Taipei Metro riders can now enter stations using just their phones thanks to a new QR code feature. Available on nine local apps, including Taiwan Pay, the system allows contactless payments but early ...
China social media hails US Maduro move as a Taiwan template
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with many users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing ...
US strike on Venezuela to embolden China’s territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say
The U.S. attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea but will not hasten any potential invasion of Taiwan, ...
China social media hails US’ Maduro move as Taiwan template
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with some users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing could handle tensions with Taiwan.
Taiwan accuses China of “reckless” drills as forces simulate a blockade
As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
Taiwan honors man killed fighting Taipei attacker
Taiwan yesterday honored Yu Chia-chang (余家昶), who was killed fighting a knife-wielding attacker near Taipei Main Station during last month’s mass stabbing, as officials paid respects at a memorial. Yu ...
Here’s Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Holds the Keys to AI’s Explosive Growth
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has expanded rapidly since 2023, powering applications from chatbots to autonomous systems and driving trillions in market value. Tech giants have invested ...
Is “Love in Taipei” better than the book? Movie review
Love In Taipei follows Ever Wong as she travels to Taiwan for the summer cultural immersion program. Nicknamed "Loveboat", Ever will find herself making new friends, romantic connections, and comes to ...
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock a Buy for 2026?
The stock is valued at the low end of where the big tech companies normally trade. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) has been a top stock to own over the last few years, and 2025 was no ...
Taiwan’s renewable power capacity to reach 50.7GW by 2035, forecasts GlobalData
Taiwan’s power sector has entered a new operating environment following the completion of its nuclear power phase-out in May 2025.
Trump Administration Issues New Warning to China Over Taiwan
Trump administration warns China over Taiwan, urging restraint and dialogue to preserve peace across the Taiwan Strait.
Asus to pause new smartphone launches in 2026, maintain mobile operations
Smartphone distributors in Taiwan have recently said they are no longer able to obtain Asus handsets through local agents and claimed they had received information indicating that Asus's smartphone ...
Budget impasse halts Taiwan’s first quantum-classical hybrid platform, undermining computing sovereignty
Taiwan's push to build strategic AI, robotics, and quantum computing infrastructure is facing delays after the National Science and Technology Council's (NSTC) NT$10.85 billion (approx. US$345.3 ...
Taiwan’s AI and robotics agenda stalls as legislative deadlock over 2026 budget continues
Taiwan's drive to scale artificial intelligence and robotics faces a critical setback as political deadlock in the Legislative Yuan blocks passage of the 2026 central government budget, freezing ...
Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?
Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken.
Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to defend the self-ruled island's sovereignty in the face of what he termed China's "expansionist ambitions," days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military ...