A recent rise in Taiwan's domestic COVID-19 cases will not affect plans to gradually re-open as hardly any of the new infections have caused serious illness, Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Fatal Attractions
The central goal of Taiwanese foreign policy should be to deter China from taking the island by force. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan looks to develop military drone fleet after drawing on lessons from Ukraine’s war with Russia
On a visit to a proposed research and development facility, President Tsai Ing-wen says UAVs are necessary for the island's defences But defence analysts warn the island is a long way behind mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s survival ‘crucial for the existence of global democracy’
Taiwan is sharing its expertise on Chinese disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks with European states as evidence emerges of information warfare collusion b ... ( read original story ...)
Crime rings in New Taipei City, Kaohsiung raided
Authorities in New Taipei City and Kaohsiung on Wednesday said they had raided illegal operations involving investment fraud, online gambling and money laundering. Police arrested seven suspects ... ( read original story ...)
US talks of Taiwan ‘participation’
US and Taiwanese officials have held talks on expanding Taiwan’s participation in international bodies, including “opportunities” for the nation to attend a major WHO meeting next month. Taiwan is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports 404 new COVID-19 cases
Taiwan on Saturday reported 404 new COVID-19 cases, including 160 locally transmitted infections and 244 imported cases, the island's disease monitoring agency said, adding that both the local and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s private sector pushes for more EV chargers
Taiwan's energy and vehicle developers are eager to build more electric vehicle (EV) and scooter chargers, with increasing emphasis placed on residential places. ( read original story ...)
US discusses ‘opportunities’ for Taiwan to participate at WHO meeting
Taiwan is excluded from most global organisations due to objections from China. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
US discusses ‘opportunities’ for Taiwan to take part in WHO meeting
The island is excluded from most international organisations because of objections from Beijing, which views it as its own territory. ( read original story ...)
U.S. discusses ‘opportunities’ for Taiwan to participate at WHO meeting
U.S. and Taiwanese officials have held talks on expanding Taiwan's international participation including "opportunities" for the island to attend a major World Health Organization meeting next month. ( read original story ...)
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Taiwan shuts 39 schools
Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, Taiwan on Friday declared the closure of 39 schools. School closures and class cancellations were announced in 10 counties in cities due to COVID infections, reported ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong calls for status quo in Taiwan Strait
Amid increasing Chinese military activities, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday spoke out against the use of military force in the Taiwan Strait. Lee during a visit to the United ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese embassy in US protests against Washington Post’s Taiwan-related op-ed
WASHINGTON - The Chinese Embassy in the United States has sent a letter to the editorial board of The Washington Post in protest of an op-ed carried recently by the newspaper that absurdly related the ... ( read original story ...)
The Cold War History Behind Nicaragua’s Break With Taiwan
The saga of Nicaragua-Taiwan relations – and their eventual end in December 2021 – stretches back to the Cold War heyday of Taipei’s anti-communist obsession. We touched down in Managua ... ( read original story ...)
Fabric Innovation and Fun Are the Two Major Takeaways From Taipei Fashion Week
Taipei Fashion Week opened with a conscious focus on sustainable fashion but Taiwan's emerging designers also know how to have some fun. ( read original story ...)