A long-term conservation effort to protect green sea turtles on a remote island led to a dramatic decline in the lizard population A more comprehensive strategy is needed to reverse a sharp decline in ...
Taiwan detects 4 Chinese naval ships, 2 military aircraft around nation
Taiwan responded by sending planes and navy ships, as well as deploying air defence missile systems, to track the People's Liberation Army (PLA) actions, as per MND ...
Taiwan’s presidential election risks war, says ex-Beijing official as mainland steps up pressure over island
Taiwan independence means war, and insisting on Taiwan independence' will lead to war sooner or later,' says Wang Zaixi Taiwan defence ministry reports on Sunday eight mainland Chinese fighter jets ...
Taiwanese smartphone and PC shipments go in different directions for 2024
The 2024 shipment growth of Taiwan's two major ICT products, smartphones and PCs, could go in different directions. PC demand is expected to bounce back and rise due to AI chips and applications. In ...
Experts call for technology education boost
Participants at the Executive Yuan Science and Technology Advisory Board Meeting called on the government to take action to maintain and boost the nation’s technological competitiveness, including by ...
Taipei 101 has highest land value for 11th year
The iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper has been named the property with the highest land value in the capital city for the 11th consecutive year, followed by Cathay Landmark (國泰置地廣場) and Shin Kong Life ...
How to Purchase Property in Taiwan as a Foreigner
Who can buy property in Taiwan? Foreigners are allowed to possess real estate in Taiwan, with approval for an individual´s acquisition of a real estate title generally granted reciprocally. In other ...
The clearly duplicitous rhetoric of Ko Wen-je
At the presidential candidates’ debate televised on Wednesday, Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) fell short of his usual eloquence, seemingly due to the ...
2024 Elections: Lai, Hou unveil projects, as Ko joins supporters’ march
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Vice President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday presented a project for the economic development of northern Taiwan, suggesting a broader subway ...
China, war and tech: how Taiwan’s disillusioned youth feel about a pivotal election
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8 Chinese fighter jets detected crossing Taiwan Strait’s median line: Taipei
Taiwan on Sunday claimed that at least eight Chinese fighter jets and a balloon crossed over the median line of the Taiwan Strait over the past 24 hours. Taiwan's Defense Ministry said in a statement ...
Taiwan allocates $1 million to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Taiwan will donate $1 million to establish a fund for Ukraine in Poland, states the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan. The fund will finance projects aimed at helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
Taiwan elections: Hsai takes KMT message to business faithful on mainland China
A leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party wrapped up a whistle-stop mainland China tour on Friday, spreading the Kuomintang’s message with less than a month to go until a presidential election on the ...
Taiwan says eight Chinese fighter jets crossed strait’s median line
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that over the previous 24 hours it had detected eight Chinese fighter jets crossing over the median line of the Taiwan Strait, as well as one Chinese balloon.
Xi warned Biden he plans to take Taiwan — by any means necessary
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Biden last month that he intends to end Taiwan’s decades-long de facto independence — peacefully, if possible. Xi told the 81-year-old commander ...
Why China Is Sending High-Altitude Balloons Toward Taiwan
Chinese military activity in the Taiwan Strait appears to have slowed somewhat ahead of Taiwan's upcoming national elections.