Every year on the cusp of spring, hundreds of lanterns float into the skies around a small town in northern Taiwan, a spectacular light show that is one of the island's top tourist draws. When the ...
China says its coast guard patrols around Taiwan islands ‘beyond reproach’
China's government said on Wednesday that its coast guard patrols around a group of Taiwanese islands near the Chinese coast were "beyond reproach", and dismissed complaints the boarding of a Taiwan ...
Taipei YouBikes to be free for the first 30 minutes
People using Taipei’s YouBike rental service will not be charged for the first 30 minutes of rides from today, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) said yesterday. The move to make the first half an hour ...
Pictures Reveal Hardware on Taiwan’s Hunter-Killer Submarine
Taiwan's first homemade sub is being debuted with two target audiences in mind: main defense supplier Washington and No. 1 threat Beijing, an analyst says.
Taiwan president attends Japanese Emperor’s birthday reception in Taipei
Taiwan's president and vice president have attended a reception in Taipei to celebrate the birthday of Japan's Emperor Naruhito. This is the first time the two top leaders have attended the event ...
The dangerous parallels between Putin’s ambitions in Ukraine and Xi’s claims on Taiwan
Vladimir Putin justified his military aggression toward Ukraine, in part by invoking historical grievances and nationalism. His rationale echoes the narrative of Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Taiwan.
U.S.-China tensions over Taiwan threaten to derail Nvidia and other tech giants
But the legislation, as designed, will fall short of its objective; it may even weaken Taiwan’s most important industry, further threatening the island’s security. Today’s semiconductor industry ...
Taipei’s C.T. Pan secures full PGA Tour status with Mexico finish
Knapp becomes third first-time rookie winner in current PGA Tour season after Matthieu Pavon and Nick Dunlap Chinese Taipei’s C.T. Pan played out of his skin with a closing 6 under par 65 to earn a ...
China Is Running Out of Lines to Cross in the Taiwan Strait
The P.L.A.’s now-normalized presence around Taiwan raises the risk of an accidental confrontation. But over the longer term, it has also gradually created a dangerous sense of complacency in Taipei ...
China Moves on Taiwan’s Front-Line Islands With Close Patrols
China is increasing its coast guard activity around a group of Taiwan-controlled islands just off the Chinese mainland, dispatching multi-agency ships to patrol once-restricted waters. Footage ...
Tim Cone praises Gilas’ effort in whipping of Chinese Taipei
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas showcased its masterful defense against Chinese Taipei in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers at Philsports Arena on Sunday. Coach Tim Cone attributed the blowout win ...
Cone lauds Gilas’ 53-point rout of Chinese Taipei, but 2-0 just a ‘baby step’
I think we have to remember that Chinese Taipei played a top 20 team just three days ago and they played all the way to the end of the game," Cone said in the post-game press conference. "This 2-0 ...
Tuvalu names new PM, Taiwan says ties ‘everlasting’
Taiwan said it received assurances from Tuvalu's new prime minister Monday that ties were "everlasting", scotching rumours that the Pacific island nation was poised to flip alliances to Beijing.Lin ...
Chip giant TSMC opens first Japan factory as it diversifies away from Taiwan amid U.S.-China tensions
Japan's chip-manufacturing industry is 10 years behind world leaders such as TSMC and Samsung , according to a report.
HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Chinese Taipei – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas aims to make fans happy as it shoots for a successful homestand against Chinese Taipei to end the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers ...
Jamie Malonzo sits out Gilas game vs Chinese Taipei
Jamie Malonzo sat out Gilas Pilipinas’ game against Chinese Taipei after being under the weather, according to coach Tim Cone. After Gilas’ 106-53 win in the 2023 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers at ...