor force, there's no real guarantee for your investments.

Foreign investments, Cover Story, Southeast Asia, Asia, Southeastern

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On the road again: China is quiet as President Lee prepares for diplomatic foray

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President Lee Teng-hui of Taiwan is preparing to undertake formal state visits to Central and South America, to convince locals of the benefits of continuing trade and investment links. There is a sense of urgency to the visits, particularly after South Africa withdrew its diplomatic recognition of Taipei in favour of Beijing, increasing Taiwan's sense of isolation.

South America, Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations, Visits of state

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A friend in need

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Taiwan is reeling from the loss of South Africa's official diplomatic relations after relying heavily on South African president Nelson Mandela's continued support. Mandela announced his intension to trade openly with China in 1997 after South Africa had been Taiwan's ally for twenty years. Taiwan's trade will continue on an unofficial basis.

Economic aspects, South Africa, Diplomacy

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