But as an expert on Taiwan-China relations, I’m interested in the battle over the narrative between Taipei and Beijing. During World War II, China’s communists and nationalist
‘No Peace With Barrel Of Gun’: Taiwan Slams China’s Military Parade Marking 80 Years Of Ending WW2
Taiwan has slammed China for its military parade marking 80 years since the end of World War II saying it does not commemorate peace with the barrel of a gun. Taipei has repeatedly lashed out at Beijin for what it sees as a distorted view of the war as the Republicof China was the government ...
‘A Foggy Tale’ Opens Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, ‘Dear Stranger’ to Close
Taipei's Golden Horse Film Festival unveils Chen Yu-hsun's 'A Foggy Tale' as opener and Mariko Tetsuya's 'Dear Stranger' as closer.
On China’s parade day, Taiwan says it does not mark peace with gun barrel
Taiwan does not commemorate peace with the barrel of a gun, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday, delivering veiled criticism of Chinese President Xi Jinping's military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two.
Taiwan Design Research Institute Debuts at the 2025 Gwangju Design Biennale, Presenting “Inclusive Design” to Showcase Taiwan’s Human-Centered Vision
The Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI) makes its first-ever appearance at the 2025 Gwangju Design Biennale in South Korea, one of Asia's most influential design events. Opening on August 30, the Taiwan Pavilion presents "Inclusive Design" as its curatorial theme,
Potato Corner enters 16th overseas market with first Taipei store
Potato Corner has entered its 16th overseas market with the opening of its first store in Taipei, Taiwan, through a partnership between Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) and the Fujin Tree ...
China and Taiwan’s war of words ahead of anniversary parade
The 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two has "set off a bitter battle of narratives" between China and Taiwan, said Reuters. China has accused Taiwan of "blaspheming" those who died fighting Japan during the war and tensions have been rising ahead of the military parade to mark the anniversary today, in Beijing.
Taiwan compatriots fought to liberate nation
Throughout the 50 years of Japanese occupation, more than 650,000 Taiwan compatriots sacrificed their lives resisting their colonizers, he said, which is a vivid demonstration that Taiwan people have always been part of the Chinese nation's struggle for sovereignty.
Former deputy mayor defers guilty plea to prosecutors
Addressing his role as project manager, Pong said former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) introduced the city government’s case-tracking system, per Liberty Times. He explained that a project manager’s ...
Ahead of China’s War Parade, Taiwan President Says Aggression Will Fail
Speaking to officers at the defence ministry, Lai noted that Tuesday marked the 67th anniversary of a 1958 naval battle Taiwan celebrates as a victory that was part of the August
Taiwan’s Golden Horse Film Project Promotion Unveils International Slate
Taiwan‘s Golden Horse Film Project Promotion has unveiled its most international lineup to date, revealing film and series projects that underscore the growing appetite for cross-border collaborations ...
Taiwan flags huge cost of China’s military parade in growing war of words
Taiwan accused China on Monday of squandering the equivalent of 2% of its entire defence budget to commemorate the end of World War Two as this year's 80th anniversary fuels a bitter battle of narratives between Beijing and Taipei.
China may not invade Taiwan, but rather blockade it. How would this work, and could it be effective?
Taiwan is particularly vulnerable to a naval blockade, with only four months of emergency food reserves and three months of fuel reserves.
Taiwan’s Golden Horse project market unveils 50 film titles
Upcoming projects from directors Geng Jun, Wei Te-sheng and Giddens Ko and producers Philip Yung, Tom Lin Shu-yu and Katie Leung have been selected for Taiwan’s Golden Horse Film Project Promotion (FPP), which runs November 17-19 in Taipei.
China criticizes U.S. senators’ Taiwan visit, calling it a threat to sovereignty
China has increased its military activities around Taiwan over the past five years, and the country firmly opposes any official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.
Gilas Pilipinas Youth falls to Chinese Taipei in FIBA U16 Asia Cup opener
Gilas Pilipinas Youth fell to Chinese Taipei, 106-82, to open its FIBA U16 Asia Cup campaign on Sunday in Mongolia.