Many foreign observers have urged Taiwan to follow that trend, arguing that its dependency on imported gas, coal and oil for more than 95 per cent of its energy makes it highly vulnerable to a Chinese blockade. Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to take it by force if Taipei ...
Chinese Taipei boxer Lin Yu-ting agrees to gender test for world championships
Lin’s coach says Olympic champion, who was embroiled in a gender row at 2024 Paris Games, will ‘go by the rules’ of the World Boxing event.
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Noma's exclusive meal at new lifestyle destination YMS by Onefifteen in Taipei served up some delicious dishes but felt too disjointed It would be an understatement to declare that Noma in Copenhagen, ...
Author of YA novel Loveboat, Taipei on new book The Vale, a story ahead of its time
Her agent didn’t understand, so it was shelved. Now, Abigail Hing Wen is releasing The Vale, a decade-old story about a child in an AI world.
Taiwan to massively hike 2026 defence budget as US presses spending increase
Taiwan plans to boost defence spending by a fifth next year, surpassing 3% of gross domestic product, as it invests billions more in new equipment to better face down China and convince the United ...
Taiwan’s 2026 defence budget to exceed 3% of GDP as US presses spending increase
Taiwan's defence spending next year will exceed 3% of gross domestic product to demonstrate to the world the government's determination to fulfil its shared responsibility for security, Premier Cho ...
Trump claims Xi vowed no Taiwan invasion during his presidency
President Donald Trump claimed during a Fox News interview on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China would not invade Taiwan while he remains in office. The claim comes as ...
Everyday Alerts and Public Behavior: Lessons from Taiwan’s Instant Lottery Ritual
Taiwan’s daily lottery checks are, on the surface, a leisure activity. But they also demonstrate how repetitive, trusted touchpoints can become ingrained in public routines. This habit shows that when ...
Taiwan detects 22 Chinese aircrafts, 5 naval vessels around territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 22 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese Naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Thursday (local time). As per the MND, of the 22 ...
Taiwan Is Rewiring North America’s AI Hardware Chain
Foxconn, Pegatron, and Quanta are moving AI-focused production to Mexico, even as Trump’s tariff threats and Mexico’s quiet diplomacy shape the runway.
Taiwan’s 2026 defense spending to exceed 3% of GDP, Central News Agency says
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s cabinet plans defense spending next year of T$949.5 billion ($31.27 billion), amounting to 3.32% of gross domestic product, the official Central News Agency said on Thursday, set to ...
Taiwan’s 2026 defence spending to exceed 3% of GDP, Central News Agency says
Taiwan's cabinet plans defence spending next year of T$949.5 billion ($31.27 billion), amounting to 3.32% of gross domestic product, the official Central News Agency said on Thursday, set to cross a ...
Taiwan $235 Billion Pension Avoids Hong Kong Firms for Mandates
One of Taiwan’s largest pension funds has guided outside firms against using Hong Kong-registered entities to manage its money, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring the ...
How to Watch Venezuela vs Chinese Taipei: Live Stream Little League World Series, TV Channel
You can live stream the Little League World Series on ABC and ESPN, which are both available to watch live on Fubo. Subscribe now to watch the future stars of baseball in action. Live stream the ...
Little League World Series scores: Schedule, results as Chinese Taipei, Venezuela face off Wednesday
The 2025 Little League World Series is underway. Eight teams continue their quest to win it all in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday in the annual summer tournament. A new winner will be ...
China Issues Warning as US Trains Taiwan Troops
More than 500 Taiwanese military personnel took part in National Guard-led exercises that simulated conflict in the Indo-Pacific.