why u think apple dont respect Taiwan? what...apple dont respect china?? hahahha.... taiwan is part of china, if china get it, then what makes u think taiwan will?
why dont u think apple respect taiwan and give HTC a chance and its market? Job did say later on this year apple will move in to chinese and other countries market.
its not all about sale or no sale, there is also after sales support that apple will need to care about. apple will need to open a center first, then training, and all others. and also law and regulation of each county that apple will need to consider. maybe they are still building an Itune store for china and Taiwan. i am pretty sure they dont want u open an blank Itune page with nothing in side it right? also applications. it will need to be translated in to chinese. it takes time.
apple has been rated number one customer support 7years in the role. i am pretty sure they will like to keep it that way. and to have everything ready for the customers. thinking about it....