The U.S. State Department has removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island's government praised on Sunday as supporting Taiwan.
Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft as Canadian ship transits waters
Taiwan said it detected 24 Chinese military aircraft near the island on Sunday as a Canadian warship passed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait. It was the first Canadian naval vessel to transit the ...
Environmentalists oppose Shalun Farm development
Thirteen environmental protection groups nationwide have issued a joint statement opposing the proposed development of Shalun Farm, saying it would destroy the habitat and breeding grounds of the ...
Lessons from Taiwan: How digital tools can help governments regain the people’s trust
Taiwan's cyber ambassador-at-large, Audrey Tang, recounts how her country was able to rebuild trust in its government using digital tools.
Controversy over popular mainland Chinese ID cards in Taiwan prompts crackdown
Companies accused of helping thousands of Taiwanese apply for the documents are investigated, amid warnings over Beijing’s intentions.
Sailor with Chinese ID keeps Taiwanese citizenship
A Taiwanese navy sailor who was registered for a Chinese ID card by his mother will retain his Taiwanese citizenship, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced on Thursday, as reported by the ...
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te increases defence budget spending to 3 per cent of GDP
Taiwan President William Lai has announced plans to increase the country’s defence spending to at least 3 per cent of GDP in 2025, hours after US President Donald Trump reiterated his intent to impose ...
Advanced new Taiwan jet trainer crashes in setback for programme
One of the Taiwan air force's new, domestically developed advanced jet trainer aircraft crashed on Saturday after reporting engine failure, though the pilot safely bailed out, the military said.
No need for one country to control chip industry, Taiwan official says
There is no need for one country to control the semiconductor industry, which is complex and needs a division of labour, Taiwan's top technology official said on Saturday after U.S. President Donald ...
Taiwan Says It’ll Pour More Cash Into US After Trump Tariff Threats
Taiwan pledged to invest more in the U.S. after President Donald Trump vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign countries.
Couples Participate in Taipei Kissing Competition for Valentine’s Day – TaiwanPlus News
Ahead of Valentines Day, couples took part in a kissing competition in the middle of Taipei Main Station. A series of elimination rounds decided the winner, putting their smooching skills to the test.
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers says US investments progressing as planned
Taiwan's GlobalWafers said on Friday its investments in the United States were proceeding as planned as the company had not been notified of changes to agreed subsidies under the U.S. CHIPS Act. The U.
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers says it received no notifications about changes to US subsidies
Taiwan's GlobalWafers has not received any notifications indicating upcoming modifications to agreed subsidies under the U.S. CHIPS Act, CEO Doris Hsu said on Friday.
Posts falsely claim Trump administration changed Taiwan webpage
Various US government websites have been scrubbed of key information since Donald Trump began his second term, but the State Department has not overhauled its Taiwan factsheet webpage as of4. Social ...
Taiwan president to meet senior officials on US tariffs, sources say
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will hold a meeting of the National Security Council on Friday to discuss possible new U.S. tariffs as well as broader relations with the United States, ...
Explosion at Taiwan mall kills 4, injures dozens: Cause under investigation
In what appears to be a construction-related accident, an explosion at a mall in Taiwan killed four people an injured dozens including tourist, local officials reported Thursday.