After three people were killed in a stabbing rampage in Taipei in December 2025, a graphic from a months-old news report circulated online with a false claim it was proof that the assailant had a ...
A New Era Lifts Off: STARLUX Takes Delivery of Taiwan’s First A350-1000, Powering Long-Haul Expansion
Marking a major transcontinental milestone, Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines today took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 wide-body aircraft, becoming the first T ...
Assisted reproductive technology associated with higher risk of childhood atopic diseases
Collaborating institutions in Taiwan report higher risks of atopic disease among children conceived via assisted reproductive technology compared to those conceived naturally.
Maduro’s capture is a blow to China. But on Chinese social media it’s being hailed as a blueprint for Taiwan
The seizing of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro removes one of China’s staunchest partners in Latin America, raising questions over its political and economic influence in the region.
Taiwan launches search for missing F-16 fighter jet pilot
TAIPEI: Taiwan's Air Force said on Tuesday (Jan 6) it has launched a search for a pilot believed to have ejected from a F-16 fighter jet over the sea during a routine training mission.The single-seat ...
Vietnamese students urged to pursue Taiwan’s semiconductor industry with $70,000 annual salaries
Taiwan's fast-expanding semiconductor industry is creating a wave of high-paying jobs, with engineers earning up to US$70,000 a year, and education officials say Vietnamese students stand to benefit ...
Taiwan detects 8 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels near its territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected eight sorties of PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Tuesday. Of the eight, two ...
US strike on Venezuela puts China’s Taiwan saber-rattling in focus
Analysts say China is unlikely to change its Taiwan strategy after the arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro, despite renewed claims of Washington's double standards.
Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan infrastructure averaged 2.6 million a day in 2025, report says
Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan's key infrastructure from hospitals to banks rose 6% in 2025 from the previous year to an average of 2.63 million attacks a day, the island's National Security Bureau said,
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.
Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan infrastructure averaged 2.6 million a day in 2025: Report
China’s moves align with its strategic need to employ hybrid threats against Taiwan during both peacetime and wartime,” the report said.
Taiwan Sees Trump’s Arrest of Maduro as Helpful in Deterring Xi
Taiwan officials see Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s leader as a powerful deterrent to Beijing’s aggression and a timely reminder of the US ability to defeat militaries equipped with Chinese-made weapons.
South Korea’s Lee visits China, hoping to sidestep Taiwan tensions
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung arrived in China on Sunday for a four-day visit, eager to boost economic ties with Seoul's largest trading partner while keeping a lid on potentially explosive issues such as Taiwan.
A big smartphone name might be done: ASUS confirms no 2026 phones
ASUS has confirmed it won't be launching new smartphone in 2026, suggesting that the company may be winding down its handset business.
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 ...
China social media hails US Maduro move as a Taiwan template
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with many users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing ...