The future of relations with China isn’t the only issue the Taiwanese public will vote on in Saturday’s presidential election. Property prices, energy policy and the broader economic dividend from ...
Taiwan sees no ‘political intentions’ in China’s space probe launch, says President’s Office
Taipei does not consider the flight of a Chinese rocket carrying a satellite over the southern part of the self-governed island as an attempt to interfere with the upcoming presidential election, Lin ...
Taiwan votes amid economic surge fueled by semiconductor success
The island is key to the supply chains of some of the world’s leading technology firms. In 2022 alone, the more than 300 companies in the sector operating in Taiwan earned some $156 billion in ...
U.S. and China keep a close watch as Taiwan heads to the polls
The Jan. 13 elections in the democratically-governed island claimed by China are among the earliest held of several in other countries this year.
Who are Taiwan’s presidential candidates and what is at stake as island heads to polls?
Elections could be a turning point in Taiwan’s relationship with China and US, depending on which party comes to power amid escalating threats from Beijing ...
Taiwan Votes 2024: ‘Monitor, lobby, assist’ – youth activists fuelled by passion but struggle with low salaries
Activism in Taiwan starts from a relatively young age through platforms such as students’ associations in high school. Effecting change is satisfying but sacrifices are involved, NGO workers say.
Chinese satellite sparks political storm in Taiwan days before presidential polls
Taiwan's presidential office said it did not consider the launch of a Chinese satellite whose rocket flew over southern Taiwan an attempt at interference ahead of the poll, but the main opposition party questioned why the alert was issued.
TSMC posts flat Q4 revenue but beats expectations
That beat Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's (TSMC) previous prediction for fourth-quarter revenue being in a range of between $18.8-19.6 billion, and also beat an LSEG SmartEstimate of T$617.1 ...
Taiwan Wants Peace and Economic Stability—Now It Could Hinge on a High-Stakes Choice
The goal for Taiwan’s people is clear—improve livelihoods while safeguarding the island’s treasured democratic way of life. The upcoming election will hinge on which candidate voters believe has the plan and aptitude to actually deliver it.
Cross-strait couple’s love transcends China, Taiwan tensions
Willy and Louis are in many ways a typical millennial couple: they met through a dating app, worry about work, love pop music, and like to travel or see friends on the weekends.But Willy and Louis have made life in Shenzhen work for them.
Taiwan tracks 8 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships around nation
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of National Defense (MND) tracked eight Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Tuesday (Jan. 9) and 6 a.m. on Wednesday (J
Taiwan’s Status Quo Election
Taiwan’s citizens will elect their next president. The candidates are framing the race in increasingly existential terms: for William Lai of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the choice facing voters is between democracy and autocracy.
Cooler weather and strong winds forecast for Taiwan Wednesday
Taipei, Jan. 10 (CNA) Temperatures across Taiwan will fall Wednesday, especially at night, as a cold air mass arrives, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).
China tells US it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan
The US and China have held their first talks since 2021, days before a crucial election in Taiwan.
With threats, pressure and financial lures, China seen as aiming to influence Taiwan’s elections
China is being accused of using military threats, diplomatic pressure and fake news in a broad strategy to influence voters in Taiwan’s elections to pick candidates who favor unification ...
Taiwan prepares to vote in election overshadowed by tensions with Beijing
Lai Ching-te, 64, is Taiwan’s incumbent vice-president. Within the ruling Democratic Progressive party, he is associated with a wing that advocates formalising the country’s independence, and he has ...