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 ...
US strike on Venezuela to embolden China’s territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say
The U.S. attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea but will not hasten any potential invasion of Taiwan, ...
China social media hails US’ Maduro move as Taiwan template
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with some users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing could handle tensions with Taiwan.
Taiwan accuses China of “reckless” drills as forces simulate a blockade
As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
Taiwan honors man killed fighting Taipei attacker
Taiwan yesterday honored Yu Chia-chang (余家昶), who was killed fighting a knife-wielding attacker near Taipei Main Station during last month’s mass stabbing, as officials paid respects at a memorial. Yu ...