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Taiwan conducted an anti-aircraft landing drill at its main international airport for the first time on Wednesday, simulating the repulsion of an invading force as China ramps up military pressure to force the island to accept its sovereignty.

As Super Typhoon Doksuri sweeps through the Philippines on its way to China, officials in Taiwan are scrambling to secure a sunken cargo ship before the storm can worsen the wreckage.

By Karen Lema, Bernard Orr and Yimou Lee MANILA/BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) -At least one person died as powerful typhoon Doksuri lashed the coastline of the northern Philippines with gale-force winds and torrential rain on Wednesday,

New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜) has proposed reinstating the long abolished Special Investigation Division (SID) to combat corruption if elected president. The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) ...

Taiwan cancelled parts of its annual military drills on Tuesday as authorities step up preparations for what they say could be the most damaging typhoon to hit the island in nearly four years.

Centenarian Henry Kissinger demonstrated his remarkable physical and intellectual vigor when he met in Beijing last week with Xi Jinping.

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) said drills at the civilian Taitung Fengnian Airport, the first of its kind planned for Tuesday, were cancelled in the wave of the strengthening typhoon. It is unclear if the typhoon will further affect the five-day military drill.

Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang live-fire exercises and air-raid drills Monday, in a show of strength against increasing aggression from China. In recent weeks, Beijing has sent a record number of warships to waters surrounding the self-governed island, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry reported.

China urged fishing boats to seek shelter and farmers to speed up their harvest while Taiwan suspended annual military drills as super typhoon Doksuri spiralled closer to East Asia, potentially reaching deep into China.

Cities across northern Taiwan ordered cars off roads and people to stay indoors on Monday for an annual air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in the event of a Chinese attack amid rising military threats from Beijing.

TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaker, says it plans to invest nearly 90 billion New Taiwan dollars ($2.9 billion) to build an advanced chip plant in Taiwan, as it expands production to meet booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products.

TSMC, the world's largest chip maker, plans to invest about $2.87 billion in an advanced chip packaging plant in Taiwan.

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the Presidential Office said, adding her itinerary for Tuesday afternoon has been cancelled. Tsai felt "minor discomfort" and tested positive after having a rapid test, the office said in a statement.

Police had asked the 13-year-old to assist them in an undercover operation by meeting a man she had accused of blackmailing her

Taiwanese chip maker TSMC plans to invest nearly T$90 billion ($2.87 billion) to build an advanced chip testing and packaging facility in Taiwan's northern county of Miaoli, according to the official ...

Taiwan cancelled parts of its annual military drills on Tuesday as authorities step up preparations for what they say could be the most damaging typhoon to hit the island in nearly four years.