The party said that Taipei City Councilor Ruan Jhao-syong (阮昭雄) and DPP Department of Social Movement director Kuo Wen-pin (郭文彬), a former member of the presidential office staff, are to assist Wu in ...
Taiwan, Trying to Fend Off China, to Get Loans, Not Grants, to Buy U.S. Weapons
Some in Congress say tight budgets doomed the grants, which supporters see as a display of U.S. backing.
Taiwan may restrict Panadol sales to thwart bulk-buying for China
Covid-19 situation across the strait, and concern at home sparked by Taiwan’s reopening for travel, have put strain on medicine supplies
Taiwan to open Montreal representative office by fall
Preparations for Taiwan’s fourth representative office in Canada are under way, Department of North American Affairs Director-General Douglas Hsu (徐佑典) said. Taiwan’s main representative office is in ...
Canada Should Support Taiwan’s CPTPP Bid
However, Taiwan’s application has stalled due to political pressure from China, which is not a CPTPP member but has also put in a bid to join. Canada, as the bloc’s second-largest economy, could be an influential advocate for Taiwanese accession,
US moves to strengthen Taiwan military ties ‘a sign of malice’, says Chinese analyst
The National Defence Authorisation Act, which has passed the Senate, includes provisions for a training programme with the island and a military presence Beijing has protested about Washington's growing ties with the island,
Taiwan panics as China sends three bombers, 21 fighter jets to scare Taipei | Invasion warning?
Tensions continue to escalate between Taiwan and China. Taiwan scrambled fighter jets early Thursday morning to warn away 39 Chinese aircraft that had entered its southeastern air defence zone. Taiwan ...
Taiwan mulls Panadol controls as mainland China’s Covid-19 surge sparks run on pain and fever drug
Health authorities urge the public not to stockpile or bulk buy for sending overseas, and warn of fines if shipments are intercepted at customs.
Unprecedented year for China creates uncertain future: Anti-lockdown protests, Pelosi’s Taiwan trip, and more
Chinese President Xi Jinping's unprecedented third term kicked off with rising COVID-19 infections and a slowing economy as nationwide protests forced him to change policy.
Congress forgoes $2 billion Taiwan security grants in favor of loans
Taiwan loses out on a behind-the-scenes Capitol Hill clash that ended with the omnibus using loans instead of grants to fund U.S. military aid.
Australian, Taiwan authorities foil alleged plot to smuggle 66 pounds of meth using 3D printers
Authorities foiled a plot by two men alleged to be senior members of an international crime syndicate to smuggle methamphetamine into western Australia hidden inside 3D printers.
Questions about U.S. military’s readiness loom as China forces menace Taiwan’s sovereignty
The Biden administration calls China the most consequential strategic competitor for the United States now and for decades to come. One major source of tension is Taiwan, which is supported by the U.S ...
20 Best Things To Eat In Taipei (And Where To Try Them)
Taipei is a great city to visit and it has a wide variety of culinary offerings. From street food to high-end restaurants and everything in between, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your taste ...
Taiwan Export Orders Flash Warning Signal for Global Economy
Taiwan’s export orders plummeted by the most since the height of the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, a sign of worsening global demand for technology products.
Taiwan Nov export orders plunge, China’s COVID surge clouds outlook
Taiwan's export orders contracted at the worst rate in more than a decade in November, hit by a plunge in China demand and generally weaker global consumer spending because of inflation and interest rate hikes.
Taiwan seeks quick progress on long-stalled EU investment deal
Taiwan wants progress to be accelerated on a long-stalled bilateral investment agreement with the European Union, the island's President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday.