Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei on Tuesday pledged his unconditional support for the "Republic of Taiwan" on a trip that comes as China steps up pressure on the handful of countries that still maintain formal ties with the island.
Paraguay Candidate Says Taiwan Alliance Costing Opportunities
Paraguay’s leading opposition presidential candidate Efrain Alegre said Monday that his country’s long-standing alliance with Taiwan is costing it opportunities and will be reviewed if he’s elected in general elections April 30.
Taiwan Isn’t Playing Dollar Diplomacy Anymore
Report: Taiwan Isn’t Playing Dollar Diplomacy Anymore Create an FP account to save articles to read later and in the FP mobile app. Sign Up ALREADY AN FP SUBSCRIBER? LOGIN NEW FOR SUBSCRIBERS: Click + to receive email alerts for new stories written by Robbie Gramer Robbie Gramer After years of trying to outmaneuver China ...
On Island South of Taiwan, U.S. Prepares for Conflict With China
The drills, part of the largest-ever annual military exercises with the Philippines, focus on defending the Bashi Chlannel, a key transit point for the Chinese and American militaries.
Budget not high enough for transit pass project: Hou
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜) yesterday called on the central government to earmark more funding to subsidize a NT$1,200 (US$39.16) monthly public transport pass program for commuters in ...
Taipei halts sale of instant noodle brands from Malaysia, Indonesia
Taipei’s health department has ordered retailers to remove instant noodles brands from Malaysia and Indonesia. (Rawpixel pic) TAIPEI: Two types of instant noodles made by Southeast Asian brands have ...
Taipei’s Dept of Health: Carcinogens found in Ah Lai White Curry Noodles from Malaysia
Two types of instant noodles made by Southeast Asian brands have been found to contain a cancer-inducing substance, Taipei’s Department of Health said ...
Vena Energy flicks the switch on Taiwan’s ‘largest’ PV project
Asia-Pacific IPP Vena Energy has commissioned a 272MW solar PV project in Taiwan which it says is the region’s ‘largest’ to date.
Two Republican Governors—and Potential Presidential Candidates—Visit Leaders in Asia
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis—both Republicans seen as potential candidates for president—met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio ...
Taiwan breaks ground on dual-track electrified rail line Taitung Station
Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has broken ground on a dual-track electrified rail line at Taitung Station.
Fears grow for Taiwan book publisher believed held in China
Reported detention of Li Yanhe has echoes of 2015 disappearances of five Hong Kong booksellers ...
Taiwan or China? Paraguay’s dilemma puts election race in the spotlight
From Paraguayan capital Asuncion to Taipei and Washington, diplomats, officials - and farmers - are closely watching a tight election race that could determine Paraguay's future ties with Taiwan.
Pair of Potential US Presidential Candidates Start Asia Trips
Two possible US presidential candidates are visiting Asia this week, trips that come as the US steps up efforts to counter Chinese influence.Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said in a meeting with ...
Guatemala not asking Taiwan for ‘free money’, does not owe debt like Honduras
Guatemala is not asking for "free money" from Taiwan and does not owe debt in the same way Honduras does, but is looking for long-term investment and trade, senior Guatemalan financial officials said ...
China Sends 13 Military Aircraft, 3 PLA Vessels To Circle Taiwan
A new Chinese military incursion has been reported anew by Taiwan after its foreign minister warned that a conflict with Beijing could happen in 2027.
Koo Kwang-ming honored at Taipei memorial service
A memorial held yesterday for late Taiwanese independence advocate and senior presidential adviser Koo Kwang-ming (辜寬敏) paid tribute to Koo’s efforts toward the normalization of Taiwan’s international ...