China considers Taiwan to be its "sacred territory" and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under Chinese control.
Taiwan welcomes New Year with fireworks at skyscraper Taipei 101
Watch as Taiwan welcomes the New Year with fireworks at the skyscraper Taipei 101. The iconic Taipei 101 building, which was the world’s tallest skyscraper until 2010, was once again the venue for a ...
Taiwan considers joining ICC to deter potential China invasion
Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan Taiwan’s government is considering joining the international criminal court, in part to increase deterrence of a Chinese attack or invasion. Supporters ...
Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te’s ‘Taiwan independence’ remarks
A Chinese mainland spokesperson slammed Lai Ching-te, a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) politician, for spreading "Taiwan independence" remarks, noting that his remarks were full of confrontation m
China calls Taiwan presidential frontrunner ‘destroyer of peace’
China has slammed Taiwan presidential front-runner William Lai as a “destroyer of peace” following a televised debate on Saturday in which he defended Taiwan’s right to rule itself as a democracy.
China calls Taiwan president frontrunner a destroyer of peace
China's government called the frontrunner for Taiwan's next president "confrontational" and a destroyer of peace after he spoke at a presidential debate and said the island's sovereignty and ...
Ministry to station more military police in Taipei
To enhance the defense of the capital, the Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday confirmed a plan to station an additional military police battalion in Taipei, and to gradually double its ranks to ...
Taipei Zoo receives new red panda from Japan
A four-year-old male red panda from the Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens in Japan has arrived in Taiwan, Taipei Zoo said on Friday. The red panda, which has been named Wei Lai (未來), is undergoing a ...
Taiwan’s presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing
Taiwan’s presidential candidates expressed desire for peaceful relations with Beijing, which has described Jan. 13 elections on the self-ruled island as a choice between war and peace and stepped up harassment of the territory it claims as own.
Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to its people, presidential frontrunner says
Taiwan's sovereignty and independence belong to its people, the frontrunner to be its next president said on Saturday in an often testy debate with the other two candidates dominated by arguments over China and tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
The worshippers caught between China and Taiwan
Many Taiwanese follow religions with deep ties to China, which delights Beijing but worries Taipei.
Beijing Accuses Taiwan Government of Exaggeration – TaiwanPlus News
China's defense ministry accused Taiwan's ruling party, the Democratic Progressive Party, of exaggerating military threats for electoral gain. Over the past month, China has ramped up military activit
New Taipei City wardens bailed over China trip
The New Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office yesterday questioned 14 New Taipei City borough wardens and other residents for allegedly taking a Beijing-funded trip in exchange for supporting political ...
Taipei Auto Show returns after a four-year hiatus
The Taipei Auto Show opened on Thursday after a four-year hiatus, with car brands putting their hybrid and electric models front and center. More than 100 vehicle models from more than 20 local and ...
Taiwan election: Candidates receive rock star treatment, steamed buns while campaigning
DPP's Lai Ching-te leads his rivals when it comes to support from women voters, according to one poll. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Commercial property deals in Taiwan increase 2.8%
Commercial property transactions in Taiwan increased 2.8 percent to NT$137 billion (US$4.46 billion) this year, mainly due to demand for offices and factories, but land deals tumbled 20.4 percent to a ...