A propaganda video that included commentary in Chinese dialects widely spoken across Taiwan was viewed as a pointed warning to the island's population. ( read original story ...)
China’s Grey Zone Tactics Continue As 10 Military Aircraft Invade Taiwan’s ADIZ
China's 10 military aircraft invaded the southwest sector of Taiwan's (ADIZ) once again on January 15, just one day after 11 incursions were detected. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tries to hold onto Honduras through zero tariffs, but the effect may be limited
Taiwan on Friday cut to zero tariffs on 25 goods imported from Honduras under a free-trade agreement. The tariff cut was originally agreed in 2019. While the agreement aimed at boosting trade back ... ( read original story ...)
10 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air defence identification zone
China's 10 military aircraft entered the southwest sector of Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday just one day after 11 incursions were recorded, reported local media. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Central Bank Chief Repeats Stance on Rates-Housing Link
Taiwan central bank Governor Yang Chin-Long reiterated interest rates won’t be used to influence property prices, saying the cost of doing so would outweigh the benefits. ( read original story ...)
Married same-sex couple becomes 1st in Taiwan to legally adopt a child
A married same-sex couple has become Taiwan's first to adopt a non-biologically related child together. Wang Chen-wei and Chen Chun-ju have been together for over 16 years and they delayed their ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan digital minister Audrey Tang on how open, accountable tech aids democracy: Interview
In the final days of 2021, journalist Akira Ikegami sat down for an online interview with Taiwan's digital minister Audrey Tang. Through a wi ... ( read original story ...)
Same-sex married couple are first in Taiwan to legally adopt child
Wang Chen-wei and Chen Chun-ju are the first LGBTQ plus couple in Taiwan to legally adopt a non-biologically related child together. LGBTQ plus activists have advocated to amend the 2019 law that ... ( read original story ...)
Ross Butler Celebrates Wrapping ‘Loveboat, Taipei’ With Message About Acceptance
Ross Butler is sharing a beautiful message about acceptance and understanding. The 31-year-old actor just wrapped his new movie Loveboat, Taipei in Taipei, Taiwan, and he took to Instagram to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan adds minelaying ships to defenses against China
Such technologies are part of a strategy to deter any possible invasion from China, with its huge military and vast superiority in numbers of aircraft, ships and other weaponry. ( read original story ...)
The Liberty Times Editorial: Vilnius on democracy’s front line
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Dec. 4 last year that his country’s decision to allow the opening of a Taiwanese mission in Vilnius bearing the name “Taiwan” was a “mistake.” Lithuanian ... ( read original story ...)
Projects to Watch
Wondering why high-rise cranes are sprinkled all over the Valley? Click through to see the complete list of projects that will change the face of the region. #phoenix ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan adds minelaying to defenses against China
Taiwan on Friday commissioned new navy minelayers to add to its defenses against giant rival China. President Tsai Ing-wen presided over a commissioning ceremony for the navy’s First and Second Mining ... ( read original story ...)
Moleskine Erases Taiwan From Diaries After Listing It As Province of China
Taiwan was listed as a province of China, but in 2022 diaries, references to the island disappeared altogether. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan offers Honduras economic incentives as new leader waits in wings
Taiwan on Friday cut to zero tariffs on 25 goods imported from Honduras under a free-trade agreement (FTA), offering an incentive ahead of this month's inauguration of a new president who had ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan cuts tariffs to keep Honduras on its diplomatic side
Honduras is one of only 14 countries that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Chinese-claimed Taiwan. Prior to winning November’s presidential election, Xiomara Castro of the leftist Liberty and ... ( read original story ...)