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 ...
How Hsiao Bi-Khim—Taiwan’s ‘Jersey Girl’ VP—Is Boosting Her Homeland’s Place in the World
Taiwan’s new Vice President and former de facto ambassador to the U.S. has been training in international diplomacy since she was a toddler.
Taiwan’s New President Lai Ching-te Is Standing His Ground
A s political transitions go, the ascent of Lai Ching-te to the presidency of Taiwan had pretty much everything. On May 15, the outgoing President signed off amid a riot of yellow spandex and feather ...
Read the Transcript of TIME’s Exclusive Interview With Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
Lai Ching-te sat down with TIME for his first interview since being sworn in as President of Taiwan, talking candidly about China, the U.S., and more.
Taiwan central bank sees inflation coming under control; keeps rate steady
Taiwan's central bank said on Thursday it saw inflation gradually coming down for the rest of the year but the overall tone of monetary policy remained hawkish.Taiwan's inflation has never been as ...
China drones can counter US ‘hellscape’ in Taiwan Strait: analysts
But observers warn that the plan signals a change in Washington’s long-standing policy of ambiguity on the Taiwanese issue.