A sit-in protest has taken place in Taipei against a potential ban on over 950 species of animals, making it illegal for them to be imported to Taiwan or to be kept as pets. Owners are worried exotic ...
Taiwan reports ‘significant rise’ in suspected Chinese espionage
Taiwanese charged with suspicion of spying on behalf of China rose by a third to 64 people last year, the island's National Security Bureau said, adding most were current or retired soldiers. China ...
Seven truths on why Taiwan always will be China’s
Some Australian media recently provided a platform for false Taiwanese views about the one-China policy. Here are the reasons they are wrong.
China’s Floating Arsenal: New Barges Signal Strategic Shift Towards Taiwan
China is reportedly constructing specialized barges in Guangzhou that could significantly enhance military operations against Taiwan. These vessels feature long road bridges for unloading tanks and equipment,
Chinese spy prosecutions in Taiwan triple over four-year period
The number of Chinese espionage cases prosecuted in Taiwan has increased threefold in the past four years, according to a report released by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) on Sunday, Taipei ...
China constructing ‘D-Day style’ barges for possible Taiwan invasion
China is reportedly constructing “D-Day style” barges which could be used in an invasion of Taiwan. At least three of the new craft have been observed at Guangzhou Shipyard in southern China, ...
China is constructing ‘D-Day style’ barges for possible Taiwan invasion
Experts say China’s new barges draw inspiration from the Mulberry Harbours built for the 1944 Normandy landings ...
Project for young people aims to advance net zero
The Ministry of Environment is launching a youth sustainability flagship project aiming to support young people in studying environmentalist policies overseas, Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming ...
US reaffirms commitment to Taiwan’s self-defence, provides first-ever Foreign Military Financing
The United States has reaffirmed its support for Taiwan’s self-defence capabilities, by providing significant security assistance, including the first-ever use of Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and ...
Kaohsiung rated nation’s most obese major city
Kaohsiung was the most obese among Taiwan’s six special municipalities last year, with overweight people accounting for 41.3 percent of its population, the Sports Administration said in an annual ...
Missing Taiwanese man confirmed in Chinese custody after 10 months: Report
The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) has confirmed that a Taiwanese man from Changhua County, who had been missing for 10 months, is detained by Chinese public security authorities, as reported by ...
US reaffirms support for Taiwan’s defence capabilities, strengthening regional security efforts
The US on Friday reiterated its commitment to supporting Taiwan’s defence capabilities, emphasising its ongoing dedication to the Indo-Pacific region, as reported by Taipei Times. In a statement, the ...
TPP supporters protest founder Ko’s ‘persecution’
Thousands gathered in Taipei yesterday to support Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) founder Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), who has been indicted on corruption charges, and to voice anger over what they say is “political ...
Report on China’s New Fleet of Barges Drops Amid Taiwan Invasion Fears
A report published by the Naval News on Friday that China is building a fleet of barges suitable for amphibious landings amid fears of a Taiwan invasion. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Department of ...
Ko appeals latest detention decision to High Court
Lawyers representing former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), currently detained on charges of bribery and corruption involving the Core Pacific City (京華城購物中心) redevelopment project, yesterday filed an ...
Taiwan’s Lock-Kneed Soldiers Kick Up a Fuss Over Tabooed Tradition
Goose-stepping has a bad rap in the West, thanks to Nazi Germany. In Taiwan, it’s a beloved tradition that army veterans are fighting to keep.