This means Taiwan has pulled ahead of South Korea ($35,960) for the first time in 23 years. Taiwan’s per capita GDP also remains above Japan’s ($34,720), after passing Asia’s second‑largest economy on ...
What’s in the U.S. weapons package for Taiwan and why China is angry
The Trump administration has approved the largest single package of weapons sales to Taiwan in U.S. history. Many of the systems mirror those the United States has supplied to Ukraine. The move is ...
Taipei knife attack: Pride and heartbreak as mother mourns son who died trying to stop assailant
Yu Chia-chang, 57, was killed confronting the attacker during Taipei’s deadly knife attack on Dec 19. His mother has since spoken publicly as Taiwan moves to honour his heroism.
China replaces commanders overseeing Beijing, Taiwan operations
Chinese President Xi Jinping installed new military leadership for its central and eastern regions amid an unprecedented purge of the top defense echelons.
‘Extremely cunning’ suspect in deadly Taiwan knife attack planned it for over a year
Police say the suspect in a deadly knife and grenade attack that left three dead and 11 wounded in Taiwan’s capital had been meticulously planning the assault for more than a year ...
Taiwan Tightens Security After Deadly Attacks Shock the Island
Taiwan stepped up security at transport hubs across the island after knife attacks in the capital killed three people and injured several others — a rare violent spree that shocked the democracy of 23 million people.
Taiwan hails hero bystander who tried to tackle Taipei knife attacker
Bystander who tried to tackle Taipei knife attacker and died from wounds is hailed as hero - Taiwanese police rule out terrorism after smoke grenade and knife attack
4 People Dead, 9 Injured After Mass Stabbing Attack and Smoke Bombing at Train Station
At least four people are dead after a 27-year-old suspect set off smoke bombs before stabbing others at random in Taipei, Taiwan, on Friday, Dec. 19. The suspect allegedly fell to his death while running from police.
China complains about Japanese official visiting Taiwan as Taipei pushed for cooperation
China has lodged a diplomatic complaint with Japan regarding the visit by a high-ranking official of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to Taiwan, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday,
Taiwan mourns victims of Taipei stabbings
Many people in Taiwan are visiting the sites of Friday's deadly stabbing spree in central Taipei to leave flowers and offer prayers for the victims.
Taipei knife attack: 57-year-old who tried to stop attacker died from wound that pierced heart
Victims of the attack have been urged to get tested after one of them was found to be HIV-positive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing as security stepped up islandwide ahead of holidays
It comes as authorities ramped up security measures for major holiday events, including the Taipei Marathon and year-end festive celebrations.
Taipei police rule out terrorist intent in knife attacks at metro stations
Police say the random smoke grenade and stabbing attacks at two separate metro stations show no sign of a terrorist motive. The Taipei Metro and Taipei City government are offering over US$160,000 in ...
Taipei knife attack: Police say suspect appeared to have acted alone; timeline points to advance planning
The smoke bomb and knife attacks at Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan Station killed three victims and injured 11.
Taiwan attacker planned assault that killed 3 and injured 11, authorities say
Taiwanese authorities says the man who killed three people and injured 11 others in knife and smoke-grenade attacks in Taipei had planned the assaults and set fires at other locations earlier in the ...
Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after four die
The man suspected of carrying out an attack in Taiwan with a smoke grenade and knife acted alone, police said on Saturday of the incident that killed four, including the attacker. Chang Wen, 27, from the northern city of Taoyuan,