Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands

With a clear view of China's skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his patrol boat through choppy waters around a group of islands controlled by Taipei.The Taiwanese boats also have water cannon and a 20-millimetre static machine gun,

Most Taiwanese think their community is safe

More than 90 percent of people think the public safety situation in their community is “good,” while 82.25 percent said they were “satisfied” with their administrative region’s safety status, a survey ...

MAC condemns CCTV intimidation

The MAC in a statement condemned the threat, accusing Beijing of trying to instill fear and self-censorship among Taiwanese and create a chilling effect on free expression. A podium is pictured at the ...