(CNN)Taiwan says it has shot down an unidentified civilian drone over one of its islands that lies just a few kilometers from mainland China. The drone was spotted shortly after midday Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
China has been simulating attacks on U.S. Navy ships, Taiwan says
China has been simulating attacks on U.S. Navy ships and is aiming to prevent foreign forces from coming to Taiwan's aid in the event of a war, Taiwan's defence ministry said in a strongly worded ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan businessman offers funds to train civilian marksmen
One of Taiwan's richest men, Robert Tsao, said on Thursday he would provide T$1 billion ($33 million) to two civilian defence training programmes, in a private effort to strengthen the island's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tycoon to train three million ‘civilian warriors’
A colourful Taiwanese tycoon unveiled plans Thursday to train more than three million "civilian warriors" to help defend the democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion, donating TW$1 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shoots down drone off Chinese coast for first time
Action near islet comes after Taipei vowed to take tough measures to deal with increase in such intrusions ... ( read original story ...)
Potential threat to Taiwan’s undersea internet cables pose risk to global economy, experts warn
Potential disruptions to undersea internet cables in the Taiwan Strait amid rising tensions with China could pose “immediate risks” to the global economy, experts have warned. A report published ... ( read original story ...)
Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday hailed economic and educational cooperation with Taiwan, marked by a $12 billion investment in his state by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says looks forward to producing ‘democracy chips’ with U.S.
Taiwan looks forward to producing "democracy chips" with the United States, President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday told the visiting governor of the U.S. state of Arizona, Doug Ducey. Taiwan Semiconductor ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s ST Engineering unit consortium gets $1-bln Taiwan metro contract
Singapore Technologies Engineering said on Thursday a consortium including the defense and engineering group's unit had been awarded a S$1.4-billion ($1.00 billion) contract for services to a metro ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says she looks forward to producing ‘democracy chips’ with U.S.
Taiwan looks forward to producing "democracy chips" with the United States, President Tsai Ing-wen told the visiting governor of the U.S. state of Arizona, Doug Ducey, on Thursday, the latest in a ... ( read original story ...)
Tensions escalate between Taiwan and China amid US visits
ABC News' Bob Woodruff traveled around Taiwan to speak with residents about U.S. delegations visiting the island and the historical context of Taiwan and China's tense relations. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market May Slip Back Beneath 15,00-Point Mark
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering more than 170 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just beneath the 15,100-point ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Manufacturing Sector Weakens Further In August – S&P Global
The manufacturing sector in Taiwan continued to contract in August, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed ... ( read original story ...)
China may make play for Taiwan Strait before 2024 elections, Taiwanese predict
China will try to establish military control of the Taiwan Strait prior to the 2024 elections in Taiwan and the United States, according to a senior Taiwanese official. ( read original story ...)
Applications open for renewal project
The National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center on Tuesday announced that it would start processing applications for a public urban renewal project in Taipei’s Xinyi District (信義) valued at NT$2.82 ... ( read original story ...)
High inflation, recession risk widen ECB dilemma
A customer shops in a supermarket in Nice, France, August 18, 2022. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard ... ( read original story ...)