President Xi Jinping is shifting tactics in his campaign to pressure Taiwan, ramping up diplomatic isolation of the island while dialing down provocative displays of military aggression.
Taiwan’s spy agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tips
Taiwan's intelligence agency has established a secure online channel for Chinese nationals to report information, citing growing public discontent in China due to economic and political pressures.
Taiwanese pilot completes Taipei stop on solo world flight
Taiwanese pilot Lin Jui-che has landed in Taipei as part of an ambitious solo attempt to fly around the world. The stop in Taiwan’s capital marks a key stage in his global circumnavigation journey.
Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence
TAIPEI, June 14 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government launched a website on Sunday to encourage Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying it was offering a secure channel to what it says is an ...
Exploring urban traffic layouts under the shadow of famous Taipei skyscrapers
This immersive first-person driving video offers a stunning perspective of navigating through the bustling streets of Taipei. Captured in crystal-clear high definition, the journey takes viewers ...
Taiwan is the ‘wondrous’ Japan alternative that tourists haven’t discovered — yet
This overlooked capital delivers the same heady mix of culture, cuisine and calm as Japan.
Taiwan’s opposition leader touts talks with China as necessary for peace during US trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader said Friday that her party is committed to the defense of the self-ruled island that China views as its own but that peace is possible by ...
Project to link reservoirs, dams nearing completion
The “pearl chain” water project is nearing completion, President William Lai (賴清德) and Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said yesterday, adding that the initiative linking reservoirs would help secure water ...
Somaliland opens new representative office in Taipei
Diplomats gathered in Taipei in Friday for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Somaliland's new representative office.
Taiwan Eyes $200 Million Data Center for Lone South America Ally
Taiwan plans to help bring a $200 million data center to Paraguay, its lone ally in South America, in a rare investment aimed at shoring up the two partners’ diplomatic relationship that’s backed by Washington.
TSMC boss frets about shortages of talent, water in Taiwan
TAIPEI, June 12 (Reuters) - The head of Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Friday that what his company lacks most is talent, while also worrying about water shortages. Taiwan produces most of the advanced chips powering the AI revolution,
Taiwan minister warns Europe and US would be in a terrible situation if China attacks
Beijing continues to claim the democratic island as its own territory.
Japanese lawmakers rename Taiwan caucus to reflect closer ties
A group of Japanese lawmakers focused on relations with Taiwan has renamed itself the “Japan-Taiwan Diet Members' Consultative Council,” replacing its previous reference to the “Republic of China.”
Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, was angered after Japan and the Philippines said last month they would begin formal talks on their maritime boundaries.
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be ‘violated’, as China ends coast guard patrol
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, June 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan's maritime sovereignty cannot be "violated" by Chinese efforts to create a false impression of jurisdiction, the island's coast guard said after China ended a patrol off its eastern shores.
Taipei envoy sees US$14 billion arms package moving ahead under Trump
US president has yet to decide on the sale as Taipei presses its case and opposition KMT figures visit Washington.