China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea - both highly sensitive waterways - as part of its sea trials and possibly ...
Taiwan says it hopes for more favourable US tariff rate, awaits ‘concluding’ meeting
Taiwan's government said on Friday that it hoped for a more favourable tariff rate from the United States after talks achieved "certain progress", and it was now awaiting a "concluding" meeting.
Exclusive: ‘Claims of surrender are false’: Taiwan updates security handbook wary of China threat
Taiwan will issue new security guidelines next week in an updated civil defence handbook that, for the first time, will instruct citizens on what to do if they see enemy soldiers and clarifies that ...
Lutnick Signals Optimism on Trade With Taiwan, Switzerland
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted the US will eventually reach trade deals with Taiwan, Switzerland and India, while saying South Korea has not yet formally signed the agreement it has ...
China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Sensitive Taiwan Strait
BEIJING (Reuters) -The Fujian, China's third and most advanced aircraft carrier, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese navy said on Friday, the sensitive waterway that separates China ...
Lutnick Signals Optimism on Trade Talks With Taiwan, Switzerland
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted the US will eventually reach trade deals with Taiwan, Switzerland and India, while saying South Korea has not yet formally signed the agreement it has ...
TCCF Announces Project Line-up Driven By Book Adaptations & Co-productions With Taiwan
Taiwan Creative Content Fest has unveiled the line-up of projects for this year’s TCCF Pitching event, scheduled to take place Nov 4-7 in Taipei.
‘Tragic hero’: Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je plays victim card to milk support upon release
Ko’s release has injected new energy into the political scene, and will present a new headache for President Lai. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan drives tourism beyond Taipei with new initiatives
Taiwan is stepping up efforts to grow inbound tourism and guide visitors beyond its capital with new routes, nature trails and island attractions.
Taiwan Approves Special Funds for Ships, Drones to Deter China
Taiwan has approved special funding to strengthen “national resilience” that includes money for more ships and drones, underscoring a push by President Lai Ching-te to better counter China’s ...
Exclusive: Facing new China ‘grey-zone’ threat, Taiwan steps up sea cable patrols
Taiwanese coast guard captain Juan Chung-ching's patrol boat moves across the Taiwan Strait, scanning for threats to what Taipei says is the newest target of China's grey-zone warfare: undersea cables ...
Gongguan roundabout removal to begin Sept. 13 despite protests
The Taipei City Government yesterday said it would begin removing the Gongguan roundabout and filling in the bus underpass on Saturday as scheduled, despite protests by civic groups and city ...
China’s Amphibious Forces Grow but U.S. Analysts Say Taiwan Invasion Remains High Risk
The People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan) have a difficult history. To put it mildly. The seeds of this acrimony were sown long before the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949.
Taiwan says its medical evacuation flight was ‘intimidated’ by Beijing’s warplanes
Taiwan has accused Beijing of crossing a dangerous new line in its military intimidation campaign after People’s Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes closed in on a Taiwanese medical evacuation aircraft ...
Taiwan’s diplomats yearn for direct talks with Trump amid tariff negotiations
As world leaders line up to negotiate trade policy face-to-face with President Donald Trump, Taiwanese officials are keenly aware they cannot enjoy such privileges. Taiwan, officially known as the ...
Hyundai will become first Korean department store to launch pop-up in Taiwan
Hyundai Department Store is launching a three-month pop-up in Taipei, showcasing 11 Korean brands, highlighting the popularity of K-culture in Taiwan.