STORY: "Because of everyone's hard work, Taiwan's power is stronger and stronger, and it showed the international community that Taiwan is a force for good, that the international community really pays great attention to Taiwan,
Taiwan VP Returns From Sensitive Visit to US
TAOYUAN, Taiwan (Reuters) - Taiwan Vice President William Lai returned on Friday from a sensitive visit to the United States, thanking Taiwanese people supporting a trip he said showed the island's "self confidence" venturing into the international community.
BBC World Service in Taipei to record The Arts Hour On Tour
For The Arts Hour on Tour in Taipei, BBC presenter Nikki Bedi will be joined on stage by musicians Abao and 9M88; comedian Brian Tseng; revered dancer and choreographer Lin Hwai-min from Cloud Gate ...
On San Francisco Stop, Taiwan VP Says Will Take Peace as His ‘Lighthouse’
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan Vice President William Lai has promised during a visit to San Francisco to take peace as his "lighthouse" and democracy as his guide, on the final leg of a trip that China has condemned. Lai is stopping briefly in the U.S. city on his way back to Taipei after visiting Paraguay, ...
Taiwan LED firms conservative about 2H23 demand prospects
LED chipmakers and packaging houses, including Ennostar and Everlight Electronics, are conservative about demand during the traditional peak season in the third quarter of 2023.
Author, director of “Love In Taipei” discuss the new movie
"Love in Taipei" follows a young woman's trip to Taiwan. What she thinks is going to be boring summer school turns into a complete free-for-all, in the best way. Director Arvin Chen and author and ...
China appears to be constructing airstrip on disputed South China Sea island that is also claimed by Taiwan
An airstrip appears to be being constructed by China on a disputed island in the South China Sea. The island is also claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam.
New York Times Best Selling novel turned film, “Love in Taipei,” is now airing on Paramount+
Follow a young woman who begins a journey of self-discovery and romance at a Summer cultural immersion program in the book adaptation film “Love in Tapei” directed by Arvin Chen. Author Abigail Hing ...
War in Ukraine is a warning to China of the risks in attacking Taiwan
Ukraine rally in Taiwan in February 2023. Walid Berrazeg/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesU.S. defense strategists warn that China may use the distraction of the war in Ukraine to launch military action against Taiwan.
Lai’s Paraguay trip shows Taipei’s embrace of diplomatic partners
The visit has also reignited a hotly debated topic in Taiwan — whether the struggle with China over diplomatic recognition is still worth it.
Taiwan Changes Law in Swift Response to Netflix-Inspired #MeToo Wave
Taiwan’s president signed a trio of legal amendments confirming the island’s status as one of Asia’s nimblest democracies ahead of a tightly scrutinized election early next year.
China’s defense minister warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting
China’s defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against “playing with fire” when it comes to Taiwan in a veiled jab at the United States as he addressed a security conference in Russia.
Can Taiwan’s Next Leader Keep the Peace?
One important reason tensions haven’t already escalated is Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, who’s provided a steady hand through trying events. But with her second and final term ending next year, Taiwan must elect its next leader.
Starlux Launches Third Philippines Route From Taipei
STARLUX Airlines launched its new Taipei-Clark route this week, which will be served with a daily flight. Clark becomes the third Philippines destination in the airline's network, ...
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says China can have Taiwan after 2028 if he is elected
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said China could invade Taiwan without major consequences from the U.S. once he has hypothetically attained the nation’s “semiconductor independence” ...
Paraguay President affirms Taiwan support
President Santiago Peña said Paraguay and Taiwan are “not just allies, but also brothers” when he was sworn in as the South American country’s new president. (August 15) (AP video/Emilio Sanabria) ...