Two U.S. Navy ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait this week in the first such mission since President Donald Trump took office last month, drawing an angry reaction from China, which said ...
US Navy confirms ‘routine’ Taiwan Strait transit
The U.S. Navy confirmed on Tuesday two of its ships carried out a Taiwan Strait transit, calling it routine despite an angry reaction from Beijing. The Navy said the vessels were the Arleigh ...
Chinese Military Monitored US Ship Crossing Taiwan Strait, State Media Reports
(Reuters) - China's military said it organised naval and air forces to monitor the navigation operations of a U.S. destroyer and oceanographic survey ship crossing the Taiwan Strait from February 10-12, according to state broadcaster CCTV on Tuesday.
Clipped video of Taiwan’s top China policymaker shared with out-of-context claim about Chinese tourists
Relations between Taipei and Beijing remain fraught but the head of Taiwan's top China policy body did not say in a circulating interview clip that he did not want Chinese tourists visiting the island.
Taiwan Lantern Festival starts today in Taoyuan
More than 400 lanterns are to be on display at the annual Taiwan Lantern Festival, which officially starts in Taoyuan today. The city is hosting the festival for the second time — the first time was ...
Taiwan and TSMC push back against Donald Trump’s proposed chip tariffs
Taiwan and its leading semiconductor manufacturer, TSMC, are pushing back against Trump’s proposed semiconductor tariffs, warning they could disrupt global chip supply chains and US-Taiwan trade ...
Ministries eyeing ‘cultural diplomacy’
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) and Minister of Culture Li Yuan (李遠) yesterday held a meeting in New Taipei City to discuss “cultural diplomacy,” with a particular focus on the ...
Taiwan signs $761 mn with US for Namas defence package as China builds pressure
The United States is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier even in the absence of formal diplomatic ties. China has repeatedly demanded Washington stop selling weapons to Taipei,
Netflix Acquires Two Seasons Of LGBTQ+ Series ‘Fragrance Of The First Flower’ From Taiwan’s GOL Studios
The second season of award-winning Taiwanese LGBTQ+ series Fragrance Of The First Flower will be available on Netflix Asia from February 18 after following a deal with GOL Studios, marking the first time the Taipei-based company has sold a series to the global streamer.
Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom doubles down on AI and 5G investments
Chunghwa Telecom Chair Chien Chih‐cheng (簡志誠) announced a slew of investment plans on Tuesday. Speaking at a banquet, Chien said the company’s profits are expected to hit an eight-year high, per CNA.
Ex-TSMC Exec Urges Stronger Taiwan-U.S. Cooperation Amid Chip Tariff Threat
If the United States imposes tariffs on Taiwan-made semiconductors, Taiwan should work actively to enhance industrial cooperation with the U.S. to mit ...
Taiwan’s digital economy on track for NT$1 trillion milestone, but budget cuts cast shadow
Taiwan's digital economy has reached an annual output of NT$800 billion (approx. US$24.36 billion) and is projected to surpass NT$1 trillion by 2026, driven by the rapid expansion of AI applications, ...
Taiwanese star’s death in Japan puts spotlight on medical care for foreign tourists, flu shots
The death of Taiwanese celebrity Barbie Hsu, reportedly from complications triggered by the flu, which she caught while visiting ...
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering
The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected ...
Taiwan tax revenue reaches NT$219 billion in January
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Finance reported on Monday that Taiwan's tax revenue reached NT$219.4 billion (US$7.31 billion) in January.
Taiwan and TSMC scramble to head off Donald Trump’s tariff threat
Trump’s approach has spooked companies in Taiwan’s chip sector, too. Rick Tsai, chief executive of MediaTek, the country’s leading chip design house, told investors last week the company was running ...