Formerly known as Taipeh-fu during the Qing era, and Taihoku under Japanese rule, Taipei became the capital of Taiwan Province as part of the Republic of China (ROC) in 1945 and the capital of the ROC ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China’s threats will only increase support for island
China's military threats against Taiwan will only increase support for the island from the United States and other democracies, the foreign ministry said after China conducted drills nearby as U.S. ( read original story ...)
Sasse replies to China’s warning US is ‘going down’ a ‘dangerous path’ after congressional visit to Taiwan
Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska responded to Chinese threats Friday after a congressional visit to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
China’s Fighter Jets Enter Taiwan’s ADIZ As US Delegation Visits Taipei: Taiwanese MoD
Aerial incursions into Taiwan’s territory occurred as a delegation from US led by a staunch American critic of PRC Bob Menendez paid a surprise 2-day visit. ( read original story ...)
US Lawmakers Declare Solidarity With Taiwan in Controversial Trip
Six U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan on Friday, expressing strong support for the island's sovereignty and promising that the United States will help it resist efforts by the Chinese government to exert ... ( read original story ...)
Lindsey Graham among group of senators visiting Taiwan
Lindsey Graham was part of a group of senators who visited Taiwan Friday. The purpose of the visit was to make a pointed and public declaration of the U.S. government's support for the self-governing ... ( read original story ...)
2022 GO SMART Award Winners (III) – Taipei Urban Intelligence Center
Global Organization of Smart Cities (GO SMART), founded by Taipei City Government in 2019, is committed to becoming a platform for capacity sharing and matchmaking of all the stakeholders in the smart ... ( read original story ...)
China Fumes as Taiwan Cites Russia-Ukraine War to Urge Stronger U.S. Ties
"Collectively, we can defend ourselves from the threats posed by authoritarian nations that seek to disrupt regional peace," Taiwan's President said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan security of global significance, US senator tells island’s president
TAIPEI: Technology hub Taiwan is a "country of global significance" and its security has implications for the world, US Senator Bob Menendez said on Friday (Apr 15) in a meeting with President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
Russia might be in default over bond payments: Moody’s
Russia might be in default after it tried to service its US dollar bonds in rubles due to Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, financial ratings agency Moody’s Corp said on Thursday. It would be ... ( read original story ...)
CPC’s losses mount amid rising costs, restrictions
State-owned fuel supplier CPC Corp, Taiwan (CPC, 台灣中油) has racked up significant losses since late last year, while stuck between high natural gas costs and a government-imposed freeze on raising ... ( read original story ...)
US delegation arrives in Taipei
Photo: Liao Chen-huei, Taipei Times They are also to attend a banquet organized ... The change would show that the entity promotes other bilateral links besides just business, Lundgren said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ranks as world’s 16th-largest trading economy
Taiwan ranked 16th among the world’s economies in merchandise trade last year, its highest ranking in 16 years, due in part to a higher ranking for imports, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Graham leads US delegation to Taiwan
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC.) is leading a a six-member group of U.S. lawmakers on a two-day visit to Taiwan on Thursday, a visit that has sparked anger from Beijing. Graham along with Sen. Bob Menendez ... ( read original story ...)
Swedish delegation proposes new name for Trade Office in Taipei
A 12-member Swedish parliamentary delegation recently embarked on a five-day visit to Taiwan to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. The Swedish delegation met with President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
The U.S. must end its ambiguous policy and explicitly promise to defend Taiwan against any Chinese attack
There must no longer be any room for doubt in our resolve concerning Taiwan, argues former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. ( read original story ...)