President Trump's threats against Taiwan, a key American partner vital for deterring China, highlight critical problems with tariffs and semiconductor energy demands.
High Rises, hot springs, urban buzz and natural beauty: Top places to visit in Taipei
From dynamic and contemporary to serene and classic, the wide continuum of places to visit in Taipei will keep you inspired throughout.
Singaporean man embroiled in police probe after brawl outside Ichiran ramen shop in Taipei
The Singaporean man, 31, had attempted to assist the ramen outlet's security guard in a dispute. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How a CIA informant stopped Taiwan from developing nuclear weapons
In January 1988, one of Taiwan’s most senior nuclear engineers defected to the United States after passing crucial intelligence on a top-secret program that would alter the course of Taiwan’s history.
Taiwan’s volunteer military shrinks amid growing Chinese aggression
Taiwan's military continues to struggle with recruiting troops as it looks to new methods to boost troop strength. One such idea is to enlist migrants into the island's armed forces.
Top House Republican threatens to expose CCP officials if China invades Taiwan
House GOP Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain's first bill this Congress would expose the financial assets of Chinese officials if China invades Taiwan.
For Taiwan, Trump’s Strategic Ambiguity Brings Anxious Uncertainty
A longstanding U.S. policy of strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan has—under Trump—begun to breed anxious uncertainty.
China says Taiwan drills ‘routine’, as Taipei details surge in military activity
China's defence ministry said on Thursday that drills which had alarmed Taiwan off its coast were "routine" and the island should stop complaining, as Taipei reported a surge in Chinese military ...
Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology exports smart city concept to Mexico
TAIPEI (Taiwan News)—Foxconn Technology said Thursday it would export its smart city concept overseas for the first time, to the Mexican state of Sonora.
TSMC needs government permission for overseas joint ventures, Taiwan minister says
Taiwan Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei said on Thursday that chipmaker TSMC would need government permission for any overseas joint ventures, but the government will not interfere in its decisions. U.S.
COMMENT: Chinese threat to submarine cables emerges in Indo-Pacific
By bno Chennai bureau On February 25 2025, Taiwan's coast guard detained the Hong Tai 168, a Chinese-owned freighter, under suspicion of allegedly severing an undersea communications cable off its western coast.
Taiwan details surge in Chinese military activity, did not detect live fire
Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday reported a surge in Chinese military activity the previous day, but officials said they did not detect any live-fire exercises in a drill zone off the island's ...
Taiwan Details Surge in Chinese Military Activity
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday that over the past 24 hours it had detected 45 Chinese military aircraft and 14 navy ships operating around the island, including seven ships in a Chinese-declared drill zone off Taiwan's southwest coast.
Trump declines to answer question about China and Taiwan
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to comment in response to a question about whether the United States would ever allow China to take control of Taiwan by force. "I never comment on that," Trump said at the White House.
Coast Guard Boards China-Owned Ship Over Undersea Cable Sabotage
Shortly after, the coast guard was alerted by Chunghwa Telecom, which operates Taiwan's submarine cable network in the strait. The company reported that the cable linking Taiwan's main island to the ...
Taiwan deploys forces, accuses China of causing “high degree of danger” with military drills off its coast
Taiwan says China violated norms and caused a "high degree of danger" by announcing "live-fire exercises without prior warning" just off its coast.