The small defense and aerospace company, an hour's drive southwest of Taiwan's capital Taipei, launched in 2018 and is part of a cluster of companies making drones and anti-drone detection systems ...
China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government is protesting the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” ...
Financial, logistical difficulties: Family of Singapore PR who died in Taiwan car crash have yet to collect her body
The family of the woman who died in a car accident in Taiwan has yet to pick up her body, citing financial and logistical difficulties. The 33-year-old woman died on Dec 14, after her husband crashed ...
Beijing lodges ‘serious protest’ with US after latest arms pledge for Taiwan
Decision is ‘severe breach’ of US commitment to not support ‘Taiwan independence’, Chinese foreign ministry statement says.
Taiwan political drama erupts over top court’s fate in last days of 2024
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's opposition coalition has forced through bills including one that risks effectively suspending the top court, sparking protests from lawyers and a political crisis that could drag on into 2025.
China calls Taiwan a ‘red line’, criticises new US military aid to island
China criticised new U.S. military aid to Taiwan on Sunday, saying the $571 million package seriously violates the "one China principle" and provisions of joint communiques between China and the U.S.
Taipei hosts Santa-themed deadlift contest for seniors
Taiwan's capital Taipei hosts a deadlift competition for seniors with a Christmas theme, attracting 45 participants aged 70 and above. 90-year-old competitor Cheng Chen Chin-mei set a new personal ...
Scams cost NT$12.6bn last month: NPA
Police were investigating 18,204 cases of scams last month, accounting for NT$12.6 billion (US$385.43 million) in lost funds, the National Police Agency (NPA) said, citing its 165 Dashboard Web site.
Controversial revenue bill passed by legislature
Amid clashes between lawmakers from ruling and opposition parties, amendments on revenue allocations were approved by the legislature late on Friday night, allowing local governments to secure an ...
Weightlifting Taiwan granny, 90, garners cheers, health benefits at gym
Cheng Chen Chin-Mei beamed broadly as she hoisted a 35-kg (77-pound) weightlifting bar to her waist, dropped it and waved confidently to the enthusiastic crowd in a competition in Taipei.
Taiwan receives world’s most advanced tanks from US amid increasing tensions with China
Taiwan received the first US tanks in over two decades. The shipment included 38 M1A2T Abrams tanks. These tanks will boost Taiwan's defense capabilities. Taiwan expects 122 tanks over the next two ...
Biden approves $571 mln in defense support for Taiwan
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 ...
Biden votes $571m military aid to Taiwan
The US does not officially recognize Taiwan diplomatically but it is the self-ruled island's strategic ally and largest supplier of weapons.
Biden approves $571 million in defense support for Taiwan
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 ...
Taipei’s sniffer dogs help detect sick trees to improve urban safety
Taipei finds about 300 to 400 trees infected with the deadly brown root rot disease and around 30 per cent are detected by sniffer dogs.
Watch: Taiwan Lawmakers Brawl Over Controversial Bills
Several lawmakers were injured during the confrontation, according to Taiwanese media reports, though the extent of their injuries remains unclear.