TAIPEI - The US State Department has removed a statement on its website that says it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island’s government praised on Feb 16 as supporting ...
CHT to lay new undersea cables
Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT, 中華電信) yesterday said it is boosting expenditure on deploying new undersea cables this year to as much as NT$2 billion (US$60.9 million) to meet customer demand, enhance ...
US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
The U.S. State Department has removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island's government praised on Sunday as supporting Taiwan.
Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft as Canadian ship transits waters
Taiwan said it detected 24 Chinese military aircraft near the island on Sunday as a Canadian warship passed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait. It was the first Canadian naval vessel to transit the ...
Environmentalists oppose Shalun Farm development
Thirteen environmental protection groups nationwide have issued a joint statement opposing the proposed development of Shalun Farm, saying it would destroy the habitat and breeding grounds of the ...
Lessons from Taiwan: How digital tools can help governments regain the people’s trust
Taiwan's cyber ambassador-at-large, Audrey Tang, recounts how her country was able to rebuild trust in its government using digital tools.
Controversy over popular mainland Chinese ID cards in Taiwan prompts crackdown
Companies accused of helping thousands of Taiwanese apply for the documents are investigated, amid warnings over Beijing’s intentions.
Taishin, Shin Kong taken off watch list
The planned merger between Taishin Financial Holding Co (台新金控) and Shin Kong Financial Holding Co (新光金控) might take more than a year to conclude, meriting the removal of the two conglomerates and ...
Taiwan Prez Lai Ching-te increases defence budget spending to 3% of GDP
Lai emphasised Taiwan's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty, reinforcing its self-defence capabilities, and enhancing national security in response to rising threats from authoritarian regimes ...
Sailor with Chinese ID keeps Taiwanese citizenship
A Taiwanese navy sailor who was registered for a Chinese ID card by his mother will retain his Taiwanese citizenship, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced on Thursday, as reported by the ...
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te increases defence budget spending to 3 per cent of GDP
Taiwan President William Lai has announced plans to increase the country’s defence spending to at least 3 per cent of GDP in 2025, hours after US President Donald Trump reiterated his intent to impose ...
Taiwan Defends Semiconductor Sector Amid U.S. Criticism
Taiwan's top technology official defends the island's semiconductor industry after U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes its dominance. Wu Cheng-wen emphasizes Taiwan's half-century of investment in the sector and the importance of global collaboration,
Rep c’ttee seeks stronger Nigeria-Taiwan ties in science, technology
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering, Inuwa Garba, has called for improved collaboration between Nigeria and Taiwan in the fields of science, engineering,
Advanced new Taiwan jet trainer crashes in setback for programme
One of the Taiwan air force's new, domestically developed advanced jet trainer aircraft crashed on Saturday after reporting engine failure, though the pilot safely bailed out, the military said.
No need for one country to control chip industry, Taiwan official says
There is no need for one country to control the semiconductor industry, which is complex and needs a division of labour, Taiwan's top technology official said on Saturday after U.S. President Donald ...
President Trump says Taiwan ‘took our chip business away, and we want that business back’
US President Donald Trump says Taiwan had taken away the US semiconductor industry, and that the United States 'want that business back' on home turf.