Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, has become the oldest city in the country. In March, the city government recorded almost 560,000 people over the age of 65, which is more than 22%
Presidential Candidate, Former Taipei Mayor Ko Accused of Corruption – TaiwanPlus News
Former Taiwan presidential candidate and Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je has been named as a defendant in a corruption case. A KMT city councilor says Ko used his position to profit ...
Investors flood into Taiwan ETFs on AI boom, unnerving some
Money is pouring into Taiwan exchange-traded funds as investors scramble for exposure to the artificial intelligence supply chain, raising analyst and regulator caution just as a rally in the sector ...
Taiwan says 14 Chinese military planes crossed strait’s median line
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday that in the previous 24 hours it had detected 14 Chinese military aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait's median line.
Stay alert: Quake warning app demand surges in earthquake-rattled Taiwan
Earthquake warning smartphone apps have surged in popularity in Taiwan due to high demand from people eager to get a few extra seconds to take cover after more than 1,300 aftershocks rattled the ...
House Republicans urge Olympics to stop using ‘Chinese Taipei’ for Taiwan
Three House Republicans are calling on the International Olympic Committee to stop requiring Taiwan to compete under the name “Chinese Taipei,” accusing the organization of capitulating to “bullying” ...
Ko Wen-je listed as suspect in corruption probe
Prosecutors have listed former Taipei mayor and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) as a suspect in a corruption probe relating to the Core Pacific City (京華城) shopping mall ...
‘Mysterious’ winged creature rediscovered in Taiwan after 87 years, study says. See it
The winged insect was Pachyrhabda citrinacma, a “mysterious” and “elusive” species native to Taiwan and first discovered in 1936, the study said. The initial account was “limited to seven brief sentences,” and the original specimens were lost soon afterward, preventing researchers from being able to study the species further or identify it again.
Dem senator leads bipartisan effort to strengthen Taiwan supply chain amid China threat
Sen. Jacky Rosen led a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a bill that would evaluate Taiwan's resilience and strengthen the island's supply chain security.
Taiwan Approves $878 Million For Relief After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan last month. It was the most serious quake in its history. So,Taiwan's government has approved around 878$ million in order fix the massive landslides which blocke ...
Taipei Fashion Week in flux: How Taiwan is navigating its ambition of global recognition
While international fashion month may have long wrapped up, in Taiwan last week things were just kicking off as the country prepared to host its ...
Taiwan reports second Chinese ‘combat patrol’ in a week
Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday said that China had carried out a "joint combat readiness patrol" near the island for the second time in a week. Over the past four years, China's military has significantly ramped up its activities around democratically-governed Taiwan.
Taiwan approves $878 million for quake relief
Taiwan's government on Thursday approved around $878 million for earthquake relief after a massive quake last month killed at least 17 people and damaged buildings and infrastructure. The cabinet ...
Taipei High-School Band To Perform at Presidential Inauguration – TaiwanPlus News
Taipei's Jian Guo High School marching band is finalizing their first ever performance for the inauguration of the incoming president, Lai Ching-te, on May 20.
Taiwan says may be hard to attend WHO assembly, Blinken offers support
It will be hard for Taiwan to attend this year's World Health Organization annual assembly, and it hopes more countries will support its presence, the island's foreign minister said on Thursday after the United States pressed for an invite.
4 Dead After Dining At M’sian Kopitiam Chain In Taiwan Due To Bongkrek Acid Poisoning
The most recent victim had eaten kuey teow at the restaurant chain in mid-March. Follow us on Instagram , TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.