By Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang TAOYUAN, Taiwan, May 5 (Reuters) - President Lai Ching-te arrived home on Tuesday from Eswatini saying Taiwan would not give in to pressure, having taken a circuitous ...
Taiwan won’t give in to pressure, president says on return from Eswatini
TAOYUAN: President Lai Ching-te arrived home on Tuesday (May 5) from Eswatini, saying Taiwan would not give in to pressure, having taken a circuitous route over the southern part of the I ...
Minister urges Taipei to share information on rats
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming yesterday urged the Taipei City Government to disclose locations of rat poison placement to prevent pets from ingesting it. The city government has deployed lots ...
Taiwan president returning home after surprise Eswatini trip
TAIPEI, May 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will speak at the airport later on Tuesday on his return from Eswatini, his office said, having made a surprise trip there after his government ...
DPP and KMT clash over Taipei’s rodent problem
Taipei’s rodent issue has sparked a partisan clash as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) accused the city government of being slow in its response to the problem, while the Chinese Nationalist ...
Taipei adventures for your next getaway
Taipei blends buzzing night markets, rich cultural landmarks, and stunning natural escapes into one unforgettable travel experience. From iconic sights like Taipei 101 to hidden teahouses and mountain ...
Taiwan’s Lai heads home after defying China to visit Africa
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te defied Beijing’s efforts to thwart his diplomatic outreach with a surprise visit to its sole African partner over the weekend. The way back may not be any easier.
China calls Taiwan president ‘a rat’ for evading flight ban
China has called Taiwan’s president a “rat” after he evaded Beijing’s attempts to thwart a visit to Africa. Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, made a surprise appearance in Eswatini over the weekend,
Seoul, Taipei hit records on tech rally
Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, while oil prices rose as US warships entered the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Taiwan explained: Why China claims it, and why the U.S. is involved
Cross-strait tensions have escalated in recent years as China has rapidly ramped up its military capabilities and conducted more intrusive operations near the island.
Taiwan’s Lai defied China to reach Africa. Now he must get home
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te defied Beijing’s efforts to thwart his diplomatic outreach with a surprise visit to its sole African partner over the weekend. The way back may not be any easier.
Taipei confronts rising rat problem after hantavirus cases
Taipei authorities are taking action to control a growing rat population following two hantavirus cases, one of which was fatal. Rodents have been spotted in broad daylight across street markets and ...
US calls Taiwan ‘trusted and capable partner’, praises its ties with Eswatini
TAIPEI, May 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan is a "trusted and capable" partner of the United States and Taipei's global relationships, including with Eswatini, provide significant benefits, the U.S. State ...
Inside China’s AI ‘wolf pack’ drones built with Taiwan conflict in mind
China is developing AI-powered robotic wolf packs designed to scout and support troops in a potential Taiwan invasion, according to an Foundation for Defense of Democracies report.
Taiwan president defiant on visit to Eswatini; China calls him a ‘rat’
President Lai Ching-te Lai arrived in Eswatini, one of only 12 countries with formal ties with Taipei, on a trip neither government had announced beforehand.
Taiwan outfoxes China in test of wills over tiny African country
Leader scores a point in the battle for recognition, surfacing in Eswatini despite Beijing’s objections.