Taiwan has confirmed its third hantavirus case this year after a 40-year-old man was bitten by a rat at work. He developed a fever but has since recovered. Officials confirmed all three local cases ...
Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future
TAIPEI — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that “foreign forces” cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential ...
Taiwan’s Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from the US
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump of his hope to continue U.S. arms purchases, which Lai called ...
Taiwan’s future cannot be decided by ‘external forces,’ president says
President Lai Ching-te faces pressure not only from China, which claims the island as its own and calls him a “separatist,” but also from the U.S., traditionally its most important supporter.
Taiwan’s Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases, if given a chance
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that if given the chance, he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that he hoped to continue U.S. arms purchases, which he called ...
MND ‘cautiously optimistic’ over arms
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo (顧立雄) yesterday said that he was “cautiously optimistic” about arms sales from the US after US President Donald Trump said he was still considering whether ...
‘Taiwan Travelogue’ wins the 2026 International Booker Prize
The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize
The story of romance, food and colonialism is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
Rat videos spark fear in Taipei after rare hantavirus death
Viral rat videos are spreading across Taipei after Taiwan reported its first hantavirus death in 25 years, raising fears about a possible health threat.
Exascale Labs and Compal Electronics to Showcase Integrated AI Infrastructure Solution at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026
Partnership delivers a fully integrated AI data center stack from compute to power, on display at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026SAN FRANCISCO and TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exascale Labs ...
Trade, Taiwan Questions Loom After China Summit
Donald Trumps 2017 state visit to China yielded more than $250 billion worth of commercial deals across several sectors, a major Boeing jet deal, investment in American manufacturing, a ...
Taiwan candidate’s billboard with Indian flag and Sikh turban sparks racism storm ahead of elections | WATCH
The billboard, displayed in Kaohsiung City’s Siaogang District in southern Taiwan, featured a large prohibition symbol placed over the Indian flag and a Sikh man wearing a turban.
Taipei has just been named the best city in Asia for arts and culture
Taipei has been crowned the best city in Asia for arts and culture in Time Out’s 2026 global ranking, beating Beijing, Jaipur and Chiang Mai.
Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict
The Philippines would likely be involved in any potential conflict over Taiwan due to its proximity, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, reiterating a stance that risks riling up Beijing.
Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit
President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state media ...
New Taipei City launches month-long LGBTQ event
The New Taipei City Department of Social Welfare has partnered with the Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights to launch a month-long LGBTQIA+ initiative from May 17 to June 21 aimed at ...