Donning only red shorts and protective eyewear, four men hoist a palanquin bearing a god of fortune on their shoulders and walk through a bombardment of firecrackers aimed right at them. Since Master ...
SpaceX May Be Withholding Satellite Internet in Taiwan, Congressman Contends
Rep. Mike Gallagher said in a letter to Elon Musk that SpaceX could be in violation of contract obligations with the U.S. government if the company were holding back the service.
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC opens first plant in Japan
STORY: At the opening ceremony, Japan said it will give TSMC up to 732 billion yen ($4.86 billion) more in subsidies to help it build a second chip fabrication plant. TSMC's decision to build chips in ...
House China committee demands Elon Musk open SpaceX Starshield internet to U.S. troops in Taiwan
House CCP Chair Mike Gallagher sent a letter on Saturday to Elon Musk demanding that U.S. troops stationed in Taiwan get access to SpaceX's Starshield, a satellite communication network designed ...
Taipei to penalize regular cars parked in electric car spots
Parking spots designated for electric cars in Taipei function as charging stations and are marked by green lines. The office said the new measure is in line with a Ministry of Transportation and ...
Gilas targets feel-good win at home vs Taipei not to let guard down
It’s Day 2 of Gilas Pilipinas’ brick-laying endeavors. After getting their four-year program off to a fiery start in Hong Kong, the Nationals continue building today on home turf and set out for an ...
How the next U.S. president could shape Taiwan’s future
For decades, the U.S. government has maintained a policy of “strategic ambiguity” regarding Taiwan's independence — publicly acknowledging the "one China '' policy while unofficially keeping ...
China ramps up Taiwan rhetoric as it vows to ‘fight’ independence
China has ramped up its language on Taiwan as the Communist Party is raising the pressure on the country. It comes as its president-elect Lai Ching-te is currently preparing to take office in May.
Culture, democracy and clout: why three Pacific countries are sticking with Taiwan
Tuvalu, Palau and the Marshall Islands hold diplomatic ties with Taiwan despite pressure from China to switch sides ...
Tension on China-Taiwan: We will combat any efforts towards the island’s formal independence
China views Taiwan as part of its territory, despite opposition from Taipei, and has escalated its political and military efforts to reinforce its sovereignty claims. Last month, Taiwan's Vice ...
House China Committee Makes First Taiwan Visit Amid Beijing’s ‘Bullying’
"Taiwan has shown the world how to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party's bullying and not only survive but thrive": arch China hawk Rep. Mike Gallagher ...
China Vows ‘Strong and Resolute’ Response After US Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Biden administration's 13th approved military package for Taiwan comes as the island moves to shore up its defenses against the threat from China.
China says it aims to ‘contain’ foreign interference over Taiwan this year
China views democratically ruled Taiwan as its own territory, ignoring the objections of the government in Taipei, and has ramped up political and military pressure to assert those claims. Taiwan last ...
Fate of US aid to Ukraine package discussed on Taiwan trip, lawmakers say
A stalled U.S. bill on military aid to Ukraine which will also help fund weapons for Taiwan was discussed this week during a visit to Taipei by U.S. lawmakers, two of the participants said on ...
China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
China is responding sternly to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island.
Bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers touch down in Taiwan for surprise visit
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers touched down in Taiwan for an unannounced visit on Thursday.The group is the latest batch of officials to flout China's demands that the U.S. cut ties with ...