The new head of Taiwan’s ruling party who described himself as pro-independence has vowed to uphold the self-ruled island’s democracy in face of China’s authoritarianism
Taiwan’s Economy Shrank in Fourth Quarter, First Downturn in Years
Taiwan’s economy shrank 0.86% in the final quarter of 2022, as weakening global economies weighed on overseas demand and hurt export momentum.
Taiwan’s military to allow women in reservist training for first time amid China threat
As the country strengthens its forces against threats from China, Taiwan’s military has announced its plans to allow women in its reservist training for the first time. On Tuesday, Taipei’s defense ministry permitted about 200 discharged female soldiers to enroll in voluntary reservist training in the second quarter of this year as a means to ...
Opinion: China is a threat not only to Taiwan
Photo/Doug Mills/The New York Times / President Joe Biden, center, meets with President Xi Jinping of China in Bali, Indonesia, on Nov. 14, 2022. SYDNEY -- Last July, the U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs,
Column: China threat not only to Taiwan
Last July, the U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Gen. Mark Milley, visited Jakarta where he said China’s military has become significantly more aggressive and dangerous over the past
Taipei mayor seeks government aid for preschool subsidies
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) yesterday said he is negotiating with the central government to obtain funding for a promised increase to a private preschool subsidy. Chiang was responding to a ...
Taiwan’s Gogoro signs deal to test EV battery-swapping in India
India’s wealthiest state is partnering with two electric vehicle groups on a $2.5bn battery-swapping infrastructure project, aiming to promote transport electrification as one of the country’s most industrialised regions seeks to improve air quality.
Taiwan To Allow Women Into Reservist Training For First Time
Taiwan's military announced plans Tuesday to include women in its reservist training for the first time this year, as the island tries to bolster its forces against threats from China.
US, Taiwan ‘exchange views’ during ‘satisfactory’ talks toward landmark trade deal
After second round of in-person talks, Taiwan flags ‘possibility of signing early-harvest deals’ on various traded goods, but some analysts question what it could actually get out of a comprehensive ...
Taiwan could be next Ukraine: Japan PM
Amidst the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has warned the G7 leadership about the likelihood of a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
Taiwan Q4 GDP seen growing 1.3% as cooling tech demand weighs
Taiwan's economy likely expanded much more slowly in the fourth quarter compared to the prior quarter due to increased global economic headwinds denting demand for technology which is a key export, a ...
Taiwan exports machine tools worth US$3.023 billion in 2022, says TMBA
Taiwan-based machine tool makers recorded a total export value of US$3.023 billion in 2022, increasing 8.6% on year, according to Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA). The ...
Taiwan’s Asia Silicon Valley is plagued by delays and lukewarm interest, setting the project back years
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says her government will strive this year to ‘restructure’ industry and raise spending to make it more ‘competitive’ in the long term.
Globalization isn’t dead. But it’s changing
Multinational companies still want cheap and efficient markets, but they also want safety. That’s why they’re rerouting the pathways of global trade and finance.
Taiwan’s Outlying Islands Are at Risk
Chinese domestic instability could encourage the CCP to attack the Taiwanese archipelagos of Kinmen and Matsu.
Nostalgic Pixel Art Attracts Worldwide Attention, New Adventure Title “Tokyo Stories” to Be Exhibited at the 2023 Taipei Game Show
This is a 3D adventure game featuring "a visual expression that combines pixel art and 3D" with the slogan "The story of a girl continues on in the city where she went missing." The main character ...