TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan and Britain signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership on Wednesday that Taipei hopes will further boost its case to join a major pan-Pacific free trade pact and bolster the island's ties with other European states.
Taiwan’s land squeeze pits advanced chips against ancestral temples
Wearing rain ponchos and holding photos of their ancestral temples near Hsinchu, Taiwan's semiconductor capital, 40 residents braved lashing winds in early October to protest plans to take their rural land for cutting-edge chip production.
12 Free Things to Do in Taipei for Budget Travellers
Yangmingshan National Park is another place to go if you’re looking for free things to do in Taipei. You read that right: Entrance to the park is completely free! It spans 11,338 hectares, so it would ...
Taiwan central bank says will adopt appropriate monetary policies
Taiwan's central bank said on Wednesday that it would review the domestic and foreign economic and financial situations and adopt appropriate monetary policies to promote price stability and help economic growth next year.
Taiwan Is Finally Saying Goodbye To Its F-5 Tiger II Fighters
The classic F-5 fighter is poised to be withdrawn in Taiwan, but a uniquely configured reconnaissance version of the jet will serve longer.
Billionaire-backed company has bought all the land it needs for its ‘city of yesterday’
After years of stealth purchases and the threat of a $510 million lawsuit against locals, billionaire-backed company California Forever’s CEO says he now calls Solano County ‘home.’ ...
Vigil Held in Taipei for Hamas Hostages – TaiwanPlus News
The Israeli representative to Taiwan has called for the safe release of hostages being held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The words came at a vigil held in ...
Gov. Gianforte on US, Taiwan relations: It’s important to stand with ‘people who stand for freedom’
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte discusses his state’s effort to strengthen relations with Taiwan and comments on the country's place within global affairs.
Taiwan in talks to set up non-diplomatic representative office in Estonia
Estonian cabinet has revised country’s approach to the island, allowing it to open the office in Tallinn, but foreign minister stresses that ‘we will not develop political relations with Taiwan’.
Satellite Image Captures US-China Warship Tension Near Taiwan-Held Island
A U.S. Navy destroyer was followed by a Chinese warship and several armed fishing boats as it asserted navigational rights in the South China Sea last week, according to a newly released satellite image.
Taiwan Exports Fall in October in Sign Demand Still Weak
Taiwan’s exports fell in October, reversing initial signs of optimism that global demand for its tech products is rebounding.
TCCF Opening Event Underlines Taiwan’s Investment in Soft Power
Taiwan's political will and financial commitment to developing its media and entertainment industries were on display at the opening of TCCF.
TCCF: Homme Tsai, TAICCA Chairman, Talks Taiwan Expansion Strategy
Taiwan's media and entertainment industry is in the global spotlight this week at an expanded fourth edition of TCCF.
Hsu Chao-jen’s ‘Mr Tiger’ Set to Roar at TCCF Project Market
Taiwan director and screenwriter Hsu Chao-jen is pitching "Mr. Tiger" at the 2023 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), which launches in Taipei on Tuesday. The film "Mr. Tiger" will be an adaptation ...
TCCF Project: Suman Sen’s ‘Solo’ Cries out for Social Justice in India
Indian director Suman Sen (Oscar-nominated short film “The Silent Echo”) is at the 2023 Taiwan Creative Content Fest with his in-development debut feature film “Solo” (aka “Solo”). The film will ...
World’s largest battery-swapping network in Taiwan expands to more countries
A Taipei-based company has made global headlines for its strides in leveraging its electric scooter and battery-swapping network to improve personal transportation in Taiwan and other parts of the world.