Taiwan aims to build a "democratic" high-tech supply chain with the United States and form a strategic AI partnership under the new tariffs deal it sealed with Washington ...
Weapons systems in budget unveiled
The Ministry of National Defense yesterday released information on seven categories of weapons systems to be procured under a stalled NT$1.25 trillion (US$39.57 billion) special defense budget, ...
Taipei military unit adds anti-air capabilities
A military police command in Taipei tasked with defending sensitive government facilities is being deployed with anti-air units in response to growing threats from China.
Micron to buy Taiwan plant for $1.8 billion
The Boise, Idaho-based company plans to acquire the Taiwanese chip-making site to meet surging demand for memory-storage products.
Reports: EVA Air to launch Washington, DC’s first-ever nonstop flight to Taiwan
EVA Air will launch the first-ever nonstop flight from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) this summer. Sun Chia-Ming, president of the Star Alliance ...
Taiwan detains journalist for allegedly bribing military officers to provide information to China
A journalist in Taiwan was detained Saturday on allegations of bribing army officers to provide military information to people from mainland China, as the self-ruled island cracks down on potential ...
New debris regulations disrupt construction projects in Taiwan
Taiwan’s National Land Management Agency on Wednesday outlined measures to help local governments manage construction soil and debris following disruptions caused by a new nationwide tracking system.
Chilling moment China practices ‘decapitation strike’ drills dropping bombs in daring night raid to seize Taiwan leaders
THIS is the chilling moment China practises a daring “decapitation strike” drill – unleashing an overnight blitz to simulate capturing Taiwanese leaders. Terrifying propaganda
Taiwan’s flagship chip maker charts a future beyond Taiwan
TSMC has for decades provided a “Silicon Shield” to its namesake island. Now it sees both business and geopolitical reasons for going big in the U.S.
New Year wishes
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei City mayoral candidate and Legislator Su Chiao-hui, third left, poses for a photograph as she distributes spring couplets at her Yingge service office yesterday ...
PLA sends drone into airspace near Taiwan-held Pratas Island in South China Sea
Southern Theatre Command cites ‘completely legitimate’ routine flight training, while Taipei calls it ‘provocative and irresponsible’ act.
Taipei Lantern Festival to showcase ‘Transformers’
This year’s edition of the Taipei Lantern Festival is to showcase robots from the toy and media franchise Transformers in the city’s first-ever attempt to have a double-featured theme for the event.
China flies drone into Taiwan’s airspace for first time
China’s military has escalated its campaign of pressure against Taiwan by violating the island nation’s airspace with a drone for the first time. A Chinese surveillance drone entered the airspace of ...
Taipei hails US 15% tariffs ‘home run’ despite fears over US$500 billion cost
Deal risks gutting Taiwan’s semiconductor sector, opposition parties warn, as Beijing dubs it a plot to drain lifeblood of island’s industry.
US, Taiwan come to $250B ‘America First’ tariff deal over semiconductors
Taiwan and the United States came to an agreement on tariffs for semiconductors on Thursday, capping reciprocal tariffs at 15%.
Phoenix Lands Second Asian Route
Starlux will operate the Phoenix-Taipei route three times weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The connection was first announced in May 2025. At the time, it was expected to be the first ...