William Lai’s priorities are bolstering Taiwan’s defenses and consolidating ties with democracies. China is unlikely to pursue dialogue with Lai and would instead increase pressure on Taiwan.
Xi told Biden at summit that China plans reunify with Taiwan
China's President Xi Jinping told President Joe Biden at their recent summit of China's intention to unify with Taiwan.
Taipei temperatures could drop to 10°C until Saturday
A strong continental cold air mass moving south toward Taiwan could push temperatures in Taipei down to 10°C or below sometime from yesterday night to Saturday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA ...
Xi straight-up told Biden that China is going to take over Taiwan, report says. It could end in war.
The Chinese leader Biden told China's ambitions to control Taiwan were unchanged at a meeting meant to reduce tensions.
In China’s Eyes We’re All Separatists, Taiwan Presidential Frontrunner Says
"Don't foolishly allow China to define Taiwan independence," he said, standing next to the other two candidates, Hou Yu-ih from Taiwan's largest opposition party the Kuomintang, and former Taipei ...
Xi warned Biden during summit that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China
The Chinese leader's message in San Francisco got the attention of U.S. officials because it was delivered at a meeting that was intended to reduce tensions.
Taiwan to ‘handle’ spate of Chinese balloons based on threat level
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan will "handle" Chinese balloons flying nearby based on threat assessments, though officials believe the current wave is for weather purposes, driven by the prevailing winds at ...
Taiwan’s iconic Elephant Trunk Rock collapses
The Elephant Trunk Rock, a renowned natural attraction in northern Taiwan, has collapsed into the sea due to natural weathering. The announcement: The Ruifang District Office in New Taipei City reported that the rock formation,
DeMarcus Cousins signs 10-day contract to play in Taiwan
DeMarcus Cousins, who has been out of the NBA for more than a season, has signed a 10-day contract to play for the Taiwan Beer Leopards in the Taiwanese league. The team has confirmed this on their Facebook page,
Taiwan’s Ability to Defend Against China Invasion Thrown Into Question
When former US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien visited Taipei earlier this year, he suggested that one million AK47-wielding Taiwanese “around every corner” and “in every apartment block” ...
Anglers catch translucent creature deep in the ocean off Taiwan. It’s a new species
Anglers off the coast of Taiwan recently reeled in a peculiar kind of fish — with translucent fins and bulging eyes — from deep below the surface. The scaly creatures were transported to a market on ...
Taipei Death Match Announced For MLW Kings Of Colosseum
Rickey Shane Page and AKIRA will wage war at MLW Kings of Colosseum. Major League Wrestling has announced that Rickey Shane Page will put the MLW National Openweight Championship on the line against ...
Taipei widely backed at COP28: MOFA
Ko publicly urged her not to blame MOFA for the incident. The iconic Queen’s Head rock (女王頭) at Yehliu Geopark (野柳公園) in New Taipei City is under spotlight after part of the Shenao Elephant Trunk Rock ...
Business visitors to receive cash to holiday in Taiwan
Travelers on organized business trips are to receive NT$2,000 (US$63.77) each to remain in Taiwan as tourists after their trips conclude, the Tourism Administration and the Bureau of Foreign Trade ...
William Lai touts cultural plans
The growth of culture and arts would be a priority if he is elected president, Vice President William Lai (賴清德), said at a campaign event in Taipei yesterday. Lai, the Democratic Progressive Party’s ...
Mainland condemns Taiwan’s DPP for investigating Taipei neighborhood chiefs over cross-Strait visits
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese mainland strongly criticized the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan on Tuesday for launching investigations into 41 neighborhood chiefs from ...