As the United States now accelerates its plunge into a dangerous rivalry with China, U.S. policymakers must not forget the lessons of the Berlin crisis—lessons about how two sparring superpowers tiptoed back from war and ultimately arrived at an uneasy détente.
China Sanctions Five Taiwan Political Pundits to Pressure Lai
China said it would sanction five Taiwanese political commentators and roll out a law to punish “separatists,” moves aimed at piling pressure on incoming president Lai Ching-te just days before he takes office.
China Responds to US and Taiwan’s Secret Naval Training in Pacific
Beijing has ratcheted up military, economic and diplomatic pressure since President Tsai Ing-wen of the China-skeptic DPP was elected in 2016. Tsai's incoming successor, President-elect Lai Ching-te, ...
China military incursions inch closer to Taiwan, sources say
China's military has sailed and flown closer to Taiwan in recent weeks than it has before, and staged mock attacks on foreign vessels ahead of the inauguration of the island's next president on Monday ...
E&R New Plant Project at Taiwan Qiaotou Science Park
Advanced laser and plasma equipment manufacturer E&R Technology (8027.TWO) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new plant at Taiwan Qiaotou Science Park on May 9, 2024. The event brought together ...
Taipei mayor embarks on Tokyo visit to strengthen relations
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, who is increasingly tipped as a future Taiwanese presidential candidate, began a four-day visit to Japan ...
Taipei’s defence ministry detects 45 Chinese aircraft around Taiwan
Beijing regards incoming president Lai Ching-te as a ‘dangerous separatist’, and tensions between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait have been high since he won the January poll ...
Taiwan Drag Queens Bring Their Glamour to Presidential Office Celebrating RuPaul Win
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind celebrated last month's win on RuPaul's Drag Race by staging a riotous, emotional performance at Taiwan's presidential office on Wednesday in front of President Tsai Ing-wen.
Taiwan’s impressive Cannes showing boosted by new generation of talent
Titles include 'Mongrel' in Directors' Fortnight, 'Locust' in Critics' Week, 'The Shameless' in Un Certain Regard and 'Meeting With Pol Pot' in Cannes Premiere.
Canadian woman caught smuggling 23 kg of ketamine into Taiwan
Aviation police said the woman is suspected of being part of a larger drug trafficking syndicate that makes use of foreign nationals to bring illicit drugs into Taiwan. Aviation police added that the 23-year-old woman was caught on March 23, per CNA.
Taiwan says WHO should let it attend all its meetings
Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu called on the World Health Organization on Wednesday to allow the island to attend all its meetings if it is serious about its goal of "Health for All", ahead of a ...
Taiwan-Czech chip deal expected to be finalized this month
Taiwan and the Czech Republic are expected to finalize a deal within two weeks to open an advanced center for chip design and bolster semiconductor capabilities in the European country, a Ministry of ...
Time to allow Taiwan into the WHO – opinion
Taiwan and Israel share the value of universal health coverage, and Taiwan is committed to sustainable healthcare; it's time they are included in the WHO.
CNA Correspondent – What’s in store for cross-strait relations ahead of incoming Taiwan president William Lai’s inauguration
Four months after being elected Taiwan’s next president, William Lai officially takes on the role next week. He’s got a lot on his plate, namely safeguarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Suhua Highway project progressing
The unimproved sections are a 5.3km stretch from Hualien County’s Heping Township (和平) to Hejhong (和中) in Sioulin Township (秀林) and a 15.1km stretch from Chongde (崇德) to Heren (和仁), and a 9.3km ...
Taiwan-China tensions ratchet up week before presidential inauguration
Taiwan reported Chinese forces were carrying out another “combat patrol” near the island on Tuesday, including sending aircraft across the Taiwan Strait’s sensitive median line, as tensions rise a week before a new Taiwanese president takes office.