Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chihchung warns “China is preparing to invade.” Military drills intensify as grey zone incursions rise in the Taiwan Strait., Asia, Times Now
Hsieh and Hung win badminton doubles title at BWF Super 300 Macau Open
Taiwan’s top women’s badminton doubles duo, Hsieh Pei-shan (謝沛珊) and Hung En-tzu (洪恩慈), achieved a straight-sets victory over Japan’s Kaho Osawa and Mayui Tanabe at the Badminton World Federation (BWF ...
Hundreds protest against Taiwan’s ties with Israel amid genocide in Gaza
Demonstrations triggered by alleged Taiwanese support to medical center in Israeli settlement in occupied West Bank
Energy ‘weakest element’ in Taiwan resilience: CSIS
The energy sector is the “weakest element” in Taiwan’s potential to resist coercion, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) think tank said in a report after conducting a series of war games.
Gilas coach Cone wary of Taipei’s US-based Hinton brothers
Back then, Chinese Taipei didn’t have the Hinton brothers – Robert and Adam - in the roster, but will have the Los Angeles-based siblings as part of its 12-man unit in the quadrennial showcase. That ...
Among the reeds, art and landscape a new museum in the heart of New Taipei City
The New Taipei City Art Museum sits on reclaimed land where two rivers meet. The gently sloping site resembles an island amid streams, with views of mountains and waterways. The winning competition ...
US 20% tariff on Taiwan island draws sarcasm toward DPP authorities
The White House's announcement of a 20 percent tariff on the Taiwan region -higher than the 15 percent imposed on Japan and South Korea -has sparked intense debate on the island. Some local media even ran headlines likening it to "squeezing a lemon," while ...
This campfire tale starts with a polar bear and ends up in Taipei
We learned a lot in our time in Taiwan. For instance, SuSu had the care of our little son, Ross, and he was darling with big blue eyes and blond curls, and she taught him to go to Chinese soldiers ...
MRT extension linking New Taipei and Taoyuan set to start in 2026
The Executive Yuan yesterday approved a southwestern extension of the Sanying MRT Line from New Taipei to Bade District (八德) in Taoyuan, with a goal of starting construction by late 2026. The ...
A Chinese blockade could cripple Taiwan’s electricity, war game warns
Energy is the weakest element in Taiwan’s resilience against coercion,” warns a report by the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Speak at Forum in Taipei
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will give a keynote speech at this year's Ketagalan Forum. The annual security dialogue in Taipei will bring together security experts from Europe, the U.S.
Think tank highlights shifts in Taiwan’s defense posture
The report says that this year’s drills signaled a shift in Taiwan’s defense posture by treating China’s gray zone operations as a precursor to aggression. Reservist mobilizations were initiated as ...
New Hong Kong-Focused Media Outlet Pulse HK To Launch in Taipei
Pulse HK, a media outlet focused on Hong Kong, combines two diaspora media: Chaser News and Photon Media. With Taipei as one of its home bases, the outlet will link Hong Kong media professionals in ...
Taiwan president urges lowering U.S. tariffs and enhancing security cooperation
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Friday that Taiwan has yet to enter final negotiations with the United States on tariffs, citing scheduling difficulties, but expressed hope that Washington would reduce the rate further following an upcoming round of talks.
GAMEDAY: Team USA Takes On Chinese Taipei in World Cup Super Round
The last meeting between these two teams was in the 2023 WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup gold-medal game, where Team USA downed Chinese Taipei, 10-4, to win its fifth World Cup title. Since the two teams ...
US Senator Wicker, head of Senate armed services panel, to visit Taiwan
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, will lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan in August, a senior congressional official said on Thursday. The ...