Malaysia eased past Chinese Taipei 4-1 on Wednesday in the third round of the group stage to top the "Group of Death" at the Sudirman Cup. Group C, featuring Malaysia, Chinese Taipei and India, was widely seen as the hardest-fought group.
Ukraine war providing lessons for Taipei – Austin
Ukraine's war against invading Russian forces is providing lessons for Taiwan by showing how a smaller military can successfully defend against a larger one, United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday.
Rare creature — as adorable as it is dangerous — spotted on farm in Taiwan, photos show
The small, weasel-like creature — identified as a Formosan yellow-throated marten — was seen on Wuling Farm, according to a report from Central News Agency translated by Taiwan News. Wuling Farm shared photos of the encounter on Instagram on May 2.
Taiwan opposition party picks New Taipei mayor, a former police chief, as its presidential candidate
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's opposition Nationalist Party picked the popular mayor of New Taipei City, Hou Yu-ih, on Wednesday as its candidate in next year's presidential election, seen as a referendum on the island's future relations with China.
Taiwan Opposition Taps Popular Former Cop in Election That Is Pivotal for U.S., China
The island’s main opposition party nominated a former policeman with broad appeal but nebulous views on Beijing as its candidate for the presidency.
Taiwan Opposition Taps Popular Former Cop in Election That’s Pivotal for U.S., China
The island’s main opposition party nominated a former policeman with broad appeal but nebulous views on Beijing as its candidate for the presidency.
In Taipei, ex-UK PM says West must not abandon Taiwan to appease China
Former British prime minister and Conservative MP Liz Truss Wednesday criticized European nations for abandoning Taiwan, which she considered crucial to the freedom and democracy of Europe. Truss was addressing an event at a Taiwan thinktank,
Mainland authority refutes media claims of Taiwan firms pulling out of Kunshan
Authorities on the Chinese mainland disputed recent Taiwanese media reports claiming that Kunshan, a major hub for Taiwan isle-based manufacturers, has witnessed an exit of firms, saying those reports ...
Foxconn’s Gou congratulates New Taipei mayor for winning opposition’s presidential nomination
TAIPEI, May 17 (Reuters) - Foxconn founder Terry Gou on Wednesday congratulated New Taipei City mayor Hou Yu-ih for winning the presidential nomination for Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, he said in a post on Facebook. Gou was a ...
Liz Truss in Taiwan calls for ‘economic Nato’ to challenge China
Former British PM says Taiwan is ‘on the front line of the global battle for freedom’ during trip that China has called a ‘dangerous political show’
Taiwan’s Kuomintang picks New Taipei City mayor as presidential candidate
Taiwan's main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT) will pick New Taipei City mayor Hou Yu-ih to be its presidential candidate, a senior party source told Reuters on Wednesday. The run-up to the key ...
Taipei proposes appraisal subsidy for unsafe buildings
Taipei City councilors on Tuesday proposed additional subsidies to encourage the demolition and reconstruction of buildings in the city made using concrete that contains sea sand. Taipei Department of ...
Taiwan’s Kuomintang to pick New Taipei City mayor as presidential candidate – source
Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party will pick New Taipei City mayor Hou Yu-ih to be its presidential candidate at the election early next year, a senior party source told Reuters on Wednesday.
China prepared to ‘smash’ Taiwan independence as US preps arms package
A Chinese defense ministry spokesman said an increase in exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwanese militaries is an “extremely wrong and dangerous move."
China brands Liz Truss’s trip to Taiwan a ‘dangerous political stunt’
Former prime minister will challenge Rishi Sunak to deliver on rhetoric about Beijing being a ‘threat’ to UK
In Taiwan, UK’s ex-PM urges West to confront ‘Cold War’ with China
British former prime minister Liz Truss, on a visit to Taiwan Wednesday, will set up a full-throated clash with both China and her successor Rishi Sunak in demanding the West get tough with Beijing.In a speech in Taipei,