Taiwan's government has opened a probe into Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok on suspicion of illegally operating a subsidiary on the island, and warned that the social media platform was ...
Taipei housing difficult for aging society: experts
More than 40 percent of buildings in Taipei do not have elevators, Ministry of the Interior data show on its Real Estate Information Platform. Critics say that this situation creates problems for ...
I Went to Taiwan to Say Goodbye
I t wasn’t a great time to visit Taiwan. Nancy Pelosi’s layover in Taipei in early August had heightened tensions with China, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine had people asking whether Taiwan faced ...
Taiwan has missiles able to hit Beijing, former head of island’s top weapons builder confirms
A retired Taiwanese rear admiral’s recently published memoir has revealed behind-the-scenes details of several major missile development projects in the mid-2000s.
What My Grandmother Taught Me About Taiwan
Upon landing, I found the Taiwan of my childhood summers largely unchanged. I felt silly for expecting otherwise. Almost everything was as I remembered—my grandmother’s 13th-f
Taiwan to fine Foxconn for unauthorised China investment
Taiwan's government said on Saturday it would fine Foxconn , the world's largest contract electronics maker, for an unauthorised investment in a Chinese chip maker even after the Taiwanese firm said ...
Taiwan’s military has a problem: As China fears grow, recruitment pool shrinks
Taiwan has noticed a hole in its defense plans that is steadily getting bigger. And it's not one easily plugged by boosting the budget or buying more weapons.
Taipei 101 remains ‘King of the Land’ for 10th year
The Shin Kong Tower near Taipei Railway Station in Zhongheng District (中正) ranked second, at NT$6.29 million per ping, it said. The city government said the citywide assessment was based on a survey ...
How Can Japan Help Taiwan?
LDP lawmaker Hagiuda Koichi (left) meets with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen (right) during a visit to Taipei, Dec. 10, 2022. Last weekend, Hagiuda Koichi visited Taiwan and held a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen. Hagiuda’s visit, from December 10 ...
Taiwan’s Vice President Lai expected to head the ruling party
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te is expected to become the head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
US Lawmakers Push to Include Taiwan and Ukraine Aid in Spending Deal
The top Democrats and Republicans on congressional committees dealing with foreign affairs are pressing to include money to shore up Taiwan’s defenses and aid Ukraine in a year-end government funding package.
Taiwan Semiconductor Has Another Epic Month in November 2022, but Will the Growth Last?
In today's video, Jose Najarro and Nick Rossolillo discuss ( TSM -2.46%) and a recent report by TrendForce that focuses on revenue expectations for the semiconductor foundry business. GlobalFoundries ( GFS -5.
Taipei office vacancy rate to remain healthy at 3-5% over the next three years
The supply pipeline is healthy until 2027. According to JLL, in the next five years until 2027, new office supply delivery in Taipei will likely reach 100,000 ping. Considering the need to repurpose old offices and improve office spaces,
Taiwan earthquake: Shallow 6.2-magnitude temblor rattles Taipei
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake originating in the waters off Taiwan‘s eastern coast shook the island on Thursday, with no immediate reports of injuries or major damage, said the isl ...
Congress clashes on loans vs. grants for Taiwan military aid
A behind-the-scenes debate over Taiwan security aid in the omnibus spending bill pits Taipei against congressional appropriators.
Taiwan central bank signals end to rate hikes next year
Taiwan's central bank on Thursday said it expects inflation to drop below 2% next year, which would signal an end to the current round of rate hikes, and slashed its growth outlook for this year to ...