Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response.
China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns
China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.
Taiwanese government paid thousands for New England lawmakers to visit
The Taiwanese government paid thousands of dollars to fly New England lawmakers there for a multi-day visit this month that included a stay at a five-star hotel in Taipei and meetings with top ...
Taiwan’s Pingtung to complete first central social housing project next year
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Pingtung’s first national government-funded social housing will provide 520 units across two 14-story towers and is expected to be completed by the end of next year.
Taipei’s Street Food Paradise and Must-Try Snacks
At Taipei’s Ningxia Night Market, the streets come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Taiwan’s famous street food culture. This video explores the must-try snacks, local specialties, and ...
Japan says warplanes scrambled as Chinese drone detected near southern island close to Taiwan
Tension between Japan and China has escalated over the new Japanese leader's suggestion Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing attacks Taiwan.
What to Know About Japan and China’s Spat Over Taiwan
China has reacted strongly to Japan’s Prime Minister suggesting an attack on Taiwan could prompt Japan to militarily intervene.
A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties
Japan's new conservative leader has stirred tensions with China, leading to a diplomatic rift. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks about Taiwan have angered Beijing.
Taipei holds first Presidential Cup Street Dance competition
Open auditions for the Presidential Cup Street Dance competition began in August, attracting more than 500 groups nationwide. Participants included Olympian b-boy Sun Chen (孫振), as well as the ...
Japan seeks to calm escalating Taiwan with China over
By Tim Kelly and Liz Lee TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) -Japan on Monday moved to tamp down an escalating diplomatic row with China over Taiwan that has prompted Beijing to ...
In a first, Taiwan to distribute security handbook to all households as China threat rises
Taiwan will begin distributing millions of civil defence handbooks to households across the island this week, in an unprecedented effort to prepare residents for potential emergencies, including the possibility of a Chinese attack.
Tokyo dispatches envoy to Beijing as tensions over Taiwan comments escalate
Kanai is expected to lodge a protest over a threatening social media post by China’s consul general in Osaka in response to Takaichi’s comments, but will also use the visit to urge Beijing to refrain from any further action that would worsen relations, according to Japanese media.
This Netflix Movie Stars the Cutest Girl in the World
Left-Handed Girl” has a co-writing credit from director Sean Baker, and there’s definitely some “Florida Project” DNA in this tale of a young Taiwanese girl finding her way.
China urges citizens not to visit Japan over Taiwan row
China has urged its citizens not to travel to Japan and summoned the country's ambassador in Beijing over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. China and Japan have been locked in an ...
Taiwan actors Chen Bo-lin, Hsiu Chieh-kai face more than 2 years in jail for alleged conscription evasion
This is the second wave of indictment of celebrities in a widening conscription evasion probe in Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Fears rise of rupture in Japan-China ties in wake of Taiwan remarks
PM Sanae Takaichi broke years of precedent by hinting that Japan could provide military support for Taiwan under certain “worst-case” scenarios such as a Chinese attack.