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.
Taipei deploys sniffer dogs that can detect sick trees
In Taipei, authorities are pre-empting falling trees with a team of sniffer dogs. Some specialise in detecting brown root rot disease, which attacks tree roots and causes decay. The fungal infection ...
Taiwan lawmakers clash after one party breaks into legislature to occupy speaker’s chair
Lawmakers clashed in Taiwan's legislature Friday when members of a leading political party who had broken into the building overnight to occupy the speaker's chair tussled with members of another major party who forced their way in to evict them.
Taiwan’s November export orders miss expectations, China drags
Taiwan export orders grew more slowly than expected in November as weaker shipment for smartphones offset strong demand for artificial intelligence technology amid softness from China. Export orders rose 3.
Taiwan paratroopers use virtual reality simulators in training exercises
Taiwanese paratroopers in the southern city of Pingtung participated in army training exercises over the past few days, including using virtual reality simulators to practice landing in specific locations.
Taiwan Is Getting Its U.S. Weaponry—but Years Behind Schedule
TAIPEI—Taiwan hailed the arrival of its first state-of-the-art American tanks this week, celebrating what it described as “the world’s greatest war machine.”Less prominently mentioned was the long ...
Ko Wen-je to resign as TPP chair
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲 ... Ko has been detained in connection with the Core City project graft case, while the investigation now includes TPP party finances.
Taiwan Protests, Lawmaker Clashes Show Test to Lai’s Leadership
A new wave of political wrangling between Taiwan’s ruling and opposition parties that has involved street protests and lawmakers tussling adds to questions about President Lai Ching-te’s ability to ...
Taiwan’s China Airlines splits $12-billion jet deal between Boeing and Airbus
Taiwan's China Airlines will split an order for its long-haul fleet renewal between Boeing and European rival Airbus and buy freighters from the U.S. planemaker in a closely watched deal worth almost $12 billion.
A full-scale Chinese attack on Taiwan remains unlikely – but Beijing has alternatives
Three potential scenarios for how China could deploy military force against Taiwan – illustrated with maps. Experts doubt China's current ability to conduct a full-scale invasion, but it has alternative strategies ranging from harassment to blockades.
City councilors accuse Ko of secret fundraising project
The company is at the center of allegations from Taipei city councilors Yu Shu-hui (游淑慧) and Chien Shu-pei (簡舒培) about the so-called "Tuntian Project" (屯田計劃). They claimed that Ko held secret meetings ...
$7 billion project near TSMC moves forward on 2,300 acres in north Phoenix
The area, called Halo Vista, surrounds TSMC's site on three sides and will include about 30 million square feet of new development.
Taiwan’s China Airlines splits $11.9 billion aircraft deal between Boeing and Airbus
Taiwan's China Airlines will split an order for its long-haul fleet renewal between Boeing and European rival Airbus and buy freighters from the U.S. planemaker in a closely watched deal worth almost ...
Taiwan central bank flags risks to growth from Trump administration policies
Taiwan's central bank on Thursday raised this year's growth forecast for the tech powerhouse island but flagged risks for next year centred on the trade policies of the incoming Trump administration ...