Taiwan displayed its domestically made suicide drones in military drills for the first time, as the self-ruled democracy ramps up efforts to deter China by bolstering its defenses.
Taiwan economy soars in Q4 on AI demand, 2025 expands at fastest rate in 15 years
By Faith Hung and Emily Chan TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan's tech-focused economy grew much more than expected in the fourth quarter, the government statistics agency said on Friday, thanks to ...
Taiwan’s economy grows 8.6% in 2025, fastest rate in 15 years, turbocharged by the AI boom
Taiwan has reported its economy expanded at an 8.6% annual rate last year, its fastest growth in 15 years. The Taiwan statistics agency said the rapid expansion was largely driven by soaring ...
Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control, but has also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.
Taiwan’s new opposition leader wants to talk to Xi Jinping
R ISK COMES naturally to Cheng Li-wun, Taiwan’s opposition leader. She began her career as a student activist in the 1990s, seeking independence for her homeland and castigating the Kuomintang ( KMT ) ...
Taiwan military practices repelling a Chinese assault from the sea
By Yi-Chin Lee and Ann Wang KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Taiwan's military on Thursday simulated repelling a Chinese assault from the sea, integrating shore-launched missiles and drones with ...
Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 climb attracts 6.2M views through Sunday on Netflix, coming in at No. 3 on weekly English TV rankings
Alex Honnold successfully scaled one of the world's tallest skyscrapers on Saturday without a rope - so what kind of audience did the risky live event attract? The free-solo climber’s conquering of Taipei 101 aired live on the streamer at 5 p.
Taiwanese Breakfast, Beef Noodle Soup, and Craft Beer: How I Eat My Way Around Taipei
Chef Eric Sze shares his favorite meals in Taipei, Taiwan, from classic Taiwanese breakfast at a food court stall to the lu rou fan braised pork he’ll always remember.
Purge of top Chinese general throws military into turmoil, raises questions about Taiwan
This is a reminder coming directly from President Xi Jinping that political loyalty stands well before combat readiness,” one analyst told NBC News.
Taiwan’s Military Stages Show of Force Amid China Threat
The Pentagon has warned that China aims to be capable of fighting and winning a war on Taiwan by the end of 2027.
Taiwan shows off F-16 jets rapid response amid tensions with China
By Yi-Chin Lee and Ann Wang CHIAYI, Taiwan, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan's air force showcased its ability to rapidly replenish and get back in the air its most advanced F-16 fighter jets in a readiness ...
US calls Taiwan ‘vital partner’ after high-level tech and AI talks
Senior Taiwanese and U.S. officials discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence, tech and drones at a high-level forum begun during the first Trump administration, with the U.S. State Department ...
Taiwan, US hold sixth Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue
Officials from Taiwan and the US held a sixth round of talks under the Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) in Washington yesterday and signed a pact agreeing to the principles of "Pax ...
Alex Honnold On Why He Did Rope Climb Of Taipei 101 Before ‘Skyscraper Live’
Alex Honnold says he needed to know if scaling the Taipei 101 was even possible before he did Netflix’s "Skyscraper Live" special, so he turned to a more traditional way of climbing to find out.
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO/BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan's strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan, but distanced herself ...
More firms prepare emergency plans in Taiwan as security concerns rise, US business group says
TAIPEI, Jan 27 (Reuters) - More foreign companies in Taiwan are preparing emergency plans as security concerns rise but actual disruption from tensions with China is very low, the American Chamber of ...