More than three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, peace remains out of reach—and fears of another flashpoint are growing in the Taiwan Strait. With backing from the US, Taiwan is stepping up its military readiness,
Core Pacific’s Sheen out on bail after 11 months
Core Pacific Group chairman Sheen Ching-jing (沈慶京) was released on bail of NT$180 million (US$6.13 million) yesterday evening after almost 11 months in detention on charges of corruption. The ruling ...
Taipei – The World’s First Major Cyber City – GovTech
The city of Taipei, Taiwan, ... The pilot project was launched in 2004 to connect 30 subway stations covering about 20 percent of the population, or 520,000 people.
Papering over strains, US and allies prep for Taiwan war
As they kicked off the largest joint military exercises in Australia’s history with a press conference in Sydney earlier this month, U.S. commanders gave a simple explanation for why 35,000 troops ...
How a vote targeting ‘pro-China’ lawmakers has split Taiwan
In the following months, the main opposition party Kuomintang worked together with the smaller Taiwan People's Party and independents to block DPP bills and pass controversial pieces of legislation.
Malaysian Tycoon Lin Yun Ling’s Gamuda, Partners Win $994 … – Forbes
Gamuda—the Malaysian construction company cofounded by tycoon Lin Yun Ling—and two Taiwanese companies won a $994 million contract to design and build a mass rapid transit (MRT) system in Taipei.
Taipei to consider fate of Core Pacific – Taipei Times
The Taipei City Government has convened an ad hoc committee to consider halting the Core Pacific City (京華城購物中心) redevelopment project, as reports indicated that Taipei prosecutors would soon wrap up ...
Taipei prepares urban renewal project for Wanhua
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei City’s Department of Urban Development last week reviewed a renovation project for Mengjia Park. It cited Tokyo’s Omotesando, a tree-lined street that culminates at the ...
Taipei holds air raid drill on July 17 to prepare for Chinese attack
Sirens will be heard across Taipei at 1.30pm, bringing the capital city to a halt for half an hour. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan’s recall election could fuel cross-strait strife with China
Taiwan’s sweeping recall vote targeting opposition lawmakers could reshape its legislature and intensify tensions with China, as President Lai Ching-te backs the campaign amid accusations of Beijing ...
Taiwanese rally for and against the recall of opposition lawmakers seen as close to China
Tensions are high in Taiwan as threats from China and anger over political deadlock take center stage in an election to recall opposition lawmakers.
Why Taiwan’s ‘Recall’ Election Risks Raising Tensions With China
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has escalated his power struggle against opposition lawmakers by backing an unprecedented effort to unseat more than a quarter of the archipelago’s legislators in a ...
New Taipei City calls on Cabinet to approve MRT line
The New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems yesterday urged the Executive Yuan to approve a proposed MRT line connecting Sijhih District (汐止) and Taipei’s Donghu (東湖) area to get the ...
Taiwan is paralyzed by political gridlock. A mass recall of ‘pro-China’ lawmakers could break that
A democratic check or an abuse of power? Mass recall vote in Taiwan polarizes island after months of paralysis.
Taiwan says trade delegation in Washington for talks on potential tariff and trade deal
Taiwan's government said on Wednesday that a trade delegation led by the vice premier was in Washington, D.C., for a new round of in-person negotiations with U.S. officials this week. U.S. President ...
Taiwan Aims to Strike Trade Deal With US in New Round of Talks
Taiwan’s trade negotiators have arrived in the US for tariff talks to clinch a deal with President Donald Trump’s team, according to a person familiar with the matter.