One of the new government's biggest headaches has been labor-group dissatisfaction over proposed work-week and holiday policies. Photo: CNA

Senior government officials have cited Taiwan’s recent labor unrest as their biggest short-term economic problem, saying that continuing controversy could undermine investor confidence. Recent ruckuses in the Legislative Yuan suggest that an immediate solution is not in sight. In late October, Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers sided with labor groups, waving placards and occupying the Speaker’s podium…

Third Quarter Brings Improved Results As discussed in this issue’s cover story, the Taiwan economy rebounded in the third quarter, registering a growth rate of 2.06% from the same period last year according to preliminary calculations. The improvement was attributed mainly to stronger exports of electronics products, particularly components related to the Apple iPhone 7….

Tourism sector protests falling China arrivals Hit hard by plunging visitor arrivals from China, members of Taiwan’s tourist industry staged a demonstration September 13. Tourist arrivals from China have fallen some 22% since Tsai Ing-wen of the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was elected to the presidency, and Beijing has apparently responded to her refusal to…