Trump says tariffs would have stopped Taiwan’s semiconductor boom — but the history of TSMC tells a far more American story.
‘Taiwan Travelogue’ wins the 2026 International Booker Prize
The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize
The story of romance, food and colonialism is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
Rat videos spark fear in Taipei after rare hantavirus death
Viral rat videos are spreading across Taipei after Taiwan reported its first hantavirus death in 25 years, raising fears about a possible health threat.
Inside Taiwan’s plan to bring AI robots into daily life
Taiwan is expanding its artificial intelligence ambitions with a new robotics center aimed at bringing AI into everyday life. This center at the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Tainan is ...
Exascale Labs and Compal Electronics to Showcase Integrated AI Infrastructure Solution at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026
Partnership delivers a fully integrated AI data center stack from compute to power, on display at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026SAN FRANCISCO and TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exascale Labs ...
Trade, Taiwan Questions Loom After China Summit
Donald Trumps 2017 state visit to China yielded more than $250 billion worth of commercial deals across several sectors, a major Boeing jet deal, investment in American manufacturing, a ...
Taiwan candidate’s billboard with Indian flag and Sikh turban sparks racism storm ahead of elections | WATCH
The billboard, displayed in Kaohsiung City’s Siaogang District in southern Taiwan, featured a large prohibition symbol placed over the Indian flag and a Sikh man wearing a turban.
Taipei has just been named the best city in Asia for arts and culture
Taipei has been crowned the best city in Asia for arts and culture in Time Out’s 2026 global ranking, beating Beijing, Jaipur and Chiang Mai.
Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict
The Philippines would likely be involved in any potential conflict over Taiwan due to its proximity, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, reiterating a stance that risks riling up Beijing.
Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit
President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state media ...
New Taipei City launches month-long LGBTQ event
The New Taipei City Department of Social Welfare has partnered with the Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights to launch a month-long LGBTQIA+ initiative from May 17 to June 21 aimed at ...
Trump told Taiwan not to ‘go independent’ – but does it want to?
Hours after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last week, Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Taiwan against pursuing independence. "I'm not looking to have somebody go independent.
GSI Technology Awarded Phase I of Smart City Project in Taiwan, Advancing Commercial Deployment of Gemini-II
GSI Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIT), the inventor of the Associative Processing Unit (APU), a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance compute processing, providing true ...
Taipei finds violations at 21 escape room venues
The Taipei City Government said yesterday that inspections of 34 escape room venues had identified violations at 21 locations, including 12 with safety-related problems, following the death of an ...
Taiwan’s top US diplomat says talks with Washington ongoing as arms deal looms
Taiwan's Representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui says dialogue with Washington is ongoing as President Trump weighs $14 billion in arms sales and Taiwan boosts defense spending.