China has over the past five years stepped up its military activities around democratically governed Taiwan, whose government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims. Taiwan's government has welcomed the new arms sale, the 17th to the island under U.S. President Joe Biden's administration.
Tokyo-bound SIA flight diverted to Taipei due to cracked windshield
SINGAPORE - A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight that was headed to Tokyo on Oct 27 was diverted to Taipei, after a cracked windshield that occurred mid-flight. An SIA spokesperson said flight SQ636 ...
Taiwan electronics firm Lite-On to start $690 mln Vietnam project soon
Taiwan-based Lite-on Technology, a leading provider in optoelectronics and power management, is set to start its $690 million project in Vietnam next month.
Thousands March in Downtown Taipei for Inclusion at Taiwan Pride – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan Pride, the largest pride event in Asia, kicked off in Taipei. Organizers estimate 170,000 people took part in this year's celebration.
China held ‘combat’ patrol after latest US arms sales to Taiwan, says Taipei
TAIPEI – China deployed fighter jets and drones as part of a “joint combat-readiness patrol” around Taiwan on Oct 27, Taipei said, hours after Beijing slammed the latest round of US arms sales to the ...
Ryan Hass on Taiwan: To Exceed Beijing’s Expectations, Taipei Needs Greater Global Support
Building direct channels of communication between Beijing and Taipei need not involve press releases and public fanfare. There are past instances when both sides have been able to clarify intentions ...
China trains in dark for ‘surprise’ attack on Taiwan
People’s Liberation Army holds live-fire drills days after ‘stern warning’ to island
Taipei hospital vows action on cancer screening
Taipei City Hospital yesterday said that it would continue to expand its endometrial cancer screening capacity after a city councilor called for action, citing the death this year of former DPP Taipei ...
More than 180,000 march in Taipei Pride parade
More than 180,000 people yesterday celebrated LGBTQ+ equality and diversity in Taipei at East Asia’s largest Pride march, joined by Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) and the reigning queen of ...
How Taiwan is preparing for a nighttime Chinese attack
First came the flares, launched just offshore to erase the darkness with a bright orange glow. Then came the light machine guns, fired from several positions across the cliff face toward the ocean, ...
Thousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade
Thousands have gathered on the streets of Taipei for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity ...
Taiwan vice president, Drag Race winner join big crowds at east Asia’s largest Pride march
More than 180,000 people celebrated LGBTQ+ equality and diversity in Taipei on Saturday at east Asia's largest Pride march, joined by Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and the reigning queen of ...
Taiwan ‘won’t cede an inch’ of territory after China’s pressure on Taipei
Taiwan's president has said his country will not yield any of its territory. President made the comments during a visit to the Kinmen Islands, where he was there to mark the 75th anniversary of a ...
The Man Who Shaped China’s Strongman Rule Has a New Job: Winning Taiwan
Xi Jinping’s top adviser, Wang Huning, is credited with shaping the authoritarianism that steered China’s rise. But can he influence Taiwan?
Developers unveil Halo Vista, a ‘city within a city’ surrounding TSMC in Phoenix
Mack Real Estate Group won a state land auction for the land in May, and has now unveiled its plans for 2,300 prime acres in north Phoenix.
US approves $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan including Ukraine tested missile system
The United States has approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, the Pentagon said on Friday, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced air defense ...