A hedge fund turned to a tabletop wargame to see how a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could play out. It showed the fallout could be dramatic and global.
Appeals by Core Pacific suspects denied
The High Court yesterday rejected the appeals of four defendants in a corruption investigation involving a redevelopment project in Taipei that has embroiled Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je ...
Taipei Hosts 2024 ContentAsia Awards, Local Creators Win Four Silver – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan won four silver awards at the 2024 ContentAsia Awards, held in Taipei this year. The annual ceremony recognizes excellence in Asian entertainment.
Where to Dine and Drink in Da’an, Taipei’s Michelin Incubator
Here are some of our top recommendations of the best restaurants, bars and hotels to visit in the Michelin incubator that's Da’an, Taipei.
Taipei Zoo mourns passing of 3 of its oldest mammals
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — In the first week of September, Taipei Zoo bid farewell to three of its oldest mammals.
Taipei launches WMG2025 FunPass ahead of World Masters Games
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei has introduced a new travel pass, the WMG2025 FunPass, to promote tourism ahead of the World Masters Games (WMG) 2025. The event is scheduled to take place from May 17-30 in Taipei and New Taipei, It aims to promote lifelong sports, foster international exchanges, and highlight the cities' innovative technology.
‘I’ve got your backs,’ Taiwan president tells sailors on combat-ready warship
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told sailors aboard a combat-ready warship at a major base in the Taiwan Strait on Friday that he had their backs, thanking them for safeguarding Taiwanese security at a time of heightened tensions with Beijing.
Semiconductor giants unveil sustainability roadmaps at Semicon Taiwan 2024
Taiwan's semiconductor industry, a linchpin of the global tech supply chain, is grappling with an existential challenge: how to maintain growth while dramatically reducing its environmental footprint.
Singaporean director Yeo Siew Hua’s Stranger Eyes to open 2024 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
Singaporean filmmaker Yeo Siew Hua’s Stranger Eyes has been selected to open the 2024 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival where it will also make its Asian premiere. The festival takes place from Nov 7 to 24.
China Jails Taiwan Activist for Nine Years on Separatism Charge
China handed a nine-year prison term to a Taiwanese political activist convicted of “separatism,” a rare sentence that prompted Taiwan to warn its people about the dangers of traveling across the strait.
Taipei ex-mayor Ko Wen-je detained in corruption probe
He has been embroiled in a corruption scandal involving a property development. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Moscow, Beijing Respond to Taiwan Call for China to Take Back Russian Land
Moscow and Beijing lashed out at Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te after he said China would reclaim land lost to Russia if its territorial concerns were driving its claim over Taiwan. "In a recent interview on Taiwanese TV program The View with Catherine Chang,
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman detained by Taipei
The Taipei District Court ruled on Thursday that Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je should be detained and held incommunicado over alleged corruption from when he served as Mayor of
Taiwan has accused Chinese firms of poaching their tech engineers
Amongst those accused is Naura Technology Group, one of the suppliers to China’s largest chip maker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. The organization has denied the allegations, affirming that the Taiwan office was established “in accordance with local laws and regulations.”
Can the Taiwan People’s Party Survive?
The ongoing corruption investigation into Ko Wen-je, the founder and leader of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) and a candidate in Taiwan’s most recent presidential election, has sent shockwaves ...
Finishing Palestinians, preventing “war”, bringing “peace”, Nikki Haley extends support for Taiwan
Taiwan has been no stranger to