The three candidates running in Taiwan's presidential election will hold a televised debate on Dec. 30 as the race heats up under pressure from China.
Taiwan ‘Reassured’ on Formal Ties With Guatemala Under Incoming President
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's foreign minister on Friday said Guatemala's incoming government had "reassured" that it intends to maintain formal ties with the island, as China gradually whittles away at Taipei's remaining allies.
A Chinese military surveillance balloon is spotted in Taiwan Strait, island’s Defense Ministry says
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says a Chinese military surveillance balloon was spotted in the Taiwan Strait, as well as a large-scale dispatch of military aircraft and ships. The ministry said the balloon passed southwest of the northern port city of Keelung on Thursday night,
Divides over trade and Ukraine are in focus as EU and China’s leaders meet in Beijing
The leaders of China and the European Union are holding wide-ranging talks that include their disputes over trade and a deep divide on the war in Ukraine
Taiwan spots Chinese balloon in strait month before election
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday that a Chinese balloon had crossed the Taiwan Strait median line on Thursday, about a month before Taiwan's presidential election. Taiwan, which China claims ...
Hack Taipei boasts Taiwan’s blockchain talent and global ties
Taipei, Taiwan, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To capitalize on the bullish trend in the blockchain and crypto space, major industry players in Taiwan including Orderly Network and Radiance ...
Former envoy to U.S., Bi-khim Hsiao, may become Taiwan’s next VP
After recently leaving her post as Taiwan's envoy to the United States, Bi-khim Hsiao appears headed to become her country's next vice president, according to public opinion polls.
China says its warplanes shadowed “trespassing” U.S. Navy spy plane over Taiwan Strait
The U.S. Navy flew over the disputed Taiwan Strait in international airspace, in a move the Chinese military called "provocative" and described as "trespassing." ...
Taiwan reports rare nighttime Chinese military activity nearby
Taiwan reported rare nighttime Chinese military activity around the island on Thursday, including aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing continues such missions ...
MOTC looking for private investment for 94 projects
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) yesterday presented 94 government projects that are open to investment from the private sector next year, with the value of potential business ...
Vantage expands into Taiwan, plans data center in Taipei
Vantage Data Centers is planning a new facility in Taipei, Taiwan. Announced this week, the new TPE1 data center will open in mid-2024. Sat on a 2-acre site, the five-story facility will offer 16MW ...
Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China’s lip syncing ban
Lip syncing or "deceptive fake-singing" before paying audiences is punishable by a fine of 100,000 yuan ($14,110, £11,240). Artists can also be banned from performing and their show organisers could ...
Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ is cracking as US-China chip war rages
For China, these restrictions are an annoyance. But for Taiwan, this is a much bigger problem. As the world craves advanced semiconductors, the phrase “silicon shield” has entered the political ...
Qatar To Begin Title Defence Against Chinese Taipei
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will open their title defence at the Asian Men's Handball Championship with a Group A match against Chinese Taipei on January 12 next year, according to the schedule of the ...
Biden’s $106bn supplemental aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan fails in procedural vote – US politics live
The Senate votes 51-49 against advancing Joe Biden’s $106bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Taiwan’s Final Upgraded F-16V Completes Test Flights
An unnamed Taiwanese military official confirmed that flight tests of the last upgraded F-16V — a two-seater, with the serial 6805 — were completed last weekend, the semi-official Central News Agency ...