Taiwan has been home to freshwater crabs, specifically the Candidiopotamon and Geothelphusa genera, since its geological inception some 5 million years ago. In recent decades, scientists have worked to identify the different species of crabs belonging to each genus.
Japan elevates Taiwan security ties in move likely to rile China
Japan has appointed a serving government official to act as its de facto defence attache in Taiwan, four sources said, elevating security ties in a move likely to anger China, which claims the strategic,
China deploys over 40 planes to Taiwan Strait, is massing forces at coastal military bases, Taiwan warns
China is continuously massing forces at its coastal military bases facing Taiwan, the self-governing island warned Tuesday. Taiwan said it is bolstering its own defenses in response. The island's Defense Ministry issued a report on the expansion of Chinese ...
Signal: Taiwan says China is amassing air power along Taipei-facing coast
China is targeting Taiwan through hybrid warfare tactics including cyberattacks, the Taiwan defence ministry said in its National Defence Report 2023, released today (12 September). The report also ...
Taiwan chip giant TSMC to invest up to $100 million in Arm IPO
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Tuesday its approved an investment in Arm of up to $100 million when the British semiconductor designer goes public. TSMC is the world's largest and most advanced chipmaker.
Exclusive: Japan elevates Taiwan security ties in move likely to rile China
Japan has appointed a serving government official to act as its de facto defence attache in Taiwan, four sources said, elevating security ties in a move likely to anger China, which claims the strategic,
Apple chips made in the US still require assembly in Taiwan, report suggests
The Information reports that even though the components for Apple's chips will be manufactured in the US, they'll still have to be sent back to TSMC's home country for assembly.
Taiwan Warns China Pressure to Rise as PLA Sets Warship Record
Taiwan warned that China will ratchet up the military pressure it has been applying in recent years, a view that comes as Beijing sailed a record number of warships near the island.Most Read from ...
Taiwan says China bolstering air power along coastline facing island
China is bolstering its air power along the coast facing Taiwan with a permanent deployment of new fighters and drones at expanded air bases, Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday in its biennial ...
Taiwan says it spotted 22 Chinese warplanes and 20 warships near the island
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Tuesday it spotted 22 Chinese military aircraft and 20 vessels near the island over the previous 24 hours, as Beijing steps up its military activities in the area. Over ...
Taiwan eyes visa extension, shopping incentives to attract Filipino tourists
TAIPEI — The Taiwan Tourism Board is currently studying the possibility of extending the 14-day visa-free entry until 2025 for Filipino tourists, allowing them to stay in Taiwan without a visa. Taiwan is one of the most visited destinations by foreign ...
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival to Honor Koji Yakusho as 2023 Filmmaker in Focus
Japanese actor Koji Yakusho, winner of Cannes’ best actor prize this year for his universally acclaimed performance in Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days, has been selected 2023 Taipei Golden Horse Film ...
Taiwan’s Democracy in Action Ahead of the 2024 Elections
When the party has articulated positions, the stances it stands by often offer little insight into the policies a potential TPP administration would employ in navigating both Taiwan’s relationship to China and the United States.
Prosecutors Probe Construction Firm After Buildings Partially Collapse in Taipei – TaiwanPlus News
TaiwanPlus Prosecutors Probe Construction Firm After Buildings Partially Collapse in Taipei - TaiwanPlus News Taipei prosecutors have launched a probe into a construction firm they believe may be ...
Taiwan’s Formosa 2 offshore wind farm starts commercial operations
Formosa 2, a Taiwanese offshore wind farm with 376MW of capacity, has begun commercial operations, becoming the first Round 2 offshore project in the country to do so. The wind farm is located between ...
Mandopop singer Wang Leehom kneels and thanks his fans at Taipei concert
The Taiwanese-American singer held two concerts at the Taipei Arena on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the 47-year-old performed his song Kiss Goodbye while kneeling. He then continued kneeling with ...