In an annual report prepared for lawmakers, Taiwan's Defense Ministry gave its latest assessments of China's military capabilities and ambitions. ( read original story ...)
Flotation Energy, CSBC Unveil Floating Wind Plans in Taiwan
Scotland-headquartered floating wind project developer Flotation Energy and Taiwan's CSBC Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the two companies will join forces on ... ( read original story ...)
First batch of Fosun Pharma-provided vaccines expected in Taipei on Thursday
The first batch of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines provided by the Shanghai-based Fosun Pharma to Taiwan is expected to arrive in Taipei on Thursday morning. A total of 932,000 doses of the vaccines have been ... ( read original story ...)
Lin Chi-ling’s fans concerned as she looks thinner in first post in over two months
Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling hadn't posted on social media for more than two months until yesterday, when she posted a video explaining her charity's new project. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Japan Urged to ‘Stand Together’ As China Threat Prompts Security Talks
A Taiwanese official says the ruling party did not hesitate when invited to hold unprecedented security talks with Japan to discuss mutual concerns about China. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: North Korea proposes Sinovac shots go elsewhere
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has proposed a U.N.-backed immunization program send its allotment of almost 3 million doses of a Chinese-made vaccine to countries with severe COVID-19 outbreaks ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China can ‘paralyse’ its defences, threat worsening
China's armed forces can "paralyse" Taiwan's defences and are able to fully monitor its deployments, the island's defence ministry said, offering a stark assessment of the rising threat posed by its ... ( read original story ...)
China beats Taiwan to the punch in announcing new vaccine delivery
China beat Taiwan to the punch on Wednesday in announcing the delivery timetable for a highly politicised order of COVID-19 vaccines from BioNTech SE, saying the first 932,000 shots would arrive on ... ( read original story ...)
VR Should Become an Ecosystem Attractive to Financiers and Developers, Says Taiwan’s HTC-Vive
Building an ecosystem that can sustain a production chain and generate investment return will be key to the future of virtual reality content development in Taiwan, says HTC, a tech giant ... ( read original story ...)
China says first batch of BioNTech shots to arrive in Taiwan on Thursday
COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Taiwan on Thursday, a total of 932,000 shots, China's official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic-Themed VR Film ‘The Sick Rose’ Is a Showcase for Taiwan’s Old and New Skills
What could be more of the moment than a film about a sick girl searching for her mother in hospital during a pandemic, and a virtual reality presentation that can be accessed by viewers unable to ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Taiwan schools open with masks, plastic dividers
Schools across Taiwan have reopened for the academic year as the island's largest COVID-19 outbreak subsides. Schools on the island shut down in May and many switched online in the face of the ... ( read original story ...)
Following Chinese war drills, U.S. warships sail through Taiwan Strait
In what Washington described as routine operations through the sensitive waterway separating Taiwan from China, a U.S. warship and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday. ( read original story ...)
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: Australia’s group revealed for World Cup Qualifiers
Australia's path to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup has been revealed. FIBA announced today that Australia has been drawn in Group B alongside China, Japan and Chinese Taipei in the first round of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s defense ministry submits NT$471.7 billion budget proposal for 2022
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday submitted a budget proposal of NT$471.7 billion (US$17.05 billion) to the Legislature for arms purchases and other defense needs, including jet ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Plus Launched as English-Language Streaming Platform
Taiwan has launched a government-backed English-language streaming platform that is intended to carry a mixture of news, international affairs and local stories. Taiwan Plus went live on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)