Sirens rang out, roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Tuesday during an annual air-raid exercise simulating a Chinese missile attack. Sirens sounded at 1:30 p.
Typhoon prompts cancellation of Taiwan air force drills but naval exercises set to continue
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The arrival of typhoon Gaemi prompted the cancellation of air force drills off Taiwan’s east coast on Tuesday, although naval and land exercises are set to continue in other parts of ...
Han Kuang exercises start with drills on key river near Taipei
Taiwan yesterday carried out anti-landing drills on a strategic river on the first day of the annual Han Kuang exercises, which this year aim to be as close as possible to actual combat, with no ...
Ministry censured after solar power project probe
The Control Yuan yesterday approved its probe report on a near-shore solar power project in Changhua County, with a decision to censure the Ministry of Economic Affairs for negligence and misconduct ...
Award-Winning Japanese Marching Band Performs in Taipei – TaiwanPlus News
An award-winning Japanese high school marching band has performed for a crowd of more than 10,000 people in Taipei. The Nishihara High School marching band took part in the presidential office concert ...
Taiwan reacts to Trump’s they ‘should pay us for defense’ comments
While some Taiwanese agree with Trump's assessment of an imbalance in the defense partnership, others point to Taiwan's significant contributions, including billions of dollars spent on U.S. weapons.
GT investigates: Rumor ‘mainland media stepping in Taiwan TV program’ exposes DPP’s fake news fabrication chain targeting Beijing
Protesters demonstrate outside the "Legislative Yuan" of the Taiwan region, China, on May 21, 2024. Photo: Visual News It's nothing new for some separatist media outlets on the island of Taiwan, backed or indulged by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP ...
Taiwan tourism workshop in Cebu bolsters PH-Taiwan travel ties
Taiwan Tourism Workshop brought the spirit of Taiwanese tourism to Cebu, featuring top travel partners and operators to strengthen tourism ties between ...
Taiwan Begins Anti-Invasion Drills Amid China Threat
Taiwan's military on Monday launched the 2024 edition of its annual Han Kuang series of war games aimed at resisting an invasion from an increasingly aggressive China. This year's exercises have been updated to include what Taiwan's Defense Ministry has ...
Nvidia, Apple Supplier TSMC And Other US-Listed Taiwan Stocks Trading Lower In Pre-Market After Biden Quits Presidential Race
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. TSM and other leading Taiwanese stocks have taken a hit in the U.S. pre-market following the announcement of U.S. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. What Happened: TSMC’s shares ...
SGA’s McCullough speaks on game-fixing allegations in title match against Taipei-A
Following their title-clinching win against Chinese Taipei-B, the former San Miguel Beermen reinforcement was named the Jones Cup MVP after steering the Charles Tiu-coached squad to a sweep of the tourney with averages of 21.1 points, 8.1 rebounds ...
Taiwan begins annual Han Kuang exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion
Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang military drills on Monday, aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion.
Taiwan’s Lai Risks Angering China With ‘National Identity’ Call
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urged the ruling party to better develop the public’s sense of belonging to the democratically run archipelago, comments that risk worsening his difficult relationship with China.
Oversold Taiwan Bourse Called Lower Again On Monday
(RTTNews) - The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, plunging more than 1,100 points or 4.9 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 22,870-point plateau and it's expected to open under ...
Taiwan starts annual war games, aiming to closely mimic actual combat
China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its territory, has been staging regular exercises around the island for four years to pressure Taipei to accept Beijing's claim of sovereignty, ...
Dog recovers after mouth taping abuse in New Taipei
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A black dog was recently found on Ganyuan Street in New Taipei's Shulin District with its mouth taped shut, causing its wounds to rot down to the bone, according to a Sunday ...