It said, "we will defend democracy and safeguard our homeland," following the short-lived martial law in South Korea.
Trillion-Dollar Gap Shows Diverging Korea, Taiwan Stock Fortunes
(Bloomberg) -- As South Korea descends into political chaos, its equity market risks falling further behind major tech rival Taiwan, which is basking in the glory of the global artificial intelligence boom. A near 30% surge in Taiwan’s stock benchmark ...
Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory
In response to China's action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity
New Movies on Streaming: ‘Juror #2,’ ‘Weekend In Taipei’ + More
This week’s new movies on demand are a grab bag of genres and thrills; from the ethical dilemma of Juror #2 starring Nicholas Hoult, to the action-packed thriller Weekend In Taipei, there’s excitement ...
Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te says ‘confident’ of deeper cooperation with Donald Trump
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Friday he was "confident" of deeper cooperation with the next Donald Trump administration.
Shamanism in Taiwan
Shamanism in Taiwan is thriving because folk religion is thriving. Folk religion is not just a religion in Taiwan; it is part of an accepted worldview. Participating in shamanistic rituals is quite popular in both rural areas and urban centers.
China is using an “anaconda strategy” to squeeze Taiwan
They are ready to blockade Taiwan at any time they want,” he says. His concerns are backed up by the data. The number of PLA air incursions across the median line, the de facto border in the middle of the Taiwan Strait,
Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has called on China to “open its arms rather than raise its fists” as he wraps up his first overseas tour since taking office in May.
Paraguay kicks out visiting Chinese envoy for urging lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan
Paraguay on Thursday kicked out a Chinese envoy for allegedly interfering in its domestic affairs and urging the South American nation to break off ties and long friendship with Taiwan. The Chinese ...
Peace and quiet: Dinner at Ce La Vi Taipei
In a surprising twist, Ce La Vi Taipei, the city's high dining establishment and a neighbor to the iconic Taipei 101, has partnered with experimental event curator ActionLAB to craft a unique ...
Coconut trees line Kaohsiung beach to absorb carbon
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — National Sun Yat-sen University and the Kaohsiung City Government planted 60 coconut trees at Qijin Beach on Thursday (Dec. 5) to help absorb carbon dioxide.
Ahead of expected war games, Taiwan urges China to ‘unclench its fists’
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te urged China on Friday to "unclench its fists" and not take any unilateral actions, saying ahead of expected Chinese war games around the island that Beijing would not win any respect for military drills.
Fresh doubts about China’s ability to invade Taiwan
Mr Xi has long resorted to purges to consolidate his grip on the People’s Liberation Army ( PLA ), and other levers of power, promising to go after all ranks—“tigers and flies” alike. Admiral Miao is a tiger, one of only six members of the Central Military Commission ( CMC ), China’s supreme military body, ...
Paraguay gives Chinese diplomat 24 hours to leave the country after comments on Taiwan
Paraguay on Thursday accused a Chinese diplomat of interfering with its domestic affairs and gave him 24 hours to leave the country, escalating tensions over the South American nation's long friendship with Taiwan.
Paraguay kicks out a visiting Chinese envoy for urging its lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan
Paraguay has accused a Chinese diplomat of interfering in its domestic affairs and given him 24 hours to leave the country, escalating tensions over the South American nation’s long friendship with Taiwan.
China Announces Countermeasures Against US Amid Tensions Over Taiwan
The largely symbolic sanctions are retaliation for the latest U.S. arms sale being considered for the island democracy.