Concern is also growing in Japan, where the powerful system could skirt past or directly hit later this week.
China cites Trump remarks in rare criticism of US Taiwan envoy
China took the rare step of publicly criticizing the top US diplomat in Taiwan, invoking select remarks by President Donald Trump to argue that the envoy’s actions are destabilizing relations.
China’s actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says
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Taiwan’s migrating crab population rebounds thanks to safer road crossings
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Taiwan’s preparations to face a Chinese attack are not a provocation, senior official says
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Taipei forum examines China’s expanding influence around the world
The "China in the World 2026" forum has brought together experts from around the world to examine the growing global reach of Beijing's influence operations. Hosted in Taipei by the Taiwan-based NGO ...
Super Typhoon Bavi devastates Rota 200-mph gusts expected in Taiwan
After devastating the Northern Mariana Island of Rota and causing damage in Guam, Super Typhoon Bavi is setting its sights on Taiwan.
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I filmed my full 18 hour journey from the US to Taipei, flying Delta Comfort Plus through Atlanta and Seattle. From my first Sky Club breakfast and inevitable airport cry to spotting the Delta Porsche ...
Analysis: China expands patrols east of Taiwan
Taiwan's government is condemning a new round of Chinese coast guard patrols east of the island. TaiwanPlus spoke with Ray Powell, founder and executive director of the SeaLight Foundation, about what ...
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This has been a rough year for some artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. While there have been some huge winners, there have also been several major losers. One of the bigger winn ...
Taipei 101 dominates Taiwan’s skyline at sunset
This breathtaking view captures the skyline of Taipei as the city lights begin to illuminate the evening sky, with the iconic Taipei 101 rising above the surrounding buildings. Once the world's ...
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I had just a day and a half in Taipei, so I turned it into a full solo adventure. I started with Taiwanese breakfast at Ganmei Alley, stopped by a Hello Kitty themed 7 Eleven, then joined a walking ...
China Raises Pressure on Taiwan With Expanded Coast Guard Patrols
Beijing sent two ships to patrol the waters east of Taiwan, a new campaign to challenge the island’s control of waters crucial to any future invasion.
Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist’ military classes as Chinese threat grows
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Sea showdown! China deploys coast guard near Taiwan, Taipei responds
Beijing is tightening its grey-zone grip around Taiwan. China’s Coast Guard has launched a replacement patrol fleet directly off Taiwan’s sensitive eastern waters, moving within 54 nautical miles of ...
China-Taiwan war drums beat louder as Taipei rearms reservists & upgrades its homegrown jets
Taiwan has taken another major step to strengthen its military by successfully testing its first air-launched supersonic anti-ship missile amid rising tensions with China. The new Hsiung Chia missile, ...