STORY: This disaster drill is meant to prepare for crisis on Japan’s westernmost frontier - be it a natural disaster or - as island mayor Kenichi Itokazu increasingly worries, a humanitarian one.
How Narendra Modi’s India is tiptoeing towards Taiwan
Border dispute between Asian giants coupled with economic deals involving Taipei have fuelled quiet shift in New Delhi’s posture.
As Taiwan prepares for 2024 election, fear of Chinese interference increases
Taiwan's 2024 election must be free from "outside interference," Washington's top diplomat in Taipei said on Monday, adding that U.S. policy towards the island will remain the same whomever wins.
Taiwan to begin subsidizing IC innovation in January
Taiwan is set to launch a 10-year subsidy scheme for the domestic chipmaking industry in January, with a total funding of NT$300 billion (US$9.28 billion). The premium content you are trying to open ...
Taipei’s new envoy to US may be less effective than his predecessor, analysts say
Alexander Yui Tah-ray tapped last month to replace Hsiao Bi-khim, who stepped down to become DPP vice-presidential candidate Yui is not the politician Hsiao is, but some contend Taipei needs someone ...
BingX Sponsored NFT TAIPEI for Second Consecutive Year
BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, proudly announces its strategic sponsorship of NFT Taipei 2023, marking the second consecutive year of partnership with this prime event. NFT Taipei, ...
US officials to visit Taiwan to explain chip curbs, minister says
U.S. officials plan to visit Taiwan to explain to companies details of new curbs, primarily aimed at China, on advanced chip exports, the island's economy minister said on Monday. The Biden ...
The Wild Card in Taiwan’s Election: Frustrated Young Voters
An important bloc for the governing party, the island’s youth are focusing on bread-and-butter issues and have helped propel the rise of an insurgent party.
Taipei Ranked Asia’s 12th Most Expensive City – TaiwanPlus News
Taipei was named the 12th-most expensive city to live in Asia by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Singapore tied with Zurich, Switzerland in the EIU's Worldwide Cost of Living Index. The ...
Think of Hong Kong when you vote, Taiwan president says
Look at Hong Kong and think of Taiwan,' Tsai Ing-wen said. 'We don't want Hong Kong-style peace. We want dignified peace.' ...
Taipei travel search results rise 2,786% due to ‘duping’
A study published by online booking platform Expedia revealed searches for travel to Taipei have ballooned 2,786 percent following the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions due to the city ...
Baseball legend Sadaharu Oh throws first pitch at Taipei Dome
The 83-year-old former slugger, revered in both Japan and Taiwan, said he hoped the stadium would bolster Taiwanese baseball.
Think of what happened to Hong Kong when you vote, Taiwan president says
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen appealed to voters on Sunday to think of what had happened to Chinese-controlled Hong Kong when they cast their ballots next month, saying peace must be backed up with a ...
Joint Chiefs chairman says ‘we all should be’ worried about China possibly invading Taiwan
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. said during an interview that Americans should be concerned about the possibility of China invading Taiwan. Brown made the comments ...
Syed Modi International 2023 Badminton, Wrap: Priyanshu Rajawat Loses His Semi-Final Clash To Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Jen
Despite a boycott call by the Maoists, villagers in Naxal-infested Bastar of Chhattisgarh turned out to vote in large numbers. Unlike the Indian cricket team in the World Cup, the Congress may just be ...
Taipei Exhibition Explores Living With HIV – TaiwanPlus News
It's World HIV/AIDS Day. To mark the occasion, one Taiwanese group of artists is staging an exhibition to highlight the daily realities for people living with HIV.