Reacting to China's recent invasion into the Taiwanese territory, Retired Major General GD Bakshi called it is a "brazen attempt" to intimidate Taiwan as he claims that the Chinese government is ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea and Taiwan expected to top Japan in GDP per capita in 2027 and 2028
South Korea and Taiwan are likely to outstrip Japan in terms of gross domestic product per capita in a couple of years due to higher productivity and efforts for digitalization. ( read original story ...)
Should America Defend Taiwan at Any Cost?
Message: keeping Taiwan free is a bargain! Here's What To Remember: Succoring free peoples is an idea that resonates in American society, but Taiwanese must not kid themselves. Washington will not ... ( read original story ...)
What’s the Chance China Could Successfully Take Taiwan?
Any kind of actual Chinese amphibious assault upon Taiwan may very well encounter unforeseen complexities and potentially result in failure. ( read original story ...)
Resumption of OFW deployment to Taiwan pushed
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office has reiterated its request to the Taiwanese government to reopen its borders to overseas Filipino workers who were “stranded” in the Philippines because of the ... ( read original story ...)
China Tries to Tone Down War Talk as Military Tells Taiwan to ‘Surrender Now’
A propaganda video that included commentary in Chinese dialects widely spoken across Taiwan was viewed as a pointed warning to the island's population. ( read original story ...)
China’s Grey Zone Tactics Continue As 10 Military Aircraft Invade Taiwan’s ADIZ
China's 10 military aircraft invaded the southwest sector of Taiwan's (ADIZ) once again on January 15, just one day after 11 incursions were detected. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tries to hold onto Honduras through zero tariffs, but the effect may be limited
Taiwan on Friday cut to zero tariffs on 25 goods imported from Honduras under a free-trade agreement. The tariff cut was originally agreed in 2019. While the agreement aimed at boosting trade back ... ( read original story ...)
10 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air defence identification zone
China's 10 military aircraft entered the southwest sector of Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday just one day after 11 incursions were recorded, reported local media. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Central Bank Chief Repeats Stance on Rates-Housing Link
Taiwan central bank Governor Yang Chin-Long reiterated interest rates won’t be used to influence property prices, saying the cost of doing so would outweigh the benefits. ( read original story ...)
Married same-sex couple becomes 1st in Taiwan to legally adopt a child
A married same-sex couple has become Taiwan's first to adopt a non-biologically related child together. Wang Chen-wei and Chen Chun-ju have been together for over 16 years and they delayed their ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan digital minister Audrey Tang on how open, accountable tech aids democracy: Interview
In the final days of 2021, journalist Akira Ikegami sat down for an online interview with Taiwan's digital minister Audrey Tang. Through a wi ... ( read original story ...)
Same-sex married couple are first in Taiwan to legally adopt child
Wang Chen-wei and Chen Chun-ju are the first LGBTQ plus couple in Taiwan to legally adopt a non-biologically related child together. LGBTQ plus activists have advocated to amend the 2019 law that ... ( read original story ...)
Ross Butler Celebrates Wrapping ‘Loveboat, Taipei’ With Message About Acceptance
Ross Butler is sharing a beautiful message about acceptance and understanding. The 31-year-old actor just wrapped his new movie Loveboat, Taipei in Taipei, Taiwan, and he took to Instagram to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan adds minelaying ships to defenses against China
Such technologies are part of a strategy to deter any possible invasion from China, with its huge military and vast superiority in numbers of aircraft, ships and other weaponry. ( read original story ...)
The Liberty Times Editorial: Vilnius on democracy’s front line
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Dec. 4 last year that his country’s decision to allow the opening of a Taiwanese mission in Vilnius bearing the name “Taiwan” was a “mistake.” Lithuanian ... ( read original story ...)