How did imports YoY compare to last year in Taiwan?

Considering the January-September period, arrivals decreased by 19.7% compared to the corresponding period last year. Imports YoY in Taiwan averaged 9.16 percent from 1982 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 114.70 percent in January of 2010 and a record low of -56.60 percent in January of 2009.

What happened to imports to Taiwan in July 2023?

Imports to Taiwan shrank 20.9% from a year earlier to USD 30.25 billion in July 2023, cooling from a 29.9% plunge in the prior month and less than market expectations of 25% fall.

Does Malaysia's New South China Sea map hold a binding authority?

Its Malaysian counterpart in a statement said the new map holds no binding authority over Malaysia, which "also views the South China Sea as a complex and sensitive matter". The map was different to a narrower version submitted by China to the United Nations in 2009 of the South China Sea that included its so-called "nine-dash line".

Which port handled the most cargo in Taiwan in 2021?

The Port of Kaohsiung handled the largest volume of cargo in Taiwan, with about 440 million shipping tonnes, which accounted for 58.6% of Taiwan's total throughput in 2021. The shipping tonnage followed by Taichung (18.6%), Taipei (12%) and Keelung (8.7%).