Tensions escalated after Taiwan's president President Lai Ching-te was elected last year. Beijing has accused him of seeking independence and destabilizing the region.
Taiwan starts sea tests of first domestically built submarine
Taiwan has started sea trials of its first domestically built submarine, as it upgrades its military capabilities to defend against a potential Chinese attack. The vessel is part of a submarine ...
Trump’s $499 ‘U.S.-built’ smartphone will most likely be made in China
The Trump Organization’s newly announced smartphone will most likely be made in China, experts say, despite claims that the device will be manufactured in the U.S.Owned President Donald Trump, the ...
Chunghwa Telecom kicks off 2025 digital innovative competition, focusing on 7 application areas
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) kicked off its CHT Digital Innovative Application Series Competition, aiming to foster startups in Taiwan and promote the development of AI applications in seven major sectors.
Meet the Featured Startups at GTC Taipei 2025
NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing to tackle challenges where normal computers cannot. From deep learning and scientific research to autonomous machines and digital twins, accelerated computing is ...
Mortgage market entering freeze in nation’s top cities
Taiwan’s property market is entering a freeze, with mortgage activity across the nation’s six largest cities plummeting in the first quarter, H&B Realty Co (住商不動產) said yesterday, citing mounting ...
Facing China threat: Taiwan to build millions of drones using Ukraine’s wartime experience
Taiwan has signed a partnership agreement with the US-German company Auterion to supply drone software that has been tested in combat conditions in Ukraine, Reuters reports. Taiwan aims to bolster its ...
Trump’s $499 smartphone will likely be made in China
The Trump Organization's newly-announced T1 smartphone will likely be made in China, experts said, despite claims the device will be manufactured in the U.S.
Taiwan’s Huawei ban lands: Optical firms say supply chain already China-insulated
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 15, 2025, that it had added 601 entities—including Chinese tech giants Huawei and SMIC—to its export control list, citing concerns over ...
Legislature passes telecom amendments targeting fraud
The Legislative Yuan today passed amendments to the Telecommunications Management Act (電信管理法) aimed at reducing telecom fraud. The new amendments require second-level Internet access service providers ...
Costa Rica reportedly sends officials to Taiwan for intelligence training
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Costa Rica reportedly has sent officials to Taiwan for intelligence and security training for the first time since severing diplomatic ties in 2007.
Auterion Strikes Deal With Taiwan for Unmanned Drone Software
Taiwan has struck a multi-year deal with US-based defense technology company Auterion to engineer autonomous vehicles that could deter threats from China.
AsiaPay Partners with McDonald’s to launch Seamless Online Payment Solution, Enhancing Customer Transaction Experience in Taiwan
AsiaPay, a leading digital payment technology and merchant acquiring service provider in the Asia-Pacific region, today announced a strategic partnership with global quick-service restaurant leader ...
Taiwan Shuts the Door on Huawei and SMIC, Delivering a Fresh Blow to China’s Tech Goals
Taiwan has officially placed two of China’s most prominent technology firms, Huawei and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) on its strategic export control list.
Taiwan adds two Chinese chips suppliers to trade blacklist
June 16 (UPI) -- China's tech company Huawei and SMIC, a contract chip manufacturer, have been added to Taiwan's trade blacklist. Taiwan put both of these companies on its strategic high-tech ...
Taiwan’s Central Bank expected to hold interest rate amid economic growth
Taiwan’s economy continues to demonstrate robust growth, supported by a record-breaking NT$1.5 trillion (US$51.7 billion) in exports in May. This rise, driven primarily by global demand for technology ...