Foxconn factory has been delayed by talks with government and search for local partners.
China's manufacturing activity raises concerns a nascent economic recovery may be foundering.
Third-quarter growth seen flat.
Sharp drop in imports raises concerns about future weakness in the island's economy.
Shows deepening concern that lacklustre global demand is crimping pivotal tech exports to China and the U.S.
Taiwan is to let mainland banks to buy up to 15% in unlisted local bank and financial holding companies.
Asian markets followed Wall Street higher on Wednesday after upbeat economic data from the world's largest economy.
Foxconn parent braces for a weaker performance from its biggest client, iPad maker Apple.
Asian stock markets and the euro tumbled as a plan to fund a bailout for Cyprus by taxing its bank deposits raised worries it could spark an exodus of capital from fragile European economies.
Taiwanese solar companies have been boomiing since they became the middlemen in a trade war between the U.S., China and Europe.
