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 ...
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 ...
Taiwan Says It’ll Pour More Cash Into US After Trump Tariff Threats
Taiwan pledged to invest more in the U.S. after President Donald Trump vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign countries.
Couples Participate in Taipei Kissing Competition for Valentine’s Day – TaiwanPlus News
Ahead of Valentines Day, couples took part in a kissing competition in the middle of Taipei Main Station. A series of elimination rounds decided the winner, putting their smooching skills to the test.
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers says US investments progressing as planned
Taiwan's GlobalWafers said on Friday its investments in the United States were proceeding as planned as the company had not been notified of changes to agreed subsidies under the U.S. CHIPS Act. The U.
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers says it received no notifications about changes to US subsidies
Taiwan's GlobalWafers has not received any notifications indicating upcoming modifications to agreed subsidies under the U.S. CHIPS Act, CEO Doris Hsu said on Friday.
Posts falsely claim Trump administration changed Taiwan webpage
Various US government websites have been scrubbed of key information since Donald Trump began his second term, but the State Department has not overhauled its Taiwan factsheet webpage as of4. Social ...
Taiwan president to meet senior officials on US tariffs, sources say
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will hold a meeting of the National Security Council on Friday to discuss possible new U.S. tariffs as well as broader relations with the United States, ...
Explosion at Taiwan mall kills 4, injures dozens: Cause under investigation
In what appears to be a construction-related accident, an explosion at a mall in Taiwan killed four people an injured dozens including tourist, local officials reported Thursday.
At Least 4 Killed in Suspected Gas Explosion at Taiwan Shopping Mall
At least four people were killed and 26 others injured in a suspected gas explosion in the food court of a Taiwan shopping mall on Thursday morning, according to Taiwan’s state-owned news outlet.
Reagan’s ‘peace through strength’ doctrine can aid Trump administration with Taiwan policy, group says
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute visited Taiwan amidst the U.S. presidential transition, a new administration in Taipei and ongoing Chinese coercion and aggression in Asia.
Taipei’s Shezi Celebrates Earth God With Lantern Festival Fireworks Spectacle – TaiwanPlus News
Residents of Shezi Island in Taipei celebrate the Lantern Festival with a tradition known as Bombing the Earth God, an event that honors Tudigong. The festivities continue despite the area facing an ...
Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 4 and injures 26
A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday killed four people and injured 26, fire authorities said. The blast occurred at the food court on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi ...
Deadly gas explosion in Taiwan tears through shopping mall floor, kills at least five
A gas explosion at a shopping mall in Taiwan on Thursday killed at least five people and injured several others, according to authorities.