House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is slated to meet with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California instead of Taipei in an effort to avoid acts of aggression from China, the Financial Times ...
Average housing costs top NT$10m in major locales
Average home prices last quarter topped NT$10 million (US$327,054) in Taiwan’s major cities, despite a slowdown in transactions amid economic uncertainty, Sinyi Realty Inc (信) ...
Kevin McCarthy to meet Taiwan’s president in US to avoid China’s ire
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen plan to meet in California rather than Taipei in a bid to avoid an aggressive response from Beijing to a meeting on the island. McCarthy,
US predicts date that China will invade Taiwan
Beijing sent 25 fighter jets and three warships to the Taiwanese island in recent days, said to be with the aim of intimidating the Taiwanese Navy.
China’s Ukraine Peace Plan Is Actually About Taiwan
Analysis: China’s Ukraine Peace Plan Is Actually About Taiwan Create an FP account to save articles to read later and in the FP mobile app. Sign Up ALREADY AN FP SUBSCRIBER? LOGIN Understanding the conflict one year on.
First Taiwan presidential contender to visit U.S. next month
The head of a small Taiwanese political party will next month become the first contender for 2024's presidential election to visit the United States, to brief officials on his policies should he win office,
Jakarta communicates with representatives in Japan, Taiwan on ‘missing’ Indonesian sailors
The Foreign Ministry said on Monday it was coordinating with the embassy in Japan and the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office (KDEI) in Taipei after six Indonesian crewmembers reportedly went missing after their boat capsized in the disputed Senkaku Islands,
Taiwan defence officials grilled as troops ask ‘Where’s the beef?’
The military comes under fire for not providing meat supplies to a remote island after soldiers there sent an 'SOS' Opposition lawmakers slam government over supply blunder, excuses Taiwan's defence chief has apologised for failing to ensure supplies of meat for frontline soldiers stationed on the Matsu Islands - where Taipei has garrisoned troops to ...
The Prospects for a Recalibration of China’s Taiwan Policy
With eyes toward Taiwan’s next presidential election in January 2024, China appears poised to adjust its Taiwan policy, especially if the KMT is victorious.
Embark on the Ultimate Taipei Grand Trail Hike and Ring in the Spring Blooms with Regent Taipei
As the weather turns warmer and spring draws near, it is time to explore the colorful and fragrant charms of nature! This spring season starting from now on till April 30th, Regent Taipei invites ...
Taiwan Feb exports seen down 14%, inflation to ease
Taiwan's exports likely dropped 14 per cent in February, according to the median forecast of 21 analysts polled by Reuters, smaller than the 21.2 per cent annual slide in January.The export forecasts varied widely,
Taiwanese firm eyes Hanoi as a key investment destination
Hanoi, along with the wider Vietnam market, holds significant importance for the group, with a specific focus on the project at Hanoi Southern Supporting Industrial Park (HANSSIP) aimed at providing ...
China proffers ‘peaceful reunification’, Taiwan says respect our democracy
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan on Sunday as well as resolute steps to oppose Taiwan independence, with Taipei responding that Beijing should respect the Taiwanese people's commitment to democracy and freedom.
China Seeks ‘Peaceful Reunification’ With Taiwan in Key Report
China largely kept its language regarding Taiwan the same in an annual report to the nation’s legislature, suggesting that President Xi Jinping is maintaining its policy toward the self-ruled island even as global tensions increase.
China boosts military spending by billions as US warns of potential Taiwan invasion
The Chinese government increased its military spending in 2023, infusing nearly $16 billion to bring the budget to $230 billion as the U.S. warns of a Taiwan invasion.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang stresses Taiwan reunification
Beijing maintains that Taiwan is part of China’s territory and will continue working towards reunification with the self-governed island through peaceful means, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said, according to Russia Today. “We should promote the peaceful ...