Rep. Mike Gallagher says deterrence failed in the case of the Russia-Ukraine war and it could fail again with China-Taiwan on 'Sunday Night in America.' ... ( read original story ...)
Soft Start Expected For Taiwan Stock Market
The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 300 points or 1.8 percent. The Taiwan Stock ... ( read original story ...)
ASUS 8Z: Smooth, fast and pocket-friendly smartphone
A new phone from Taiwan-headquartered Asus has that perfect design to carry effortlessly and use with one hand. We are talking about the Asus 8Z, the company’s 5.9-inch flagship smartphone with an ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese invasion depends on West’s preparedness, US should recognize Taiwan: Pompeo
Amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict former US State Secretary Mike Pompeo has said possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan will depend on island defense pr ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan govt announces donation drive for Ukrainian refugees
The Taiwanese government has announced a donation drive to help Ukrainians who had to leave their country amid Russia's military operations in Ukraine, local media reported. The Ministry of Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Zoo hoping for anteater offspring as male arrives on loan from Nagoya
A male giant anteater that arrived at Taipei Zoo on Thursday would be housed with a female of the same species, in the hope that they will produce offspring, the zoo said on Friday. The seven-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
John J. Tkacik, Jr. On Taiwan: Taiwan, Ukraine and a 75th anniversary
Dear Reader, I intended to write about something that happened 75 years ago. But, last week saw a major war erupt in East Europe and I cannot ignore it. And, this week sees alarm spread across the ... ( read original story ...)
Police officer sent to prison for sitting on suspect’s neck
The New Taipei District Court on Feb. 25 found a police officer who had sat on the neck of a man he was arresting for eight minutes guilty of assault and sentenced him to six months in prison. The ... ( read original story ...)
What Ukraine war means for China-Taiwan situation
Taipei is rethinking its defences as Beijing watches closely for lessons it can learn. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo’s presidential launch in Taipei
The former US secretary of state has decided that the road to the White House is through Taiwan Taipei is, proverbially speaking, betting the ranch on a Mike Pompeo White House. Such an election ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan MOF Clarifies Withholding Tax on Dividends Paid to Nonresidents
The Taiwanese Ministry of Finance March 2 clarified withholding tax rules on dividends paid to nonresidents. The clarification includes: 1) the obligation for withholding agents to apply the 21 ... ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out at residential building in Taiwan region
A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at a residential building in Taichung city in China's Taiwan region. Several people were trapped at the scene and local firefighters rushed to extinguish the fire. ( read original story ...)
Protest rally held in Taiwan ahead of Tibet National Uprising Day
Ahead of the Tibetan Uprising Day, dozens of people took to the streets of Taipei on Saturday to call to bring attention to the atrocities on Tibetians and othe ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Latest Disinformation Campaign Against Taiwan Backfires Amid the Russia-Ukraine War
The usual Chinese propaganda about effective protection of overseas citizens has led to an unexpected public backlash in the wake of a sluggish evacuation mission in Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Norovirus on the rise in Taiwan
NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Thursday that the number of hospital visits for diarrhea in the country has increased recently, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Sanctions on Putin offer no playbook for China and Taiwan
The West’s earlier exclusion of Russia from a peaceful and prosperous Europe now looks mistaken. It would be foolish to try the same approach over Taiwan. ( read original story ...)