The number of Taiwanese attending state-supported business events in China last year is 3% higher than 2023, a Taiwan-based nongovernmental organization says.
Taiwan cabinet to ask parliament to unfreeze $4 bln amid budget standoff
Taiwan's cabinet said on Tuesday it will ask the opposition controlled legislature to release more than $4 billion in funds frozen as part of a stand-off over this year's budget, which the government ...
Taiwan March export orders miss forecast, China drags
Taiwan's export orders rose less than expected in March, as strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications was offset by slower demand from China, with the government expressing caution ...
Can Taiwan’s Military Meet Emerging Threats?
Taiwan's armed forces are undergoing significant reforms to enhance readiness amid escalating tensions with China. Key initiatives include extending compulsory military service from four months to one ...
Worker killed by scaffolding collapse at National Taiwan University hospital
The scaffolding at the east wing of NTU Hospital collapsed on Monday morning. It was initially believed that there were no casualties, but later in the afternoon, the fire department received a report ...
China ramps up business charm offensive towards Taiwan alongside political pressure, study shows
Nearly 40,000 Taiwanese joined industry events in China such as conferences and trade fairs supported by the Chinese government in 2024, a study showed on Tuesday, as Beijing ramps up a charm ...
Indonesian worker dies in scaffolding collapse
The Indonesian national was working on the scaffolding in front of NTU hospital's East Campus when it collapsed and landed on a car yesterday morning. No casualties were initially reported, but a ...
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Taiwan’s swaggering culture and the erection of Taipei 101
In the March 9 edition of the Taipei Times a piece by Ninon Godefroy ran with the headine “The quiet, gentle rhythm of Taiwan.” It started with the line “Taiwan is a small, humble place. There is no ...
Taiwan sends condolences to Vatican, one of its few allies, on death of Pope Francis
Taiwan will send envoys of the "appropriate level" to Pope Francis' funeral given the deep friendship between the island and the Vatican, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said on Monday, expressing ...
MOFA Confirms Taiwan Part of ‘First Wave’ of U.S. Tariff Negotiations – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan's foreign minister Lin Chia-lung has told lawmakers that Taiwan is in the "first wave" of countries to negotiate new U.S. tariffs. The comments come after the U.S.' commerce secretary failed to ...
Scaffolding collapses outside National Taiwan University Hospital
Cheng Da-chuan (鄭大川), spokesman for the Construction Management Office, said the exterior wall of National Taiwan University Hospital was undergoing renovation. A preliminary investigation revealed ...
Taiwan President, Taipei Mayor Call for Stability Amid Political Tensions – TaiwanPlus News
Amid political tensions, Taiwan president Lai Ching-te and Taipei mayor Chiang Wan-an both called for social stability in their remarks at a cultural festival in Taipei.
Chinese cruise ship sails within two nautical miles of Tawain’s Hengchun Peninsula
A Chinese cruise ship sailed within just two nautical miles (3.7km) of Taiwan’s Hengchun Peninsula this week, prompting concern from observers and authorities about a possible “gray zone” tactic by ...
Palau’s president vows to stand with Taiwan ‘til death do us part’
The president of Palau has pledged to maintain recognition of Taiwan, but warned that small countries needed to demonstrate the economic benefits of standing by Taipei as China increases pressure on ...
Made in Taiwan: The Evolution of an Innovation Powerhouse
Although Taiwanese industry started out mass-producing many of the world's low-cost goods, today it offers some of the most innovative, efficient and high-quality products and services on the planet.
China-Taiwan Tensions: 4 Key Moments This Week
Among the suspects arrested in a March 31 telecom fraud raid in the Chinese ally's capital of Phnom Penh, around 180 were Taiwanese, according to Taipei. It's unclear how many of the 190 individuals ...