An Oscar-nominated documentary short from S. Leo Chiang points to uncertainty in the Taiwan Strait. “How do I personalize this really complicated geopolitical situation?” ...
Taiwan revises up 2024 GDP growth forecast to 3.43% as exports recover
Taiwan's trade-based economy is expected to grow at a faster clip in 2024 than previously forecast, as export demand for the island's high-tech products begins to recover, the statistics office said ...
Taipei Zoo mourns loss of black bear Hsiao-hsiung
Hsiao-hsiung (小熊), an Asian black bear that was sent to Taipei Zoo as a cub after being found for sale in a cage in Chiayi County’s Alishan Township (阿里山), had been euthanized at the age of 34 due to ...
New Tuvalu govt vows to stick with Taipei
Tuvalu's new government on Wednesday pledged to maintain its 'special' relationship with Taiwan, ending speculation that the Pacific island nation was poised to switch diplomatic recognition to ...
Video Shows Taiwan’s ‘Hai Kun’ Submarine Seen on Water for First Time
Taiwan cannot stop unification "no matter how many weapons" it acquires, the Chinese embassy in the U.S. told Newsweek.
Multiple Chinese vessels, aircraft spotted off Taiwan amid tensions over deadly boat sinking
Taiwan’s defence ministry reported that China had launched 15 warplanes, 11 naval vessels, and one balloon into the waters and sky surrounding the island in the 24 hours before 6:00 am on Wednesday (2 ...
After Taiwan’s striking lantern festival, school kids help clean up the mess
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 ...