The Tourism Administration yesterday in a ceremony in the Grand Hotel Taipei unveiled the designs of the main lantern and handheld lanterns of this year’s Taiwan Lantern Festival. The annual festival ...
China surveillance missions spotted in the sky over Taiwan
Taiwanese defense officials have confirmed the presence of several Chinese spy flights over the island's airspace just days before the country's presidential election.
Xi Jinping says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with Taiwan in New Year’s speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping asserted in his New Year's address his country will "surely" be reunited with Taiwan as the island nation prepares to hold its presidential elections.
Jeremy Lin dazzles as New Taipei City Kings down the Meralco Bolts
Jeremy Lin scored a team-high 23 points to lead New Taipei City Kings to an 89-77 win over the Meralco Bolts in their East Asia Super League game at the Philsports Arena.
Why Taylor Swift is caught up in Taiwan’s presidential election
Taylor Swift has unexpectedly become a major talking point in the imminent Taiwanese elections after a politician alleged that the pop sensation refused to perform on the self-governed island, fearing a war would break out with China.
Taiwan’s foreign minister on what’s at stake in the coming election
Starting with its first direct presidential election in 1996, Taiwan has conducted seven rounds of elections for president, with three peaceful changes of governing party. Through the years following Taiwan’s successful transition from authoritarianism to democracy,
‘Warn New President..’: Chinese Elections To Determine War Or Peace For Taiwan
According to an official who spoke anonymously due to lack of authorization to engage with the media, Beijing might adopt a wait-and-see approach, reserving a robust reaction until after May 20 when the incoming president assumes office and delivers an inauguration address.
China’s Balloons Are Back. This Time They Are Over Taiwan.
The Taiwanese defense ministry reports four Chinese balloons floating across the self-ruled island days ahead of a pivotal election.
Jeremy Lin, New Taipei hand Meralco home loss in EASL
Meralco’s offense conked out in the second half as the Bolts fell to Jeremy Lin and the visiting New Taipei Kings, 89-77, in their East Asia Super League (EASL) rematch on Wednesday night. The Bolts, ...
Bolts lose steam vs Jeremy Lin-led New Taipei Kings in EASL
The Meralco Bolts ran out of ammunition in the second half and bowed to the unblemished New Taipei Kings, 89-77, in East Asia Super League (EASL) action Wednesday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City ...
China unveils new images of next-generation aircraft carrier days before Taiwan election
Xi Jinping has demanded China’s military complete a modernisation programme by 2027 – the year when some analysts fear Beijing could try to take Taiwan by force
Shun Pro-independence Forces; China in Last-minute Appeal to Taiwan Voters Ahead of Presidential Poll
China claims the estranged island of Taiwan, which remained a democracy compared to China's one-party rule of the ruling Communist Party, as part of the mainland
‘Hawkish’ China Military Squeeze on Taiwan Likely After Election
Jaw Shaw-kong, the KMT's vice president candidate, said last month Taiwan should ramp up missile production to show it can strike into China in the event of war, although he also said China should allow in Taiwanese military observers as a sign of goodwill and to lessen tensions.
Taiwan’s NDC says export reliance on China market down to 35.4%
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Over the past seven years, Taiwan has varied its export markets and cut its reliance on the Chinese economy, the National Development Council (NDC) said Tuesday (Jan. 2). The st
‘Hawkish’ China military squeeze on Taiwan likely after 13 January election
The arms race across the Taiwan Strait and Chinese military pressure against the island Beijing claims as its "sacred" territory is unlikely to end no matter who wins Taiwan's closely watched ...
Newsome, Black out of Meralco roster in rematch with Taipei Kings
It is not clear what ails the two Meralco guards, although Newsome had been advised by doctors to rest for a week after Christmas.