Tensions are rising across Asia as China’s military grows stronger by the day with Xi Jinping expected to hold onto power. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez takes a look inside the frontlines of Taiwan reporting ... ( read original story ...)
Kyoto high school band tours Taipei before Double Ten
The visiting Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School Band, which is scheduled to perform at Taiwan’s Double Ten National Day celebration on Monday, played a spontaneous concert at the Grand Hotel in Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Won’t ‘Depend on Others’ for Defense: Tsai Ing-wen
The Taiwanese leader's comment comes after U.S. President Joe Biden suggested he would deploy American forces to defend the island from a Chinese invasion. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks up on emergency supplies in case of blockade or attack by China
Taiwan has been stockpiling critical supplies to prepare for a potential blockade from mainland China or if a conflict breaks out, a senior official said.Chen Chern-chyi, the deputy economic minister, ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Power Receives Order for H-25 Gas Turbine for Taiwan’s Chang Chun Plastics
Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order for an H-25 gas turbine for the Taiwanese firm Chang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd. The turbine ... ( read original story ...)
Table tennis: Singapore lost 3-2 to Chinese Taipei in world championship QFs
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s table tennis team were eliminated in the women’s teams quarterfinals of the 2022 world championships after they narrowly lost 3-2 to Chinese Taipei on Thursday (6 October). The ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Cycle 2023 d&i awards now open for applications
The 2023 Taipei Cycle d&i awards will have three new initiatives focused on sustainability. The Gold Award – Green Prize aims to draw attention to design focusing on sustainability within the cycling ... ( read original story ...)
Table tennis: Singapore knocked out of world team c’ships q-finals by Chinese Taipei
SINGAPORE - Two stunning victories from Zeng Jian against higher-ranked opponents were not enough for the Republic to clinch a medal at the World Team Table Tennis Championships for the first time ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan will treat Chinese military flights into its airspace as ‘first strike,’ defense minister says
Chinese fighter jets or drones that intrude into Taiwan's territorial airspace will be regarded as a "first strike," Taiwan's Defense Minister warned Wednesday, as the island seeks to step-up its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan foresees more Chinese coercion, intimidation in Xi’s next term
Taiwan expects China to increase its coercion and intimidation to achieve its goal of bringing the island under Beijing's control once President Xi Jinping assumes a third term in office, a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Micron Announces $100 Billion Investment to Build Chip Factory in New York
The US-based company will spend up to $100 billion on the facility, providing thousands of jobs to the area, but it wouldn't be happening without some generous state and federal subsidies. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam beat Chinese Taipei 4-0 in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023’s qualifiers
Vietnam defeated Chinese Taipei 4-0 in a Group F match in the qualifiers of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023, which took place at Viet Tri Stadium in the northern province of Phu Tho on October 5. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan sees more Chinese coercion, intimidation in Xi’s next term
Taiwan expects China to increase its coercion and intimidation to achieve its goal of bringing the island under Beijing's control once President Xi Jinping assumes a third term in office, a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Palau says committed to supporting Taiwan despite ‘mounting aggressions’
The president of Palau said on Thursday that his small Pacific island nation is committed to supporting Taiwan despite "mounting aggressions", offering his strong backing at a time Beijing is ramping ... ( read original story ...)
Superior U.S. Forces Could Break China’s Blockade of Taiwan: Navy Commander
An all-out invasion of the island isn't the only scenario troubling defense planners in Taipei and Washington. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says it will not rely on others for defense
Taiwan will not rely on others for its defense, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, while welcoming a U.S. commitment to the democratically governed island's security during what she called ... ( read original story ...)