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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".

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.

Lai Ching-te gave a carefully calibrated inauguration speech that reflected his delicate status at the fulcrum of tensions between the U.S. and China.

Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, asserted China's sovereignty over Taiwan and the South China Sea following Taiwan's presidential inauguration.

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.

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.

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’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.

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 ...

“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 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,

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.

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 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.

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 ...

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.