The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the smaller Taiwan People’s party say Taiwan’s political system gives the president powers that are too far-reaching. But the ruling party, civic groups and ...
Despite Widespread Protests, Taiwan Passes Controversial Bill Curbing President Lai’s Power
There are concerns the legislative changes could let lawmakers derail Lai’s agenda, and lead to leaks of sensitive information.
Taiwan’s legislature passes changes seen as favoring China, reducing president’s power
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favoring China and diminishing the power of the island’s president. The changes pushed by ...
Beijing’s nearest security threat isn’t in Taipei – it’s in North Korea
Compared to the pragmatic tone from Taiwan’s new leader, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un presents a far more potent security threat for Beijing.
Taipei sees New Zealand in sync with other democracies, envoy says
SYDNEY -- Taiwan's chief representative in New Zealand told Nikkei Asia that New Zealand is leaning more toward like-minded countries in its stance on the Taiwan issue.
Why Lawmakers Are Brawling and People Are Protesting in Taiwan
Supporters of President Lai Ching-te are protesting legislative amendments introduced by the opposition that would limit his authority.
China preps Navy for Taiwan invasion – The Telegraph
Despite lack of landing ships in People’s Liberation Army (PLA) necessary for invasion, it can fill this gap with civilian vessels, dozens of giant ferries, each of which can carry hundreds of armored vehicles,
Thousands gather outside Taiwan’s legislature to oppose changes that would give it greater power
Thousands of people have gathered outside Taiwan’s legislature to oppose changes being pushed through by the opposition Nationalist Party and its allies that would give the body greater power.
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan and Vow Support in Face of Chinese Military Drills
A bipartisan delegation promised to stand by the island’s newly elected president, Lai Ching-te, after Beijing surrounded the self-governing island with naval vessels and aircraft.
Congressional delegation in Taiwan
A number of U.S. lawmakers have visited Taiwan to show their support of the country's new president. Texas Congressman Michael McCaul led the congressional delegation.
U.S. lawmakers vow support for Taiwan and its president after China’s military drills
A U.S. congressional delegation met the self-governing island's new leader on Monday, and expressed full commitment to supporting Taiwan militarily, diplomatically and economically.
Thousands Protest as Taiwan Lawmakers Push Contentious Law
Thousands of protesters are gathering in Taipei as opposition lawmakers try to push through controversial legislation giving them greater investigative powers and effectively curbing the authority of President Lai Ching-te.
Taiwan President Thanks Pilots Who Scrambled Against China Drills
Taiwan has been converting 141 of the Lockheed Martin Corp F-16A/B jets to the F-16V type, and has also ordered 66 of the craft with new avionics, weapons and radar systems to better face down the ...
A Forest Retreat in ‘Tokyo’s Backyard’
How the architect Terence Ngan and the interior designer Ed Ng made a home for themselves in the woods.
The Radical Memorials of the ‘Atlas of Never Built Architecture’
About the only thing that competes with these concrete monuments for viral content are the Brutalist fast-food chains of Eastern Europe (which are actually AI-generated fakes cooked up by Midjourney ...
US lawmakers vow to bolster Taiwan’s defense with bipartisan visit days after China’s ‘punishment’ military drills
US lawmakers vowed to bolster Taiwan’s deterrence against China on Monday during a bipartisan congressional visit to the self-governing democracy just days after Beijing surrounded the island with massive military exercises.