On October 25th 1949 an advance force of 9,000 PLA troops attempted to land in what was meant to be a decisive strike against the Nationalist forces who had fled to Taiwan and nearby islands (including Kinmen) at the end of China’s civil war.
Taiwan ramps up efforts to woo Japanese tourists
Keelung, Taiwan is stepping up efforts to attract Japanese visitors, leveraging the city’s natural, cultural and culinary assets as well as the island’s proximity and listing in a Japan campaign to ...
Chinese naval formation enters Taiwan Strait, monitored by Taipei
Taiwan's defense ministry said the island's military has sent forces to monitor a Chinese naval formation, led by the aircraft carrier Shandong, that entered the Taiwan Strait ...
Regent Taipei joins EarthCheck Certified status
The alliance places the hotel at the forefront of global efforts for environmental responsibility in travel and tourism.
From Kyiv to Taipei: Unraveling the impact of space on military and Taiwan’s daunting prospects
In the wake of the full-scale Russian invasion, global attention has focused on Western military support extended to Ukraine. Much of this recognition centers on the provision of conventional ...
Taiwan and China Build Missiles to Strike Each Other’s Heartland
Taiwan's Air Force has reportedly obtained a newly developed missile that can reach Beijing. Taiwan is said to have developed a new missile called Ching Tien with a range of 2,000 kilometers (over ...
This year’s Biden-Xi summit has better foundation but South China Sea and Taiwan risks won’t go away
The course of events in the year since the last meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping offers cautious hope that they will have better luck this time around.
China and Taiwan’s espionage shadow war
Taiwan has accused China of expanding its spying efforts against the self-governing democracy. Since the start of the year "at least 16 people" have faced accusations of spying for China, the BBC ...
Fann Wong super chill about leaving son Zed for a month for work in Taipei because he’s “grown up now”
Fann will be reuniting with her former The Truth About Jane and Sam co-star Peter Ho after close to two decades.
2023 Taiwan Design Expo: A Grand Unveiling of Innovative Artistry in New Taipei City
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its inaugural showcase in New Taipei City on October 6th, the 2023 Taiwan Design Expo emerged as a groundbreaking event in the world of design and art ...
Cultural Affairs Department, New Taipei City: 2023 Taiwan Design Expo: A Grand Unveiling of Innovative Artistry in New Taipei City
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its inaugural showcase in New Taipei City on October 6th, the 2023 Taiwan Design Expo emerged as a groundbreaking event in the world of design and art ...
Can the US and China reassure each other over Taiwan ahead of crucial elections?
When Xi Jinping and Joe Biden meet at the Apec summit, both will have chance to clarify their position on one of the main stumbling blocks to better relations.
Xi-Biden meeting overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine and Israel – and US stance on Taiwan
Chinese and US presidents meeting amid a deteriorating geopolitical climate, with the countries on opposing sides of two major conflicts
Taipei exhibition shines light on hostages in Gaza
A group of advocates yesterday staged an installation art exhibition in Taipei’s 228 Peace Memorial Park to raise awareness of the more than 200 hostages taken during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Taiwan says Chinese government sent seven aircraft, five ships near island
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that People’s Liberation Army of China flew seven aircraft sorties and five ships near Taiwan.
Japanese island holds disaster drill in shadow of Taiwan threat
Japan on Sunday conducted a tsunami evacuation drill on its westernmost island, an exercise that could also help residents respond to an emergency arising from any attempt by China to take control of ...