China has largely backed Russia in invading Ukraine, a conflict that has echoes in Beijing’s approach to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says it’s studying how Ukraine is repelling Russian troops for ‘asymmetric warfare’ plans: local reports
Taiwan's military found that Ukraine, despite being a smaller force, has been successful at repelling Russian aggression. ( read original story ...)
China-Taiwan Tensions: What’s Behind the Divide
A look at the past and present of tensions between China and the U.S. over Taiwan, and what it could mean for the future of the balance of power—in Asia and beyond. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests documentary breaks Taiwan box office record in opening weeks
Revolution of Our Times looks at the 2019 demonstrations, which some Taiwanese saw as a warning sign about their own future ... ( read original story ...)
TAIPEI CYCLE and TAIPEI CYCLE DigitalGo are underway
TAIPEI CYCLE's 2022 edition has begun today and will finish on Saturday March 12. Its virtual counterpart, TAIPEI CYCLE DigitalGo is also underway, and will run in parallel with the physical show, ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian singer Gary Chaw refuses to comment, leaving it to Taiwan police investigations after ruckus at Taipei restaurant
Taiwan-based Malaysian singer Gary Chaw has chosen to remain silent over claims that he caused a ruckus at a Taipei restaurant in a drunken state. Taking to Facebook, the 42-year-old Sabahan said he ... ( read original story ...)
Labour markets of RoK, Japan, Chinese Taipei re-opened to Vietnamese workers
Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and Chinese Taipei have re-opened their labour makets to Vietnamese workers and apprentices, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is openly supporting Ukraine so that it can remind global democracies it’s ‘one of them’ and garner support in case of a Beijing attack, expert says
Political science expert Chong Ja-Ian told Insider displays of solidarity with Ukraine are meant to "remind the world that elsewhere, there is also a democracy being threatened by an autocracy, and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan minister: China war a disaster regardless of outcome
A conflict with China, which threatens to invade Taiwan, would be a disaster for all sides regardless of the outcome, the island's defense minister said Thursday. China has largely backed Russia in ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine puts Taiwan on high alert over mainland China threat
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent jitters across Taiwan, as military strategists and lawmakers prepare for the possibility – however far-reaching – of a similar invasion from mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Chinese military spokesperson vows zero tolerance for ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist acts
The Chinese military will never tolerate "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and the interference of external forces, a spokesperson has said. Relevant exercises and training activities of the ... ( read original story ...)
A Chinese Takeover of Taiwan Would Prompt Different Pentagon Response, Top Indo-Pacific Official Says
Pacific testified Wednesday that the United States’ response to the Chinese aggressively moving to take over Taiwan would be different from Washington’s reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
GOP lawmakers pressure Biden to take steps to help Taiwan
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy warned President Biden not to make the same mistake with Taiwan related to delaying the sale of military weapons as the administration previously did with Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Two ‘obese’ pandas go on a weight-loss diet in Taipei Zoo; find out more
The animals will be made to exercise and lead a more active lifestyle inside the zoo, playing games designed to help them burn excessive fat ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan wants to be ‘full member’ of U.S. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
A senior Taiwanese minister called on Wednesday for the island to be made a "full member" of the United States' forthcoming Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, saying Taipei was a reliable partner and ... ( read original story ...)
Readers respond: Taiwan might be the next Ukraine
China’s leaders have long claimed that Taiwan is a part of their nation. China is witnessing the delayed attempts by the U.S. and our allies to stop Russia and must be thinking that it would have ... ( read original story ...)