President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.
UPDATE 1-China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable
China's "reunification" with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's address on Sunday, striking a stronger tone than he did last year with less than two weeks to go before ...
Xi pledges to strengthen economy in 2024, stresses Taiwan unification
SHANGHAI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday rallied the country to pursue stable economic growth amid a property downturn that is sapping business confidence.
Taiwan considers joining ICC to deter potential China invasion
Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan Taiwan’s government is considering joining the international criminal court, in part to increase deterrence of a Chinese attack or invasion. Supporters ...
Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te’s ‘Taiwan independence’ remarks
A Chinese mainland spokesperson slammed Lai Ching-te, a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) politician, for spreading "Taiwan independence" remarks, noting that his remarks were full of confrontation m
China calls Taiwan presidential frontrunner ‘destroyer of peace’
China has slammed Taiwan presidential front-runner William Lai as a “destroyer of peace” following a televised debate on Saturday in which he defended Taiwan’s right to rule itself as a democracy.
Taiwan’s mysterious extended-range missile poses limited threat to Chinese mainland, military magazine says
The Hsiung Sheng cruise missile is a key retaliatory component in Taiwan’s arsenal, intended to reach deep into the mainland.
Taiwan’s mysterious extended-range missile poses limited threat to Chinese mainland, military article says
The Hsiung Sheng cruise missile is a key retaliatory component in Taiwan's arsenal, intended to reach deep into the mainland But the weapon's size, speed and lack of stealth technology make it ...
Study for free in Taiwan
The Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Malaysia and The Federation of Alumni Association of Taiwan Universities, Malaysia, (FAATUM) are calling for applicants for ...
G7 is wrong: threat to Taiwan peace is not reunification but secession
China will reunite with Taiwan; whether peacefully or militarily, this is its own legitimate business The latest G7 leaders' statement, released on December 6, called again for a "peaceful resolution" ...
China calls Taiwan president frontrunner a destroyer of peace
China's government called the frontrunner for Taiwan's next president "confrontational" and a destroyer of peace after he spoke at a presidential debate and said the island's sovereignty and ...
A load of lithium-ion batteries has been burning for 5 days aboard a cargo ship now being kept 2 miles from Alaska’s shore
That team remains on board the ship to evaluate the situation, Salerno said. An expert hired by the Taipei, Taiwan-based Wisdom Marine Group “is working diligently to create contingency plans, arrange ...
2024 is the ‘year of globetrotting,’ travel expert says. Here are some of the hot spots
Many Americans are looking past traditional favorites like Paris, Rome and London for international trips next year.
Ministry to station more military police in Taipei
To enhance the defense of the capital, the Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday confirmed a plan to station an additional military police battalion in Taipei, and to gradually double its ranks to ...
Taipei Zoo receives new red panda from Japan
A four-year-old male red panda from the Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens in Japan has arrived in Taiwan, Taipei Zoo said on Friday. The red panda, which has been named Wei Lai (未來), is undergoing a ...
Taiwan Says Chinese Lip-Syncing Probe Aims to Pull Rock Band to Beijing’s Side
TAIPEI—A Chinese investigation into purported lip syncing by a rock band from Taiwan is aimed at pressuring the band into supporting Beijing’s stance on the island and is part of a broad effort to ...