In Taipei, authorities are pre-empting falling trees with a team of sniffer dogs. Some specialise in detecting brown root rot disease, which attacks tree roots and causes decay. The fungal infection ...
Taiwan lawmakers clash after one party breaks into legislature to occupy speaker’s chair
Lawmakers clashed in Taiwan's legislature Friday when members of a leading political party who had broken into the building overnight to occupy the speaker's chair tussled with members of another major party who forced their way in to evict them.
Employee of China’s Huawei caught spying on Taiwan ambassador to Paraguay
A man taking pictures outside the residence of the Taiwanese ambassador in Paraguay was an employee of Chinese telecom group Huawei, reports said Friday. Residence staff reported to police that a gray ...
Taiwan’s November export orders miss expectations, China drags
Taiwan export orders grew more slowly than expected in November as weaker shipment for smartphones offset strong demand for artificial intelligence technology amid softness from China. Export orders rose 3.
Taiwan paratroopers use virtual reality simulators in training exercises
Taiwanese paratroopers in the southern city of Pingtung participated in army training exercises over the past few days, including using virtual reality simulators to practice landing in specific locations.
Taipei Fubon Bank to launch first office in Seoul
Taipei Fubon Bank, the banking arm of Taiwan's Fubon Financial Holding, is waiting to receive the final nod from the local authorities to launch its first office in Seoul. South Korea’s Financial ...
Taiwan Is Getting Its U.S. Weaponry—but Years Behind Schedule
TAIPEI—Taiwan hailed the arrival of its first state-of-the-art American tanks this week, celebrating what it described as “the world’s greatest war machine.”Less prominently mentioned was the long ...
Taiwan maps out AI industry strategy to secure global position
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) convened a meeting on December 16, 2024, where Chunghwa Telecom chairman Lee-Feng Chien presented a comprehensive strategy to advance its ...
Taiwan semiconductor industry raises concerns over green energy transition
The National Science and Technology Conference, held every four years by the Executive Yuan, is the highest-level meeting shaping Taiwan's technology policy. During the conference on 16, 2024, Taiwan ...
Ko Wen-je to resign as TPP chair
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲 ... Ko has been detained in connection with the Core City project graft case, while the investigation now includes TPP party finances.
Taiwan Protests, Lawmaker Clashes Show Test to Lai’s Leadership
A new wave of political wrangling between Taiwan’s ruling and opposition parties that has involved street protests and lawmakers tussling adds to questions about President Lai Ching-te’s ability to ...
AGI Technology Unveils Dynamic Storage Solutions at CES 2025
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGI Technology, a leading provider of storage solutions, welcomes you to CES 2025. From January 7 to January 10, join us at The Venetian Resort Las ...
Nvidia’s Booming A.I. Business Collides With U.S.-Chinese Tensions
The chipmaker expects more than $10 billion in foreign sales this year, but the Biden administration is advancing rules that could curb that growth.
Taiwan is everyone’s concern: Blinken
Taiwan is “everyone’s business,” as a crisis over Taiwan would have global implications, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, adding that US President Joe Biden’s administration has shored up ...
Taiwan’s China Airlines splits $12-billion jet deal between Boeing and Airbus
Taiwan's China Airlines will split an order for its long-haul fleet renewal between Boeing and European rival Airbus and buy freighters from the U.S. planemaker in a closely watched deal worth almost $12 billion.
A full-scale Chinese attack on Taiwan remains unlikely – but Beijing has alternatives
Three potential scenarios for how China could deploy military force against Taiwan – illustrated with maps. Experts doubt China's current ability to conduct a full-scale invasion, but it has alternative strategies ranging from harassment to blockades.