Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, asserted China's sovereignty over Taiwan and the South China Sea following Taiwan's presidential inauguration.
AP Explains: Taiwan’s newly sworn-in President calls on Beijing to stop military aggression
Lai Ching-te's inaugural speech offered China a chance for talks with Taiwan on equal footing, but he said he is not willing to sacrifice its sovereignty.
Love in Taipei
People pose with the “Love” sculpture in front of Taipei 101 in Taipei yesterday. May 20 is a popular day among couples in Taiwan as the date is pronounced similarly to the words “I love you” in Mandarin.
Newly inaugurated Taiwan president calls on China to end military intimidation
Incoming Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te used his inauguration Monday to urge China to exchange its intimidatory tactics for peaceful co-existence and to respect the democratic decision of Taiwanese voters.
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defense companies Monday for arms sales to Taiwan, on the day of Taiwan’s presidential inauguration.
Taiwan’s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s new president Monday, beginning a term in which he is expected to continue the self-governing island’s policy of de facto independence from China while seeking to ...
Taiwan’s Digital Minister Has an Ambitious Plan to Align Tech With Democracy
“The idea of personal computing, to people in Taiwan, is inherently democratic,” Tang says. Computers and internet access meant the ability to publish books without state sponsorship, and communicate without state surveillance, a stark contrast to the martial law era that only ended in 1987, six years after Tang was born.
Hong Kong singer Alex To holds concert at Taipei Arena for first time
Hong Kong actor-singer Alex To fulfilled a dream on May 18, performing at the Taipei Arena for the first time as part of his Get Up World Tour. “This concert at the Taipei Arena was held 30 years after my last performance at Taipei Municipal Stadium in 1993,
Taiwan’s New President Extends an Olive Branch to Beijing. It Matters Little
For William Lai’s inauguration speech, the priority seemed to sound the right notes and avoid any language that could be construed as an affront.
Taiwan April Export Orders Grow at Fastest Pace in 2 Years
Export orders last month jumped 10.8% from a year earlier, the biggest leap since March 2022, to $47.1 billion, the economy ministry said on Monday, topping the 4.5% gain forecast in a Reuters poll. Orders had edged up 1.2% in March.
Ahn Bo Hyun’s hilarious chair fall leaves fans in stitches during Taipei fan meeting
Ahn Bo Hyun's comedic chair fall in Taipei fan meeting delights fans as he humorously reacts to a toy gift, showcasing his charm and versatility. The viral moment endears him to fans, adding to his list of accomplishments in popular K-dramas.
Electronic music festival brings global beats to Taipei
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Glowball Music Festival, founded by Sonia Calico, is an ambitious new music festival that seeks to redefine the electronic music scene in Taiwan. “Sorry if I sound a little hoarse or hungover, but I was giving out shots in the ...
Taiwan inaugurates new president for ruling party’s historic third term after voters snub China’s warnings
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s president Monday, marking the start of a historic third consecutive term for the island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which has championed democracy in the face of years of growing threats from authoritarian China.
Taiwan’s Lai Sworn in as President in Taipei
Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in as president on Monday. The 64-year-old former kidney doctor and ex-vice president took his oath of office in Taipei. The new leader will have to navigate the complex relationship between America and China, which has ...
Lai Ching-te inaugurated as Taiwan’s president in a transition likely to bolster island’s US ties
Lai entered politics as mayor of the southern city of Tainan and then rose to vice president. He takes over from Tsai Ing-wen, who led Taiwan through eight years of economic and social development ...
Life in Taiwan is rowdy and proud, never mind China’s threats
As Lai Ching-te takes office, these photos show how this island democracy revels in the vibrant society its people have created.