Curated by Edward Chiu (邱奕堅), Two Kings is the first solo exhibition of Toronto-based photographer Pengkuei Ben Huang (黃鵬魁) to be held in the city of his birth. It officially opens today in Taipei’s ...
Lloyd Austin expresses U.S. ‘concern’ over China’s Taiwan straight activities in meeting with counterpart
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III expressed "concern" to his Chinese counterpart about its activities in the Taiwan Strait after its recent actions in the region, during a bilateral meeting on Friday.
US, China defence chiefs lock horns on Taiwan at Asia security summit
The U.S. and Chinese defence chiefs locked horns on Taiwan in their first face-to-face meeting in two years on Friday, but both sides emphasised the need to keep military-to-military communications open.
GOP lawmaker shreds Biden’s lack of ‘moral clarity’ on Taiwan
House Taiwan Caucus co-Chair Rep. Andy Barr criticized the Biden administration's approach to tensions with China.
Taiwan-China: A Timeline of Tensions in 2024
On Thursday, 38 Chinese warplanes were detected over the Taiwan Strait, with all but 10 crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, a de facto maritime boundary between the two countries.
How a Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead to a direct war between the US and Beijing
House lawmakers visiting Taiwan this week are warning that a Chinese invasion of the island could likely lead to a direct conflict between the U.S. and Beijing.
Taiwan accuses Chinese Apple supplier of trying to illegally poach tech talent
Taiwanese law enforcement has accused a Chinese Apple supplier of illegally operating in Taiwan and trying to poach tech talent, and said a U.S.-sanctioned Chinese firm had illegally set up operations ...
China says military drills around Taiwan met goals, warns of further action if provoked
China's military successfully achieved its objectives during two days of exercises around Taiwan, a defense ministry spokesperson reported. The drills occurred last week.
China suspends tariff concessions on 134 items under Taiwan trade deal
China's Ministry of Finance said on Friday it would suspend tariff concessions given to Taiwan on 134 items under a trade deal, saying Taipei had failed to take "effective measures to lift trade ...
Bipartisan criticism targets Biden for his lack of ‘moral clarity’ on Taiwan
House Taiwan Caucus co-Chair Rep. Andy Barr criticized the Biden administration's approach to tensions with China.
China’s military exercises last week ‘looked like a rehearsal’ for a Taiwan invasion, US’ top officer in the Pacific says
China's two-day military exercises last week surrounded Taiwan, demonstrating what a blockade or invasion could look like.
China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president
China's Defense Ministry has denounced U.S. and U.K. affirmations of support for Taiwan's newly elected government shortly after the island that Beijing claims sovereignty over freely chose its new le
Taiwan Raises Economic Growth Forecast as Tech Exports Boom
Taiwan expects to triple its economic growth rate this year as strong demand for new technology such as artificial intelligence boosts the island’s exports.
Taiwan Leader’s Bid to Keep China at Bay Risks Being Hamstrung
Lai Ching-te’s tumultuous first ten days as Taiwan’s president signal he’s going to be more hamstrung than his predecessor in bolstering the island’s defenses, even as Beijing ramps up military threats.
Taiwan raises 2024 GDP forecast on strong AI-related exports, home consumption
Taiwan's trade-reliant economy is expected to grow at a faster pace in 2024 than previously forecast, owing to high demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications abroad and solid consumption at home,
The Taiwan parliament’s excessive power grab
The possibility, for instance, of a government official being thrown into prison for up to three years because lawmakers judge that he or she is in “contempt of parliament” — an ill-defined charge — could open the door to politically motivated witch hunts.