Taiwan

Giant arranges meetings with US Customs after Trump administration blocks bike imports over forced labour allegations

Bike brand said it is monitoring its “Zero Recruitment Fee Policy and upgraded employee housing conditions” following allegations, which included abuse of vulnerability, debt bondage and withholding of wages

Thu, Oct 02, 2025 14:01
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Trump administration blocks imports of Giant bikes over forced labour allegations

US Customs moves to block imports of the bicycles manufactured in Taiwan, after investigation alleges evidence of abusive working and living conditions, debt bondage, withholding of wages, and excessive overtime

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 09:48
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Go East! Find out how Taiwan became the hub of the bike industry

Why is this East Asian island such a massive player in global bike manufacturing, and what does it mean for the rest of us? Steve Thomas investigates…

Mon, Mar 11, 2024 12:00
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Made in Taiwan – outsourcing and supply chains

Steve Thomas takes us inside the secretive Far Eastern world of outsourcing, where most of our bikes and parts originate

Wed, Mar 16, 2022 09:30
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How coronavirus is taking its toll on the bike industry and what it means for you

Shortages and delays to new bikes and components in China could have worldwide effects

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 12:09
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The ultimate touring bike?

Falkenjagd’s Hoplit Pinion titanium touring bike wins IF design award at the Taipei International Cycle Show

Wed, Mar 22, 2017 12:25
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Exclusive First Look: APRO Ranger full-suspension gravel bike unveiled in Taiwan this week

Mountain bike meets adventure bike with the full-suspension Ranger

Tue, Mar 21, 2017 11:57
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Taiwan to introduce e-bike licensing and helmet law

New rules class electric bikes as lightweight scooters - and follow Chinese crackdown that could hit poor and migrant workers hardest

Thu, May 05, 2016 16:17
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Taipei mayor completes 380-km cycling trip – in less than 21 hours

Dr Ko Wen-je, 56, said he had to believe in himself, and follow his ‘crazy dreams’.

Sun, Jan 10, 2016 09:25
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Taiwanese round-the-world cyclists reunited with stolen bike in Vancouver

5,000 miles into trip, cyclist aiming to show his friends the world via Facebook has bike stolen

Sat, Sep 19, 2015 09:44
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