Grand Navigator” Xi Jinping has vowed to bring the 24 million people of democratic Taiwan under Beijing’s control — by force if necessary. ( read original story ...)
Piercing Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’: Is the semiconductor industry that safeguards the island’s freedom now at risk?
The Star talks to employees of manufacturing giant TSMC amid uncertainty around industry’s ability to navigate new U.S. rules, shifting geopolitics. ( read original story ...)
Is the Taiwan Policy Act good for Taipei?
The contentious legislation will bring the island and the U.S. closer together than ever — a necessary evolution in their relationship, given the rising threat from China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan plans satellite back-up amid China invasion fears
Island nation wants to boost its communications networks, but is cautious of relying on Elon Musk's Starlink over his comments on China ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Media Says Beijing to Use ‘All Measures Necessary’ Against Taiwan
The Global Times, which is published by the Chinese Community Party, warned of the "risk of war" and accused the United States of "inflaming" tensions. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan celebrates diversity, equality in east Asia’s largest Pride march
About 120,000 people, many carrying rainbow flags, marched through Taiwan's capital Taipei on Saturday to celebrate LGBTQ+ equality in east Asia's largest Pride march. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, US officials seek to boost nation’s UN bid
Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials and their US counterparts from the State Department agreed that they need to bolster engagement with like-minded partners in the UN bodies, as well as at UN ... ( read original story ...)
Five arrested over telephone scam
Taichung police on Wednesday arrested five people in connection with an alleged telecom fraud ring targeting Chinese by posing as police officials. A 30-year-old man surnamed Lin (林) and alleged ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan plans satellite back-up amid fears it can’t rely on Elon Musk if China invades
Island nation wants to boost its communications networks but is cautious about relying on Elon Musk's Starlink over his comments on China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and China put differences aside to treat seriously-ill panda Tuan Tuan in Taipei
Tuan Tuan has become increasingly ill in last few days as he enters his twilight years Taiwan and China have put their tense geopolitical situation to one side to treat a male panda that has fallen ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Celebrates Region’s Biggest Pride March as Border Reopens
On a rainy Saturday afternoon, Taiwan’s 20th Pride parade cemented the island’s status as a regional leader in East Asia for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights as thousands marched ... ( read original story ...)
Panda experts heading to Taipei zoo to aid ailing bear
Ma Xiaoguang said on Friday in Beijing that since September, when information about the health condition of the panda — Tuan Tuan — was communicated to the Chinese mainland, the China Conservation and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Economic Outlook Is Far From Chipper
Slowing semiconductor demand could dampen Taiwan’s GDP growth next year. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on Philadelphia’s economy, managed futures funds, growth stocks, and the delayed impact ... ( read original story ...)
Vladimir Putin declares Taiwan is ‘inherent part’ of China, blames ‘granny’ Nancy Pelosi for stoking tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Taiwan is an inherent part of China and accused U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of provoking the Taiwan-China conflict on Thursday. At the 19th annual meeting ... ( read original story ...)
China, the United States, and Taiwan
This was an address to the conference on “PRC’s Power Shift and Governance” sponsored by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) and organized by the Chinese Council of Advanced Policy ... ( read original story ...)
Indian delegation backs investment by Hon Hai
Manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (鴻海精密) on Thursday said that the company has obtained a commitment from Tamil Nadu to fully support its investments in the southern Indian state. Hon ... ( read original story ...)