KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan - China views the annexation and "elimination" of Taiwan as its great national cause, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, telling cadets at the military's premier academy they must know their enemy and not give in to defeatism.
Record attendance at Taipei Dome for CPBL game
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taipei Dome set another attendance record on Saturday (June 15) as 32,988 people turned out for a game between the Uni-Lions and CTBC Brothers, breaking the single-game attendance record for the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).
China’s reunification is ‘unstoppable’, says Beijing’s top man on Taiwan affairs
Speaking at cross-strait forum, Wang Huning says Beijing has ‘firm determination’ and ‘strong capability’ to destroy Taiwanese separatism.
Taiwan in Time: When US bombs rained down on Keelung
Sixty B-24 heavy bombers from the US’s Fifth Air Force appeared over the port city of Keelung on June 16, 1945, escorted by eight P-51 long-range fighters. One group unleashed a torrent of 260-pound ...
US diplomat warns China’s provoking of Taiwan risks conflict
Outgoing director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Sandra Oudkirk, has warned China against aggressive moves in the region that could spark a larger conflict. Oudkirk made the comment in response to a question at a June 14 farewell news conference.
Taiwan president attends Coast Guard frigate handover
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) attended the handover of the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) frigate the Yunlin in Kaohsiung City on Saturday (June 15).
How the transaction dynamics changed in Taipei’s office market
In a report, JLL said the uptick in demand for small and medium office spaces from tenants seeking to enhance their operational footprint, coupled with proactive adjustments in leasing strategies by firms reacting to upward rent pressure,
Exhibition on Czech culture in Taipei runs until Nov. 30
An exhibition showcasing artifacts used by Czech royalty and nobility from medieval times through the 19th century began on Thursday at the National Taiwan Museum in Taipei. The exhibition, titled “Czech Castles and Chateaux,
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Saturday that it detected 12 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels between 6 am (local time) on Friday (June 14) and the same time on Saturday.
Taiwan tracks 12 Chinese military aircraft, 8 naval ships around nation
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) tracked 12 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels between 6 a.m. on Friday (June 14) and the same time Saturday (June 15). Of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft,
Tainan experiences worst flooding in decades
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — After several days of heavy rainfall, parts of downtown Tainan experienced the worst flooding the city has seen in decades.
Taiwan says new China Coast Guard regulation violates regional peace, stability
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Friday that the new regulations that would allow the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) to board vessels and detain foreign citizens accused of trespassing ...
US hyping conflict around Taiwan Straits
A US congressional commission held a hearing on Thursday, claiming that the Chinese mainland is preparing for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Straits, possibly as early as next year. Analysts pointed out that this is a habitual move by the US to ...
Taiwan Strait ‘hellscape’, Louis Koo sued, Shanghai’s foreigners: 7 highlights of the week
From a ‘hellscape’ in the Taiwan Strait to a 58-year-old Singaporean who looks half his age, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
New Taipei Building Fire Leaves At Least Three Dead – TaiwanPlus News
A building fire in New Taipei has left at least three people dead and two more injured. The blaze engulfed a seven-story building in the densely populated Tucheng District. Police ...
Unveiling sustainable initiatives at Food Taipei 2024
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taipei International Food Show will be held at the Nangang Exhibition Center from June 26 to 29, a one-stop shop for international buyers and an important industry event uniting domestic and overseas food producers through ...