The Mayor of Kushiro in Japan said he is proud that a pair of red-crowned cranes delivered from his city’s zoo in Hokkaido became parents at Taipei Zoo in June last year. Kika and Big arrived in 2011 ...
The Lalu operator Shining to set up new luxury resort
Shining Group (鄉林集團) said it is looking to set up a second holiday resort in Taiwan, while it expects business to improve in China after the country relaxed COVID-19 curbs. The Taichung-based ...
US, Japan reiterate Taipei stance, underline peace
The US and Japan on Wednesday said their position on Taiwan remains unchanged, and reiterated the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait for the world. The statement came after the US-Japan Security ...
Taiwan must not suffer the same fate as Ukraine
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Taiwan news every morning. The writer is a former Nato secretary-general This week China embarked on significant military exercises around the coast of Taiwan.
Iveda Announces $1.5 Million Utilis Smart Pole Deployment in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Enabling A True Smart City Infrastructure
Iveda is setting the standard for smart city technologies worldwide Mesa, Arizona, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iveda® (NASDAQ:IVDA), the global solution for cloud-based AI video and sensor ...
Defense Secretary Austin ‘seriously doubts’ China invasion of Taiwan is ‘imminent’
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he "seriously doubts" that China's increased aggression in and off the Taiwan Strait means that an invasion is "imminent."
TSMC gives cautious outlook despite strong earnings
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company posted strong financial earnings but gave a cautious outlook, saying it expected 2023 to be a “slight growth year” owing to a cyclical downturn in the chip ...
PNG finances blamed for closure of Taipei office
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) decision to close its trade office in Taipei and “relocate it back to the Pacific country under a new name” was made due to its government’s long-term financial difficulties, ...
U.S., Taiwan Signal Eagerness to Reach Deals on Trade
The two sides intend to focus on five areas this weekend during their first round of negotiations toward a trade agreement.
Taiwan Officer Reveals Details of Rare Interaction With NATO
A Taiwan air force officer revealed details on Wednesday of a rare interaction between the island's military and NATO, describing how he had attended a six month academic programme with senior officials in Italy.
Fourth Generation of Chiang Kai-Shek’s Family Takes Office in Taipei
Wayne Chiang Wan-an, the ostensible great-grandson of Chiang Kai-shek who was sworn in as mayor of Taipei City late last month, is the latest scion of an Asian political dynasty to assume public ...
China renews threat against Taiwan as island holds drills
China renewed its threats Wednesday to attack Taiwan and warned that foreign politicians who interact with the self-governing island are “playing with fire.” A spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office said the country was recommitted in the new year to “safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity” and “smashing plots for Taiwan independence” on the self-governing democracy ...
Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air space for fourth time in a week, defense ministry says
Fourth a fourth day in a row, Chinese military aircraft, and naval ships violated Taiwan's air and water space Tuesday in yet another sign of provocation.
Think-Tank: The U.S. Fleet Could Lose Four Aircraft Carriers Defending Taiwan
Even when the United States and Japan successfully defended Taiwan—as they did in most of one think-tank’s 24 simulations—the U.S. Navy lost at least two carriers ... and sometimes as many as four.
The U.S. Navy Submarine Force Could Sink The Chinese Fleet And Save Taiwan. But At The Cost Of Half Its Boats.
If and when China attacks Taiwan, the U.S. Navy’s submarines could be the first forces to take shots at the Chinese invasion fleet. How many Chinese ships the American attack boats can sink, and how quickly, could make all the difference in the apocalypt ...
Taipei officials weigh ferry proposal for Neihu park
Taipei City Government officials on Thursday said they would look into a proposal to use ferries in Neihu District (內湖) to reduce traffic congestion in the area. Department of Transportation Director ...