Taiwan’s presidential race could be consequential if its ruling party is re-elected on Jan. 13. An unprecedented third term for the Democratic Progressives would frustrate Beijing which claims the self-governed island as its own.
Taiwan is an existential threat to Xi Jinping’s China
On January 13, 2024, the people of Taiwan will elect a new President and legislature. This event has become a potential flashpoint in competition between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the West which already risks escalation from an economic contest into direct military engagement.
Meralco’s Banchero rues turnovers in EASL loss to New Taipei Kings
MANILA, Philippines – Having more turnovers than assists spelled the doom for Meralco against Jeremy Lin and the New Taipei Kings in their East Asia Super League (EASL) clash Wednesday night, Bolts ...
Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island
Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected three more Chinese balloons flying across the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, and one of those flew over the island, the second day in a row it has reported such activity.
As Taiwan prepares for polls, China’s Xi Jinping issues a warning on reunification
The January 13 election will decide how Taiwan handles a belligerent Beijing’s threats – both economic and military — of merging it with the mainland
Taiwan will publish analysis of China’s alleged election interference post vote
Taiwan is documenting its experiences with China's alleged attempts to interfere in elections next week and will publish its analysis soon after the vote.
China unveils new aircraft carrier days before Taiwan’s election sending tensions soaring
China has revealed a new aircraft carrier as concerns over a potential invasion of Taiwan soar ahead of elections on the democratically-run island.
Taiwan shares open higher
Taipei, Jan. 4 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened up 15.08 points at 17,574.39 Thursday on turnover of NT$2.8 billion (US$90.26 million).
Why temples are a top campaign stop in Taiwan’s election
After an opening ceremony, temple leaders offered the candidates large bunches of garlic sprouts – symbolising the popular phrase “dongsuan” that is often heard at campaign rallies and means “frozen ...
NeraTel to offer cybersecurity solutions to SMEs in Southeast Asia with SYSTEX Group subsidiary
Under the two-year partnership, NeraTel will be uniXecure’s preferred partner in SEA offering solutions dedicated to SMEs.
China Sends More Weather Balloons Into Taiwan’s Airspace
Beijing largely kept to its side of the Taiwan Strait's center line until 2020. Following visits to Taipei by high-ranking U.S. cabinet officials that summer and fall, China began sending increasingly more warplanes and warships across the 100-mile waterway and into Taiwan's air defense identification zone.
Taiwan’s election is going to the wire and the divisive issue is … Taylor Swift
Taiwan’s ruling party made the country too risky for Taylor Swift to tour with its China-sceptic rhetoric, the island’s political opposition claimed as it entered a tense final stretch of election campaigning.
Taiwan’s ‘cat warrior’
Like a cat, Taiwan’s diplomacy would be agile, flexible and comfortable in narrow spaces, she said. The animals are lovable but also independent. Born in Japan to Taiwanese and American parents, Hsiao ...
Men admit wrongdoing in tech company operations
Two Taiwanese were given three years deferred prosecution for their roles in helping two leading Chinese tech companies operate illegally in the country, the Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office said.
Taiwan’s Early Warning for the Future of Tech
and the fact that most technology companies have decreased their focus on trust and safety over the past year. For years, Taiwan has been at the center of U.S. policy, but as geopolitical tensions ...
2024 Elections: TPP’s Wu says missing financial info ‘being handled’
Legislator and vice presidential candidate Cynthia Wu (吳欣盈) yesterday reiterated that the information missing from her financial disclosure statement is being dealt with, with the election just days ...