What US capture of Maduro means for China’s designs on Taiwan

The United States’ abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the early hours of Saturday went viral on Chinese social media, where netizens speculated Chinese leaders might use the attack as justification for a future decapitation strike on Taiwan.

Taipei Metro launches QR code payments

Taipei Metro riders can now enter stations using just their phones thanks to a new QR code feature. Available on nine local apps, including Taiwan Pay, the system allows contactless payments but early ...