Following a stabbing incident at MRT Taipei Main Station and near Zhongshan Station on Dec. 19 that killed four, including the attacker, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) has ordered security drills ...
Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse
Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
Taiwan and America Are Rebuilding Their Artillery Arsenals—Before China Attacks
Taiwan understands the importance of artillery in keeping China at bay—and also understands that if it is to secure a reliable supply of shells, it must build them itself.
Taiwan, US eye high-tech supply chain
Taiwan aims to build a “democratic” high-tech supply chain with the US and form a strategic artificial intelligence (AI) partnership under the new tariffs deal it sealed with Washington last week, ...
Taipei to trial outdoor smoking ban in popular shopping district
The Taipei city government is banning smoking in a popular shopping district ahead of a potential citywide ban. But without a consensus on where to put designated smoking areas, shoppers and locals ...
Taiwan says it will lead ‘democratic’ high-tech supply chain with US
Taiwan aims to build a "democratic" high-tech supply chain with the United States and form a strategic AI partnership under the new tariffs deal it sealed with Washington ...
Weapons systems in budget unveiled
The Ministry of National Defense yesterday released information on seven categories of weapons systems to be procured under a stalled NT$1.25 trillion (US$39.57 billion) special defense budget, ...
Taipei military unit adds anti-air capabilities
A military police command in Taipei tasked with defending sensitive government facilities is being deployed with anti-air units in response to growing threats from China.
Micron to buy Taiwan plant for $1.8 billion
The Boise, Idaho-based company plans to acquire the Taiwanese chip-making site to meet surging demand for memory-storage products.
Reports: EVA Air to launch Washington, DC’s first-ever nonstop flight to Taiwan
EVA Air will launch the first-ever nonstop flight from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) this summer. Sun Chia-Ming, president of the Star Alliance ...
Taiwan detains journalist for allegedly bribing military officers to provide information to China
A journalist in Taiwan was detained Saturday on allegations of bribing army officers to provide military information to people from mainland China, as the self-ruled island cracks down on potential ...
New debris regulations disrupt construction projects in Taiwan
Taiwan’s National Land Management Agency on Wednesday outlined measures to help local governments manage construction soil and debris following disruptions caused by a new nationwide tracking system.
Chilling moment China practices ‘decapitation strike’ drills dropping bombs in daring night raid to seize Taiwan leaders
THIS is the chilling moment China practises a daring “decapitation strike” drill – unleashing an overnight blitz to simulate capturing Taiwanese leaders. Terrifying propaganda
Taiwan’s flagship chip maker charts a future beyond Taiwan
TSMC has for decades provided a “Silicon Shield” to its namesake island. Now it sees both business and geopolitical reasons for going big in the U.S.
New Year wishes
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei City mayoral candidate and Legislator Su Chiao-hui, third left, poses for a photograph as she distributes spring couplets at her Yingge service office yesterday ...
PLA sends drone into airspace near Taiwan-held Pratas Island in South China Sea
Southern Theatre Command cites ‘completely legitimate’ routine flight training, while Taipei calls it ‘provocative and irresponsible’ act.