TAIPEI, July 1 (Reuters) - Taiwanese ships off the island's east coast should ignore any boarding and inspection demands by China's Coast Guard, and if necessary Taiwanese Coast Guard vessels will ...
‘Taiwan independence’ agenda doomed to failure: Chinese FM comments on Taiwan’ claim of remaining open to ‘resumption of ties’ with Honduras
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun "We have noted the Honduran government's previous clarifications on relevant issues, which have fully laid bare the Lai Ching-te a ...
Taipei Game Show 2027 confirmed for next January; global exhibitor recruitment begins
Source: Taipei Game Show According to a recent report by the global research firm Fortune Business Insights, the global gaming industry is experiencing rapid growth with a robust compound annual ...
Taipei 101 to light up red, white and blue to mark US 250 anniversary
Taiwan is set to participate in the Freedom 250 Global Illumination, a light show initiative celebrating the US’ 250th birthday on Saturday, with Taipei 101 and other iconic buildings to be lit up in ...
New Taipei City’s MRT Sanying Line starts services
Sansia (三峽) and Yingge (鶯歌) districts in New Taipei City, officially opened at 2pm yesterday following a ceremony attended by central and local officials. The Light Blue (LB) Line runs from Yingtao ...
Taipei Performing Arts Center blends art, life
I had the opportunity to perform in Taiwan and visited the Taipei Performing Arts Center (TPAC). A massive sphere was embedded in the building’s side, and the structure, with its mismatched forms ...
EVA Air launches first nonstop flights between Dulles Airport and Taipei
EVA Air has launched the first nonstop flights between Washington Dulles and Taipei, creating a new business and travel link to Asia.
Taiwan’s opposition unveils rival drone funding bills
Taiwan's opposition parties have unveiled competing plans to fund the country's drone industry after delaying the Cabinet's proposed US$6.6 billion special budget. The main opposition Kuomintang proposal allocates US$7.
Seoul eyes Taiwan’s success, bets big on AI and chips
South Korea is investing heavily in AI and semiconductors, committing about US$1.2 trillion to strengthen its position in the global AI race. The government aims to emulate aspects of Taiwan's successful semiconductor ecosystem,
New Taipei Sanying Metro Line opens with two months of free rides
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The New Taipei MRT Sanying Line officially opened to the public on Tuesday, launching a two-month free trial period and becoming New Taipei's first self-built and operated ...
Keep out of China’s clutches, Taiwan’s president tells military cadets
By Ben Blanchard and Ann Wang TAIPEI, June 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te warned military cadets on Tuesday not to succumb to China's spying activities and to defend freedom and ...
Traditional faith inspires courage in Taiwan’s Coast Guard
One officer in Taiwan's coast guard finds calm even in the geopolitically tense waters separating Taiwan and China thanks to a deep faith in traditional religion.
Newly opened Sanying line connects Taipei, Taoyuan
New Taipei's brand-new Sanying Metro Line has officially opened. Spanning 14.29 kilometers across 12 elevated stations, the new medium-capacity line connects the western terminus of the Taipei Metro ...
Taiwan steps up probe into AI hardware smuggling
Taiwanese authorities escalated a probe into the unauthorized diversion of advanced artificial-intelligence servers made by Super Micro Computer, as part of efforts to crack down on the alleged ...
New Taipei City unveils Hakka and art-themed cars for Sanying MRT
The New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems on Sunday unveiled two themed cars showcasing Hakka culture and the New Taipei City Art Museum on the Sanying MRT Line, which is to start trial ...
The US won’t give Taiwan the F-35 — not because it doubts the island, but because it expects China to invade
Washington has approved billions in weapons for Taiwan — F-16s, HIMARS, anti-ship missiles. But it keeps refusing the one jet Taipei has wanted for twenty years: the F-35. The reason isn't doubt about ...