Taiwan’s government will propose record defence spending for 2027, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, as the island democracy faces growing ...
Taiwan is powering the future of industrial manufacturing
Growing demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy, and more resilient supply chains is accelerating the shift from original equipment manufacturing (OEM) production to innovation-led ...
Taiwan wins gold at World Choir Games amid flag ban
Taiwan's Nibun Chorus added two gold medals to its growing tally at the 14th World Choir Games in Sweden, despite a dispute after organizers barred spectators from displaying the Taiwan flag.The inci ...
China Calls Taiwan’s Annual Military Drills a ‘Wasteful Charade’
BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - China's defence ministry on Friday dismissed Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military drills as a "wasteful charade" that "stoked war panic", in the Chinese government's ...
Over 200 migrant workers attend free health screening in Taipei
Over 200 migrant workers attended a free health check event staffed by medical personnel and volunteers from the Tzu Chi International Medical Association at Taipei Main Station yesterday.The event ...
Taiwan groups warn of Taiwan Strait security risks due to Japan’s neo-militarism
Wu Jung-yuan, chairman of the Labor Party, said Japan's war of aggression against China had caused more than 35 million Chinese casualties, while Taiwan endured 50 years of Japanese colonial rule, ...
Man arrested after brandishing knife on Taipei Metro
A man was arrested after brandishing a utility knife during an argument on the Taipei Metro’s Sanying Line on Saturday. Police say the dispute began when one passenger bumped into another’s belongings ...
Taiwan’s counter-drone shield exposed by testing failures and China’s new threats: Report
Taiwan’s efforts to build a modern counter-drone network are facing renewed scrutiny after an ...
Indonesia Is the Latest Country to Validate China’s Claim to Taiwan – Unwittingly or Not
From Indonesia to Africa and Oceania, China is enlisting foreign countries to support its increasingly strict interpretation of the One China principle.
Taiwan passes annual budget after long delay, including drone spending
TAIPEI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament approved this year's government budget late on Friday after a record delay, including spending on a key drone programme to bolster ...
Taiwan Passes Budget After Longest Delay in Nearly Three Decades
Lawmakers in Taiwan finally passed the budget for this year, following a delay that underscored tensions between the government and opposition.
AI boom predicted to drive Taiwan’s economy to grow fastest in four decades
By Faith Hung and Jeanny Kao TAIPEI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Taiwan expects its tech-reliant economy to grow at the fastest pace in nearly four decades this year, the statistics agency said on Friday, ...
Taiwan projects 2026 economic growth at fastest in four decades on AI demand
TAIPEI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Taiwan's tech-reliant economy is expected to grow at its fastest pace in nearly four decades this year, the statistics agency said on Friday, upgrading its forecast due to ...
An Eating Tour of Asia’s Most Food-Obsessed City
LANDING AT the Taipei airport just after 10 p.m., my parents and I—without any discussion on the matter—immediately set out to eat. The subway delivered us to Xiao Lizi, a restaurant on Fuxing South ...
Sirens blare and the streets empty out. Taiwan prepares itself for war
Taiwan's 169,000-strong active military staff are backed by some 1.66 million reservists. China's People's Liberation Army, by comparison, has more than two million active soldiers and 500,000 reservists.
Taiwan holds naval drill during war games as China steps up maritime pressure
By Ben Blanchard and Yi-Chin Lee TAIPEI, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Taiwan's armed forces carried out an anti-blockade drill during annual war games, using the navy and coast guard to simulate escorting a ...