Choose New Jersey officially opened the New Jersey Asia Pacific Center in Taipei, Taiwan. Plans for the Center were initially announced by ...
Despite Protests, Taiwan’s KMT, TPP Pass Controversial Bills to Expand Legislative Powers
Up to 100,000 people turned out in protests against the bills, which will expand the power of Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature.
Local mortgage lending rises NT$89 billion
Mortgages extended by domestic banks last month increased NT$89 billion (US$2.77 billion) from March, the largest monthly increase since December last year, when the figure grew NT$105 billion from ...
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passes changes seen as favoring China and diminishing power of president
Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature passes changes seen as favoring China and diminishing power of president ...
Expert says the Chinese military could seize Taiwan’s government buildings in under an hour
Images of Chinese warships seen off the coast of Taiwan served as a dire warning of a potential invasion that could disrupt the technology supply chain, plunge the world into an economic catastrophe, ...
Taiwan’s president thanks fighter pilots who scrambled against China’s ‘punishment’ drills
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China during its war games around the island, which it launched as "punishment" for Lai's inauguration speech.
50 years later, I’m still falling for Taipei
Jared Ravizza, 26, is due to be arraigned Tuesday in Plymouth District Court on charges including assault with intent to murder, and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the stabbings, according to prosecutors.
Taiwan Passes Bill Curbing President’s Powers, Despite Protests
Taiwan lawmakers passed legislation that could curb the authority of newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te as thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament to oppose the changes.The ...
Taiwan’s legislature passes controversial ‘pro-China’ measures, reducing president’s power
Taiwan's legislature, controlled by the opposition Nationalist Party, passed changes that increase the legislature's power over budgets, including defense spending.
Taiwan opposition strengthens parliament against presidency
The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the smaller Taiwan People’s party say Taiwan’s political system gives the president powers that are too far-reaching. But the ruling party, civic groups and ...
Despite Widespread Protests, Taiwan Passes Controversial Bill Curbing President Lai’s Power
There are concerns the legislative changes could let lawmakers derail Lai’s agenda, and lead to leaks of sensitive information.
Taiwan’s legislature passes changes seen as favoring China, reducing president’s power
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favoring China and diminishing the power of the island’s president. The changes pushed by ...
Beijing’s nearest security threat isn’t in Taipei – it’s in North Korea
Compared to the pragmatic tone from Taiwan’s new leader, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un presents a far more potent security threat for Beijing.
Taipei sees New Zealand in sync with other democracies, envoy says
SYDNEY -- Taiwan's chief representative in New Zealand told Nikkei Asia that New Zealand is leaning more toward like-minded countries in its stance on the Taiwan issue.
Why Lawmakers Are Brawling and People Are Protesting in Taiwan
Supporters of President Lai Ching-te are protesting legislative amendments introduced by the opposition that would limit his authority.
China preps Navy for Taiwan invasion – The Telegraph
Despite lack of landing ships in People’s Liberation Army (PLA) necessary for invasion, it can fill this gap with civilian vessels, dozens of giant ferries, each of which can carry hundreds of armored vehicles,