TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Schools across north Taiwan Wednesday (May 22) closed their doors to visitors and beefed up security after a man convicted of attempted murder who escaped from a psychiatric ...
Startup incubator Innovex set for Computex in Taipei
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Startup exhibit Innovex will make a return at Computex 2024 in Taipei from June 4-7.
China Condemns Blinken Over Taiwan, Sanctions Ex-US Lawmaker
China slammed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for extending his congratulations to Taiwan’s new president, underscoring how the island’s status divides the two superpowers.
Taiwan Lawmakers Defy Protesters, Look to Pass Bill on Friday
Opposition lawmakers in Taiwan will make a final push on Friday to pass a bill aimed at reining in new President Lai Ching-te’s administration, increasing the likelihood of more large protests.The two-day break is temporarily calming tensions in Taipei,
Thousands protest against contentious Taiwan parliament reforms
Lawmakers in Taiwan jostled, unfurled banners and shouted at each other on Tuesday in a dispute about efforts to widen parliament oversight pushed by the opposition, despite the anger of the ruling ...
Protest Erupts in Taiwan Over Plan to Curb New President’s Power
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Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China
Lai Ching-te, decried by Beijing as a separatist who could lead the island into war, emphasized peace and democracy in his first speech as Taiwan's new president.
China sanctions former Republican Rep Mike Gallagher after Taiwan president’s inauguration
Former Rep. Mike Gallagher, who left Congress last month, was slapped with sanctions by China on Tuesday after Taiwan's new president was inaugurated.
China sanctions former US lawmaker who supported Taiwan
China has sanctioned Mike Gallagher, a former Republican member of Congress from Wisconsin who has shown support for Taiwan.
China’s foreign minister calls Taiwan’s new president ‘disgraceful’
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Taiwan's newly-inaugurated President Lai Ching-te "disgraceful" on Tuesday, stepping up Beijing's rhetoric just a day after he took office.
Protests Erupt in Taiwan as China-Leaning Lawmakers Aim to Weaken New President
Proposed legislation could be passed in the coming days that would make it difficult for President William Lai to govern.
Protests as Taiwan parliament pushes contentious reforms
Lawmakers in Taiwan jostled, unfurled banners and shouted at each other on Tuesday in a dispute about efforts to widen parliament oversight pushed by the opposition, despite the anger of the ruling ...
Taipei Mayor Learns Lessons from Tokyo Dome – TaiwanPlus News
Taipei's mayor Chiang Wan-an is visiting Japan's Tokyo Dome, hoping to take away learning experiences for his own city's sports stadium. The newly completed Taipei Dome has been beset by
Passengers subdue Taiwan metro knife assailant on tenth anniversary of deadly attack
Passengers successfully subdued a knife-wielding attacker in a metro car in the central Taiwanese city of Taichung early Tuesday, according to authorities.
Taiwan’s Opposition Party Pushes Bill to Undermine New President
Taiwan lawmakers are set to debate a bill that would expand their powers at the expense of the new president – and potentially spark large protests in the chip hub.
China rebukes South Korea, Japan lawmakers visiting Taiwan
China on Tuesday scolded South Korean and Japanese lawmakers for visiting Taiwan despite its strong opposition, chiding both neighbours for attending Taiwan's "so-called inauguration ceremony of the leader".