As Washington pressures Taiwan to spend big on defenses against a potential Chinese attack, one of the island’s most outspoken politicians is arguing the opposite approach: less confrontation and more ...
Tehran, Taiwan, trade … what are the hazards facing Trump on Xi summit tightrope?
US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdrop ...
Taipei 101 Run Up draws 5,000 stair climbers
More than 5,000 elite athletes and amateurs converged on Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper for the 2026 CTBC Taipei 101 Run Up yesterday. Sanctioned by the Towerrunning World Association (TWA), the 19th ...
Taipei adventures for your first visit
City of contrasts: Taipei blends modern icons like Taipei 101 with historic streets such as Dihua, creating a vibrant mix of old and new. Flavours after dark: Night markets like Shilin and Raohe offer ...
Chunghwa Telecom Q1 earnings call highlights
Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE:CHT) reported a record first-quarter revenue performance for 2026 and said all key financial metrics exceeded its quarterly guidance, as growth in ICT services, mobile, fixed ...
Taiwan could learn from Ukraine. Informally, connections are growing
Driven by the threat of conquest by much larger hostile neighbors, an emerging, informal network is sharing lessons, resources and battle-tested technology.
Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War
Taiwan, one of the world’s biggest plastic users, is facing supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. The crunch is already trickling down into everyday life.
US concerned by Taiwan defence delay ‘concession’ to China
TAIPEI, May 9 (Reuters) - Further delays to Taiwan military spending are a "concession" to China, the U.S. State Department said, as Taipei's defence ministry detailed the impact of projects excluded ...
Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
TAIPEI, May 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament approved extra defence spending of $25 billion on Friday, or just about two-thirds of the amount sought by the government to bolster ...
After Months of Arguing, Taiwan Lawmakers Approve $25 Billion for U.S. Arms
With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U.S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.
Taiwan’s parliament approves US$25 billion defence spending bill
The result was announced by the parliamentary speaker after a final vote on the bill, which falls well short of the government's proposed budget of nearly US$40 billion.
Paraguay and Taiwan reaffirm ties after China sought to lure away another Taipei ally
Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña says he deeply values his country’s ties with Taiwan, in a show of solidarity after China asked the South American nation to sever diplomatic relations with Taipei.
Paraguay ‘deeply values’ Taiwan ties, president says in Taipei
Paraguay “deeply values” its relations with Taiwan and will continue to offer support, President Santiago Pena said on Friday as he was formally… Leggi ...
Taiwan Estimates It Has Enough Gas Supply Through September
Taiwan estimates it has secured enough natural gas through September, the latest effort by the chipmaking hub to boost energy security as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes global supply.
China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Chinese officials said ahead of Trump’s visit that “abiding by the One China principle” was a “prerequisite for a steady, sound, and sustainable” relationship between the U.S. and China.
SPEAK UP: New Taipei’s Danjiang Bridge, MRT Sanying Line to open 淡江大橋、捷運三鶯線將通車（下）
A: Apart from the Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei City, the MRT Sanying Line (Light Blue Line) will open in June. B: Is that the new line leading to Yingge District, the ceramic town? A: Yup, the line ...