At first, the short video of Lai Ching-te, one of Taiwan’s three presidential election candidates, looks like any other campaign interview.
US issues stern warning to China as Biden green-lights $300m defence package for Taiwan
As tensions between China and the US continue to rocket, Congress approved a $300 million sale of equipment to Taipei to help maintain its tactical information system and strengthen its defences. Yet, ...
Taipei District Judge Charged With Sexual Harassment – TaiwanPlus News
Taipei District Judge Tsai Ming-hung has been charged with sexual harassment and has been suspended following two accusations by female colleagues. He denies their claims.
US approves $300 million support for Taiwan’s tactical information systems
The U.S. State Department has approved a $300 million sale of equipment to help maintain Taiwan's tactical information systems, the Pentagon said on Friday, the latest U.S. assistance for the island's defenses.
Crypto gambling takes center stage in Taiwan’s election drama – Officials probe scandal
With the Taiwan presidential election less than a month away, the people of Taiwan have reportedly been advised against betting on the presidential outcome through crypto betting platforms. This ...
U.S. approves $300 million support for Taiwan’s tactical information systems
Taiwan said Saturday that in the previous 24 hour period it had detected nine Chinese military aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait.
US approves arms sale worth 300 million dollars to Taiwan
The US government has approved an arms sale worth 300 million dollars to Taiwan at a time when China is increasing its military pressure on the island.
Taiwan plans to fight on even after a Chinese landing
Taiwan’s oldest tanks might not last long against China’s newest tanks, including its 60-ton, three-person Type 99s with their 125-millimeter main guns. But according to Rob Lee, an analyst with the Foreign Policy Research Institute in Pennsylvania, tank-on-tank duels in Ukraine are “rare.”
Taiwan offers to talk to China about trade barrier accusations
Taiwan is willing to have talks with China about Beijing's trade barrier accusations against the island, the government said on Friday. "If China is sincere, our attitude is that we can talk at any time.
US approves US$300mil support for Taiwan’s tactical info systems
WASHINGTON: The US state department has approved a US$300 million sale of equipment to help maintain Taiwan’s tactical information systems, the Pentagon said on Friday, the latest US assistance for the island’s defences.
Fed Official Says Central Bank Isn’t ‘Really Talking About Rate Cuts’
Federal Reserve officials offered competing views of when they might begin to lower rates after Chair Jerome Powell suggested they were likely done raising them.
Taiwan faces a flood of disinformation from China ahead of crucial election. Here’s how it’s fighting back
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Taiwanese citizen Nancy Hsieh received a message from her relatives online: To stop the virus from entering your lungs, all you need to do is drink lots of ...
Experts debate tech development
“We are now in an era where science and technology have become synonymous with national strength on a global scale,” President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said at the meeting in Taipei. President Tsai Ing-wen, ...
Taipei and Brussels are true partners
The EU should remember that Taiwan is always here. Be it technology or trade, Taiwan is an indispensable and trustworthy partner that the EU can benefit from. Chang Meng-jen is chair of Fu Jen ...
Taiwan rebukes Beijing’s claim of island import ‘barriers’, calling it ‘obvious meddling’
At the request of Chinese trade associations, the mainland’s Ministry of Commerce conducted an eight-month investigation – and the results are out a month before the island’s presidential election.
As Taiwan’s Election Nears, China’s Espionage, Interference Attempts Come Under Scrutiny
There has been an increased number of reports on espionage plots and disinformation campaigns, and Taiwan’s government is eager to show it is taking action.