Chinese prosecutors are deliberating whether to impose a jail sentence on human rights lawyer Lu Siwei and to arrest citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, as reported by US-based VOA News. Human rights activists argue that these renewed campaigns against Lu and Zhang are a part of the broader campaign of the
Beijing should set up ‘shadow government’ ready to run Taiwan, academics say
In an article on social media, mainland Chinese research institute says a plan is needed for ‘comprehensive takeover’ of the island after unification.
Taiwan’s AI smartphone market poised to outpace global growth with telecom partnerships
In Taiwan's market, smartphone distributors anticipate AI smartphones will capture 20% of total smartphone shipments this year, surpassing the global average, thanks to strong support from telecom ...
Infinitix Partners with ENLight and Supermicro to Establish Asia’s Most Advanced AI Computing Center
PRNewswire Taipei [Taiwan] August 9 Infinitix announced in July its involvement in establishing the Asia Artificial Intelligence Computing Center AICC a premier intelligent computing hub in the region ...
Taiwan detects 18 Chinese PLA aircraft, nine naval vessels near territory
In response to China's military action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems ...
Taiwan memory chipmakers post mixed July sales
DRAM chipmaker Nanya Technology and Winbond Electronics, a maker of specialty DRAM and flash memory, both saw their July revenue decrease by 18.4% and nearly 4%, respectively, compared to the previous ...
Taiwan exports to US surge to NT$371 billion in July
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) reported on Thursday (Aug. 8) that Taiwan’s exports to the US hit a record high US$11.45 billion (NT$371 billion) in July, a 3.1% year-on-year ...
‘Zero Day’: New 10-Part Series Imagines What a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Might Actually Look Like
Each of “Zero Day’s” 10 episodes depicts an independent aspect of Taiwanese life affected by the fictionalized invasion, as they experience a countdown to the day Chinese troops land on Taiwan’s ...
Earthquake shakes Japan’s south
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southern Japan yesterday, but no major damage was reported and only relatively minor tsunami arrived at the coast. The quake hit at 4:42pm off ...
The 5 Most Economically-Free Countries in the World
Here are the top five from the Heritage Foundation's influential 2024 ranking of the most economically-free countries.
China Rejects $1 Trillion Plan to End Housing Crisis
The IMF recently recommended a four-year plan to deliver unfinished housing and protect homebuyers across the country.
Academics suggest Beijing set up ‘shadow government’ that’s ready to run Taiwan
In an article on social media, mainland Chinese research institute says a plan is needed for ‘comprehensive takeover’ of the island after unification.
Trump Told Xi Jinping He’d ‘Bomb the Sh*t Out of’ China If It Invades Taiwan
Donald Trump reportedly threatened to "bomb the sh*t out of" China if it invaded Taiwan during a meeting with Chinese dictator Xi Jinping back in 2020.
Executive Yuan agrees to boost appliance subsidy
The Executive Yuan yesterday agreed to increase funding for a program to subsidize the replacement of old home appliances with new, energy-efficient models. The Ministry of Economic Affairs since last ...
Why the Olympics Are a Source of Pride—and Frustration—for Taiwan
National flags are ubiquitous during the Olympics in Paris, and when athletes win medals, they usually look to theirs as their national anthem is played during the podium ceremony.But not for athletes of one team.
Controversial Taiwan boxer reaches final
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting called it 'a tough journey' after winning again Wednesday at the Paris Olympics to ensure that the two boxers at the center of a major gender controversy are into their respective finals.