The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), will visit China in April after being invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping, a trip that will come a month before U.S.
China sanctions Japanese lawmaker over his Taiwan ties. Japan calls the step ‘unacceptable’
China announced Monday that it is sanctioning a conservative Japanese lawmaker close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, accusing him of “colluding with” separatists in Taiwan, the latest incident that ...
A ‘warmer spring’ for cross-strait ties? Taiwan opposition leader talks up visit to Beijing
Taiwan's opposition leader to visit Beijing in a bid to improve cross-strait relations. Hopes to foster peace and stability. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan’s auto industry goes digital as chips eclipse carmaking
Taiwan's automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting away from traditional mechanical assembly toward what analysts describe as a semiconductor- and ICT-driven "digital core" of smart mobility.
Mayor focused on making New Taipei more cosmopolitan after Australia visit
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜) early today returned to Taiwan after a 10-day visit to Australia, saying that the main purpose of the trip was to find ways to make his city more cosmopolitan.
China Hits Out At US Visit To Taiwan
A bipartisan delegation of four senators seeks to reassure Taiwan of continued U.S. support and push for more arms sales.
US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budget
U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan say the United States supports efforts by Taiwan's government to pass a $40 billion special defense budget that is being stalled in the opposition-controlled parliament ...
Xi Invites Taiwan’s Opposition Leader to Talk ‘Peace’ Ahead of Trump Summit
The planned visit by Cheng Li-wun appears designed to show Beijing’s influence and convey a benign message ahead of the summit with President Trump.
In Taipei Visit, US Lawmakers Urge Taiwan to Pass Stalled $40 Billion Defence Budget
U.S. lawmakers visiting Taipei on Monday urged approval of President Lai Ching-te's stalled $40 billion defence budget, warning further delays risk undermining the island's ability to deter ...
China Sanctions Aide of Japan PM Takaichi for Taiwan Ties
China Sanctions Aide of Japan PM Takaichi for Taiwan Ties By Liz Lee and Kantaro Komiya BEIJING/TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - China imposed sanctions on Monday on Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya, a ...
Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi’s invitation to visit China
The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit in April, her party and Chinese state media reported Monday.Chinese state media said the ...
Malaysia no longer top source of foreign students to Taiwan amid surge in those from Vietnam
Taiwan sees a drop in Malaysian students, while Vietnam becomes the top source of international students. Find out why. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Will China Bomb Taiwan Soon? Attack Drones Assembled Near Taiwan Strait, Report Says
China's conversion of warplanes into attack drones near Taiwan sparks concerns over potential conflict escalation. Satellite images reveal strategic positioning.
Taipei sees net population outflow in 2025 as prices rise
Taipei saw a net population outflow of 44,000 people in 2025. Experts link this to high housing prices and rising living costs. Wild video shows chaos in LA after 'No Kings' protest Dietitians say you ...
New Taipei’s Tamsui blue light rail line 35% complete
As New Taipei City prepares to open the Danjiang Bridge to traffic, the city is also making steady progress on the Tamsui blue light rail line. Construction on the blue LRT line is currently 36.5% ...
Nevada’s Rosen part of contingent visiting Taiwan before Trump’s summit with China’s Xi
A bipartisan group of four senators has plans to visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days on a trip meant to bolster U.S. alliances seen as important to countering China's dominance in ...