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Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s new president Monday, beginning a term in which he is expected to continue the self-governing island’s policy of de facto independence from China while seeking to ...

“The idea of personal computing, to people in Taiwan, is inherently democratic,” Tang says. Computers and internet access meant the ability to publish books without state sponsorship, and communicate without state surveillance, a stark contrast to the martial law era that only ended in 1987, six years after Tang was born.

Hong Kong actor-singer Alex To fulfilled a dream on May 18, performing at the Taipei Arena for the first time as part of his Get Up World Tour. “This concert at the Taipei Arena was held 30 years after my last performance at Taipei Municipal Stadium in 1993,

For William Lai’s inauguration speech, the priority seemed to sound the right notes and avoid any language that could be construed as an affront.

Export orders last month jumped 10.8% from a year earlier, the biggest leap since March 2022, to $47.1 billion, the economy ministry said on Monday, topping the 4.5% gain forecast in a Reuters poll. Orders had edged up 1.2% in March.

Ahn Bo Hyun's comedic chair fall in Taipei fan meeting delights fans as he humorously reacts to a toy gift, showcasing his charm and versatility. The viral moment endears him to fans, adding to his list of accomplishments in popular K-dramas.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Glowball Music Festival, founded by Sonia Calico, is an ambitious new music festival that seeks to redefine the electronic music scene in Taiwan. “Sorry if I sound a little hoarse or hungover, but I was giving out shots in the ...

Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s president Monday, marking the start of a historic third consecutive term for the island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which has championed democracy in the face of years of growing threats from authoritarian China.

Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in as president on Monday. The 64-year-old former kidney doctor and ex-vice president took his oath of office in Taipei. The new leader will have to navigate the complex relationship between America and China, which has ...

Lai entered politics as mayor of the southern city of Tainan and then rose to vice president. He takes over from Tsai Ing-wen, who led Taiwan through eight years of economic and social development ...

As Lai Ching-te takes office, these photos show how this island democracy revels in the vibrant society its people have created.

Lai Ching-te has vowed to continue Taiwan’s defense and foreign policy of avoiding tensions with China while also standing up for the island democracy’s freedoms.

About 30 Indonesian migrant workers gathered outside the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office (IETO) to Taipei yesterday to demand better protection of their rights and the abolition of the broker system. During the rally, Indonesians working in the ...

President-elect Lai Ching-te took leaders from some of Taiwan's handful of remaining diplomatic allies shrimping on Sunday, the day before he takes office and has to deal with China which believes the island has no right to the trappings of a state.

As Taiwan's new President-elect, Lai Ching-te's swearing in ceremony draws near, the island's coastguard has ramped up patrols over the weekend amid increasing presence of Chinese vessels, according to Al Jazeera.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A volunteer soldier in New Taipei was charged with the murder of his girlfriend, also a soldier, on Saturday (May 18). The man, a 19-year-old surnamed Hsu (許), got into an argument with his 19-year-old girlfriend, surnamed Liu ...