Hong Kong actor-singer Alex To fulfilled a dream on May 18, performing at the Taipei Arena for the first time as part of his Get Up World Tour. “This concert at the Taipei Arena was held 30 years after my last performance at Taipei Municipal Stadium in 1993,
Taiwan’s new president William Lai urges China to ‘stop’ making threats – but aims to maintain the status quo
Many people in Taiwan want the island to maintain its sovereignty and democracy - but William Lai's inauguration speech was designed to neither appease nor antagonise the Chinese Communist Party.
Taiwan’s New President Extends an Olive Branch to Beijing. It Matters Little
For William Lai’s inauguration speech, the priority seemed to sound the right notes and avoid any language that could be construed as an affront.
Taiwan April Export Orders Grow at Fastest Pace in 2 Years
Export orders last month jumped 10.8% from a year earlier, the biggest leap since March 2022, to $47.1 billion, the economy ministry said on Monday, topping the 4.5% gain forecast in a Reuters poll. Orders had edged up 1.2% in March.
Taiwan’s private 5G network bridges local innovations with global markets
Private 5G networks are hailed as the "promised land" of the next-generation connectivity revolution. While consumer-facing 5G services already offer more than adequate speeds for everyday use, it's ...
Ahn Bo Hyun’s hilarious chair fall leaves fans in stitches during Taipei fan meeting
Ahn Bo Hyun's comedic chair fall in Taipei fan meeting delights fans as he humorously reacts to a toy gift, showcasing his charm and versatility. The viral moment endears him to fans, adding to his list of accomplishments in popular K-dramas.
Electronic music festival brings global beats to Taipei
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Glowball Music Festival, founded by Sonia Calico, is an ambitious new music festival that seeks to redefine the electronic music scene in Taiwan. “Sorry if I sound a little hoarse or hungover, but I was giving out shots in the ...
Taiwan inaugurates new president for ruling party’s historic third term after voters snub China’s warnings
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s president Monday, marking the start of a historic third consecutive term for the island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which has championed democracy in the face of years of growing threats from authoritarian China.
Taiwan’s new president urges China to stop its military intimidation
Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.
Taiwan’s New President Calls On China to End Threat of War
(Bloomberg) -- New Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urged China to stop its ... of Life’ at Helicopter Crash Site Speedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On Edge Even If Alito Is Right, ...
Taiwan presidential inauguration live: Lai Ching-te takes office
Ching-te represents an historic third term in power for the pro-sovereignty Democratic Progressive party (DPP). Lai calls on China to help maintain peace in Taiwan strait 04:27 Lai calls ...
China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales
Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s new president, has vowed to strengthen Taiwan’s security through imports of advanced fighters and other technology and strengthening its domestic defense industry. In April, ...
Taiwan Swears In New President, William Lai, Amid Tensions With China
Tensions across the Taiwan Strait have escalated significantly since mid-2022, when then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei and met with top leaders. Beijing responded to that trip with ...
Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te takes office in key flashpoint of US-China rivalry
How Lai manages relations with China will be closely watched in Beijing and Washington. The Communist government cut off direct communication with Taipei after Tsai refused to accept the notion Taiwan ...
Taiwan’s Lai Sworn in as President in Taipei
Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in as president on Monday. The 64-year-old former kidney doctor and ex-vice president took his oath of office in Taipei. The new leader will have to navigate the complex relationship between America and China, which has ...
Taiwan’s Lai Taking Helm in Key Flashpoint of US-China Rivalry
Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te was sworn in as president of the democratic island, putting him right at the heart of a geopolitical rivalry involving the world’s two biggest powers. The 64-year-old former ...