Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, may be betting that China’s appetite for retaliation will be limited by Beijing’s interest in containing tensions with the Trump administration.
Taiwan warns of growing Chinese threat, partly to secure Trump’s support
President Lai Ching-te is pushing boundaries, risking an angry response from China at a time when it’s not clear whether the United States will step in to help.
Taiwan’s Sera Networks to invest Rs 300 cr in E-City
Taiwan-based Sera Networks, in collaboration with Hyderabad’s Resolute Appliances, will establish a state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing unit in Kongarakalan E-City with an investment of Rs ...
Hong Kong and Taipei mark Earth Hour by switching off lights
Across the world on Saturday, lights are being switched off in cities as part of Earth Hour 2025. In Taiwan, the iconic Taipei 101 Building shut off its lights and in Hong Kong, skyscrapers by ...
In Taipei, a Mother and Daughter Reflect on the Island’s Art Scene
Over the years, the Taiwanese art world has blossomed, thanks partly to the gallerists Tina Keng and Shelly Wu, who have championed Chinese and Taiwanese artists.
Japan sends message to Beijing on ‘significant costs’ of Taiwan Strait attack
Tokyo is reportedly considering deploying long-range missiles to Kyushu, a move analyst says could deny Chinese ships access to the Pacific.
Taiwan’s military drills focus on 2027 as potential Chinese invasion year
Taiwans annual military drills have now indicated 2027 as a possible year for a Chinese invasion, marking the first time a specific date has been mentioned for the anticipated attack, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Video Shows US Navy’s Secret Training With Taiwan Amid China Threat
China issued a strong protest and an ominous warning after news broke of April's purported secret naval drills. Beijing, considers official interactions with Taiwan a vi ...
Taiwan has issued a grim warning on China invasion — but world isn’t listening
As the world is caught up in news from the frontlines of Gaza and Ukraine, Taiwan fears it is edging closer to war.
Taiwan Names Japan’s Ex-Defense Chief as Cabinet Consultant
Taiwan named a former head of the Japanese defense forces as an adviser, according to officials in the archipelago’s government, a move coming as the two governments deal with China’s increasing ...
Taiwan Names Japan’s Former Defense Chief as Cabinet Consultant
Taiwan named a former head of the Japanese defense forces as an adviser, according to officials in the archipelago’s government, a move coming as the two governments deal with China’s increasing ...
Department to investigate ‘polluted’ power plant soil
The Keelung Environmental Protection Department yesterday agreed to inspect the Hsieh-ho Power Plant and ask Taiwan Power Co (Taipower) to suspend on-site activities to investigate allegations of soil ...
Stronger international ties sought at Taiwan’s smart city expo
The importance of international collaboration emerged as a central theme at the Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) 2025, with global policymakers and industry leaders emphasizing the need for ...
Aiming for energy security, Taiwan seeks to invest in Alaska LNG project
Taiwanese state energy firm CPC Corp signed on Thursday an agreement with Alaska Gasline Development Corp to buy liquefied natural gas and invest in the project, a move Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te ...
Taiwan’s president says the defense budget will exceed 3% of GDP in military overhaul
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday that the island’s defense budget will exceed 3% of its economic output as it overhauls its military in the face of the rising threat from China.
Taiwan’s president takes on alleged Chinese infiltration
T aiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, broke with tradition on March 13th when he declared China to be a “foreign hostile force” that had violated Taiwan’s anti-infiltration law. China had been recruiting ...