“The consultations focused on expanding Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the United Nations system and other international fora,” the US agency said in a statement. “Taiwan has a demonstrated capability and willingness to help address global ...
Taiwan detects 41 Chinese aircraft around island
The latest incursion comes after China published judicial guidelines Friday that included the death penalty for some 'diehard' supporters of Taiwanese independence, state media reported
Tether and Taipei Tech: A New Era in Blockchain and Digital Asset Education
The National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), known colloquially as Taipei Tech, has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Tether, a prominent cryptocurrency firm. This partnership, ...
China introduces death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan independence supporters
The new guidelines, notified on Friday, state that Chinese courts and prosecutors should "severely punish Taiwan independence diehards for splitting the country and inciting secession crimes”. The guidelines are in accordance with existing laws such as ...
2024 Tang Prize Laureates Announced: Six Global Visionaries to Be Honored in Taiwan This September
These six distinguished laureates will be formally honored at an upcoming ceremony to be held in Taiwan this September. The Tang Prize in Sustainable Development is awarded to Omar M. Yaghi, for his extraordinary contributions to sustainable development ...
China threatens ‘diehard’ Taiwan independence leaders with death penalty as tensions rise after chilling invasion drills
CHINA has delivered a disturbing threat to those fighting for Taiwan's independence, promising the death penalty as punishment. As of today Beijing is vowing to use the inhumane punishment for "diehard" advocates and leaders of Taiwan's never-ending fight ...
Taiwan’s scenic Taroko National Park needs 7 years of repairs after earthquake
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Parts of Hualien County’s scenic Taroko National Park will require seven years of work before they can be reopened to the public, officials said Saturday (June 22). The magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit the region on April 3 ...
How China could take Taiwan without even needing to invade
China’s military could isolate Taiwan, cripple its economy, and make the democratic island succumb to the will of Beijing’s ruling Communist Party without ever firing a shot, a prominent think tank ...
Taiwan braces for fresh protests over controversial new law
Another accused of being “red” is the man in charge of pushing through the “contempt of legislature” bill, KMT caucus leader Fu Kun-chi. Mr Fu is a powerful power broker with a controversial past, including a spell in prison following a conviction for insider stock dealing and concocting a fraudulent divorce. He too is a ...
Jeremy Lin says he made ‘risky’ decision before New Taipei Kings won Taiwanese P. League+
With brother Joseph the joint top scorer, Lin’s team beat the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots to capture the Taiwanese P. League+ Finals series 4-1.
Xi Jinping’s Aggressive Talk About Taiwan Is Hiding a Reluctance to Act | Opinion
As Brussels-based Theresa Fallon of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies told me in response to the FT report, Xi is "sounding increasingly unhinged." We do not know if the Chinese leader believed what he said or why he said it.
China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
China says it has banned a number of business units of American aviation maker Lockheed Martin Corporation and three of its executives over arms deals with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own territory.
Taiwan says it is learning from Ukraine how a smaller country can stand up to invasion
Taiwan is looking at Ukraine’s resistance under Russian invasion and learning how it can prepare for a possible attack by China, the island’s vice-president said in London on Thursday. Hsiao Bi-khim was speaking at an event hosted by Chatham House ...
Taiwan braces for fresh protests as controversial bill pushed forward
Tens of thousands of supporters of Taiwan’s ruling party are expected to gather outside parliament on Friday after it pushed ahead with a hugely controversial “contempt of parliament” bill.The opposition Kuomintang party (KMT) says the new law is badly needed to redress the power imbalance between the legislature and Taiwan’s very powerful presidency.
Taiwan’s Leading Crypto Market Leader BitoGroup Partners with Digital Bank to Launch World’s First Crypto-Friendly Bank Account
TAIPEI, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BitoGroup, the leading cryptocurrency market leader in Taiwan, today announced its partnership with Far Eastern International Bank Bankee to launch the world's first dedicated crypto-friendly bank account. As ...
Taiwan Lawmakers Vote to Expand Their Powers, Defying President
Taiwan lawmakers again voted to expand their powers to summon public officials, defying both protesters and President Lai Ching-te, who is now expected to ask the Constitutional Court to review the changes and suspend their implementation.