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Newly inaugurated Taiwan president calls on China to end military intimidation
Incoming Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te used his inauguration Monday to urge China to exchange its intimidatory tactics for peaceful co-existence and to respect the democratic decision of Taiwanese voters.
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defense companies Monday for arms sales to Taiwan, on the day of Taiwan’s presidential inauguration.
Taiwan’s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s new president Monday, beginning a term in which he is expected to continue the self-governing island’s policy of de facto independence from China while seeking to ...
Taiwan’s Digital Minister Has an Ambitious Plan to Align Tech With Democracy
“The idea of personal computing, to people in Taiwan, is inherently democratic,” Tang says. Computers and internet access meant the ability to publish books without state sponsorship, and communicate without state surveillance, a stark contrast to the martial law era that only ended in 1987, six years after Tang was born.
Political prisoners’ properties returned
“The return of confiscated property to the families of political prisoners is an important step toward the restoration of rights,” Restoration of Victim’s Rights Infringed by Illegal Acts of the State ...
Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te welcomed by supporters, as new leader faces domestic strife, Beijing sabre-rattling
Residents of Taipei largely went about their commutes as normal on Monday morning, aside from those who found their routes blocked by road closures around the Presidential Office Building, where the ...
Hong Kong singer Alex To holds concert at Taipei Arena for first time
Hong Kong actor-singer Alex To fulfilled a dream on May 18, performing at the Taipei Arena for the first time as part of his Get Up World Tour. “This concert at the Taipei Arena was held 30 years after my last performance at Taipei Municipal Stadium in 1993,
Taiwan’s new president William Lai urges China to ‘stop’ making threats – but aims to maintain the status quo
Many people in Taiwan want the island to maintain its sovereignty and democracy - but William Lai's inauguration speech was designed to neither appease nor antagonise the Chinese Communist Party.
Taiwan’s New President Extends an Olive Branch to Beijing. It Matters Little
For William Lai’s inauguration speech, the priority seemed to sound the right notes and avoid any language that could be construed as an affront.
Taiwan April Export Orders Grow at Fastest Pace in 2 Years
Export orders last month jumped 10.8% from a year earlier, the biggest leap since March 2022, to $47.1 billion, the economy ministry said on Monday, topping the 4.5% gain forecast in a Reuters poll. Orders had edged up 1.2% in March.
Taiwan’s private 5G network bridges local innovations with global markets
Private 5G networks are hailed as the "promised land" of the next-generation connectivity revolution. While consumer-facing 5G services already offer more than adequate speeds for everyday use, it's ...
Ahn Bo Hyun’s hilarious chair fall leaves fans in stitches during Taipei fan meeting
Ahn Bo Hyun's comedic chair fall in Taipei fan meeting delights fans as he humorously reacts to a toy gift, showcasing his charm and versatility. The viral moment endears him to fans, adding to his list of accomplishments in popular K-dramas.
Electronic music festival brings global beats to Taipei
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Glowball Music Festival, founded by Sonia Calico, is an ambitious new music festival that seeks to redefine the electronic music scene in Taiwan. “Sorry if I sound a little hoarse or hungover, but I was giving out shots in the ...
Taiwan inaugurates new president for ruling party’s historic third term after voters snub China’s warnings
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s president Monday, marking the start of a historic third consecutive term for the island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which has championed democracy in the face of years of growing threats from authoritarian China.
Taiwan’s new president urges China to stop its military intimidation
Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.