-Taiwan raises 2021 economic view as Q4 growth jumps


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-Taiwan raises 2021 economic view as Q4 growth jumps (Repeats to additional subscribers, no change to text) * 2021 GDP estimate raised to +4.64%, vs previous forecast +3.83% * 2020 growth revised up to +3.11%, from +2.98% * Q4 growth revised up to +5.09% y/y, from +4.94% By Jeanny Kao and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan's economy will grow at its fastest pace in seven years in 2021, the statistics office said, upgrading its economic outlook as a strong rebound in exports and demand for chips helps the island shake off the blow from the coronavirus crisis....