Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan that could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring her country’s use of ...
Taiwan chip industry strengthens its defence, former president tells Berlin peace conference
Taiwan's chip industry has become an indispensible part of the global economy and strengthens Taiwan's defence in the face of threats, former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen told the Berlin Freedom ...
China Complains to European Parliament Over Taiwan VP’s Speech
China said it complained to Europe’s legislature over a speech Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim gave to a group of its members, a spat that comes with tensions already heightened over trade and ...
Taoyuan to start construction on nearly 1,000-unit social housing in 2027
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taoyuan City Government will build a nearly 1,000-unit social housing complex in the Taoyuan Aerotropolis in Dayuan District in the second half of 2027, making it the city’s ...
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang wants wants a lot more production from Taiwan Semi. Here’s what that means for the AI story.
Shares of Taiwan Semi are climbing as tech stock rise and customer Nvidia is apparently demanding lots more of its wafers.
Chinese official threatens to behead Japanese PM over Taiwan row
A Chinese official threatened to behead the Japanese prime minister after she suggested Japan could become involved in a war over Taiwan.
How a humble cabbage became one of the Forbidden City’s most memorable treasures
Appearing on stamps, merchandise and plush toys, the diminutive jadeite carving is so popular it occupies its own room at Taiwan’s National Palace Museum.
Japan’s Takaichi Defends Taiwan Remarks After Chinese Criticism
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday defended her description of a conflict over Taiwan as potentially amounting to an existential risk for Japan after a Chinese diplomat accused her of ...
Most Taiwanese think their community is safe
More than 90 percent of people think the public safety situation in their community is “good,” while 82.25 percent said they were “satisfied” with their administrative region’s safety status, a survey ...
MAC condemns CCTV intimidation
The MAC in a statement condemned the threat, accusing Beijing of trying to instill fear and self-censorship among Taiwanese and create a chilling effect on free expression. A podium is pictured at the ...
People in Taiwan commemorate victims of White Terror period
People in Taiwan gathered at the Taipei Machangding Memorial Park on Saturday to commemorate the annual remembrance ceremony for victims of Taiwan's White Terror, a period of political repression that ...
Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircrafts, 10 ships around its territory amid rising tensions
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported 10 Chinese aircrafts, 10 vessels operating near its territory on Sunday. This follows previous detections of Chinese military activity, with concerns ...
Taiwan is not alone, vice president says after breakthrough Europe trip
Taiwan is not alone and has more and more friends around the world and will continue to show the world its resolve, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said on Sunday after returning from a landmark ...
Finding a slice of Taiwan life at Taipei’s cultural parks
TAIPEI -- When travelers ask what to see in Taiwan's capital, my top recommendation is to visit three cultural parks, Huashan, Songshan and Taipei Expo, which have blossomed over the past decade into ...
Taiwan vice president makes surprise address at European Parliament amid China tensions
Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim addressed lawmakers at the European Parliament on Friday, a move likely to prompt criticism from Beijing, which claims the island as its territory.
Taiwan faces new unease after Xi-Trump summit leaves island sidelined
With the issue left off the table during last week’s meeting, analysts suggest that ‘strategic silence’ could mean new risks ahead.