STORY: Taiwan’s military has begun welcoming its newest batch of conscripts. But unlike those who came before who served four months, these young people will spend a year in training.The extension was announced in late 2022 by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and comes in response to the government’s concerns about China’s military threat.
China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea
China accused the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific, one day after an American naval destroyer sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan central bank minutes: can’t rule out more tightening if high inflation persists
Some board members of Taiwan's central bank noted "persistent" concerns about higher inflation and said more monetary policy tightening could not be ruled out if inflation continued to be high, minutes from its last board meeting showed on Thursday.
China formally establishes diplomatic ties with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
China's Foreign Ministry says Beijing has formally restored diplomatic ties with Nauru after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month.
Taiwan begins extended one-year conscription in response to China threat
The first batch of new recruits began serving their one-year compulsory military service in Taiwan on Thursday after the conscription period was extended from four months due to government concerns about China's rising military threat.
Osaka Asian Film Festival Sets Competition, Focus Sections on Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand
Three Japanese films enjoying their world premieres, along with festival favorites "City of Wind" and "Solids by the Seashore," are set to appear in the 13-title competition section of the Osaka Asian Film Festival in March.
Taiwan president-elect says he hopes for continued firm US support
Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday he hopes that the United States can continue to firmly support Taiwan, as he met the first group of U.S. lawmakers to visit Taipei since he won ...
Tuvalu election: what’s happening, and what could it mean for Taiwan, China and the Pacific?
The Pacific island has a population of just 11,000 but its political leadership could decide whether Taiwan loses another critical ally in the Pacific ...
China doesn’t have the military power to successfully invade Taiwan, the majority of 52 US experts said in a survey
Most of the 52 American experts said they were confident the US would intervene if China invaded Taiwan.
Taiwan faces economy uncertainty as tensions with China are set to rise after DPP victory
Asset manager Amundi warned Taiwan could face a possible blockade as tensions with China are expected to rise, but business advisory firm Teneo said a blockade was "highly unlikely." Risk perceptions ...
Taiwan’s first home-grown quantum computer is now connected to the internet
Researchers at the Academia Sinica institute connected the world's first home-grown quantum computer to the internet as a development platform.
Taiwan President-Elect Signals Desire to Join US-Led Trade Framework
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's president-elect, Lai Ching-te, signalled on Wednesday his desire for Taipei to join the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, considering the island's key role in the ...
Taiwan’s economy faces uncertainty as tensions with China are likely to rise after DPP victory, analysts say
Asset manager Amundi warned Taiwan could face a possible blockade as tensions with China are expected to rise, but business advisory firm Teneo said a blockade was "highly unlikely." Risk perceptions ...
China isn’t prepared to invade Taiwan in 2024, experts say
Experts in U.S. and Taiwan believe that China is not militarily prepared for an immediate invasion, but the island's new president poses the potential for a "crisis," a new report said.
Taipei, US working closely on taxation issue, Tsai says
Taiwan is working closely with the US to resolve the issue of double taxation in the hope of deepening bilateral partnerships in key supply chains, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英) ...
Taiwan Redeploys Air Defense Systems To Counter China Threat—Videos
Trucks carrying Taiwan's homegrown missile launchers rolled through a southern township over the weekend as the island's armed forces repositioned their air defenses to better meet China's growing military threat. Footage supplied to Newsweek by local ...