China decision not to agree with the Taiwan region participation in this year World Health Assembly WHA has received broad-based s ... ( read original story ...)
Is Taiwan learning to live with COVID?
Health experts warn of an increase in COVID-19 fatalities if Taipei can't streamline policies in its "new Taiwan model." ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Spectacular Southern Cross-Island Highway Reopens To The Public After 13 Years
Before it was closed in 2009, Taiwan's Southern Cross-Island Highway was one of the most scenic routes in the country. This 208-km-long road, from Tainan to Guanshan Township in the Taitung County, ... ( read original story ...)
Despite China’s objections, Taiwan to be invited to WHO meeting
WHO has received a proposal by 13 member states requesting that Taiwan be allowed to join a major health assembly next week as an observer ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan delays scheme to help Hong Kongers over spying fears
Easier pathway to permanent residency, citizenship for Hong Kong, Macau people delayed over national security fears. ( read original story ...)
Statebuilding Party calls to end ‘big money politics’
The Taiwan Statebuilding Party on Thursday called for an end to “big money politics” and suggested limits on campaign spending for city and county councilor candidates in November’s local elections. ( read original story ...)
Sizzling Japan lead as Korea Republic, Chinese Taipei join them in Finals
Japan were at their awesome best as they booked their place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Finals with a 9-0 win over Korea Republic on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Haley says US shouldn’t attend major WHO meeting if Taiwan excluded due to Chinese pressure
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says that the U.S. should not attend the upcoming World Health Organization (WHO) meeting as long as Taiwan remains excluded from the event due to pressure from ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan sets 12-year prison term for stealing tech secrets
Technology leaks to mainland China have been a major concern for Taiwan, home to key links in global tech supply chains, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Under its amended National ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan export orders fall for first time in 2 years, hurt by China lockdowns, global weakness
Taiwan's export orders -- a bellwether for global technology demand -- fell for the first time in 25 months in April, taking a larger-than-expected hit from COVID lockdowns in China and broader global ... ( read original story ...)
A Fight Over Taiwan Could Go Nuclear
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has raised the specter of nuclear war, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed his nuclear forces at an elevated state of alert and has warned that any effort by ... ( read original story ...)
US lawmakers consider actions to increase support for Taiwan
Ukraine should serve as a wake-up call to get our act together and arm Taiwan to the teeth,’ one representative on the House Foreign Affairs Committee says. ( read original story ...)
‘Deadly serious’: U.S. quietly urging Taiwan to follow Ukraine playbook for countering China
U.S. officials are pushing their Taiwanese counterparts with new urgency to look to Ukraine's success in fending off Russian forces as a blueprint for countering a Chinese attack, former and current U ... ( read original story ...)
Systems to defend against UAVs approved: source
The military yesterday approved a project to install indigenous uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) defense systems at 45 bases across the nation to neutralize hostile drones, a military source said. Under ... ( read original story ...)
US’ push to invite Taiwan to WHA sparks backlash as COVID cases surpass 1 million mark on island
COVID-19 cases have exceeded one million in the island of Taiwan, but Washington and Taiwan authorities still focus on playing political games to advocate for the World Health Organization (WHO) to ... ( read original story ...)
China decries Blinken’s statement on Taiwan region’s WHO status
China on Thursday rejected the United States' call for inviting the Taiwan region to the upcoming annual meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO), saying it as another attempt of playing the ... ( read original story ...)