Recent years have brought heightened concern in Western intelligence circles that China could invade the self-governing island of Taiwan as early as next year. But the United States now says an imminent attack is unlikely.
Taiwan central bank leaves key rate unchanged, raises growth outlook
Taiwan's central bank held its policy interest rate steady on Thursday, as expected, given the island's tech-driven export-dependent economy remains strong, and raised its growth outlook for the year.
MRT Red Line extension, Sanyin Line to open in June
The New Taipei Metro's Sanyin Line and the eastern extension of the Taipei Metro's Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Red Line) are scheduled to begin operations in June, the National Development Council said today.
U.S. assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027
China, which has not ruled out the use of force against the Beijing-claimed island democracy, prefers to achieve unification without it, U.S. intelligence agencies said.
Japan rejects US intel assessment that Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks represent ‘significant shift’
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters "A significant policy shift is not something that is happening right now." ...
Taiwan rejects China’s energy security ‘reunification’ offer amid Middle East war
Taiwan's government on Thursday rejected an offer by China for what it said would be energy security if the island agreed to Beijing's rule, an expected response given Taipei has long said it does ...
Matt Murphy, Marvell Chairman and CEO, to Keynote at COMPUTEX 2026
TAIPEI, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- One of COMPUTEX's organizers—TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) today announced that Matt Murphy, Chairman and CEO of Marvell Technology, will ...
Taipei to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Daan Park on Sunday
This year’s Eid al-Fitr in Taipei event is to be held in Daan Park on Sunday, featuring a halal bazaar, live performances, cultural workshops and interactive booths.
Twice’s Dahyun to skip ‘This Is For’ concerts in Taipei after suffering stress fracture in ankle
TWICE's Dahyun will miss the group's upcoming "THIS IS FOR" concerts in Taipei later this week as she continues to recover from a stress fracture in her ankle, her agency has announced. JYP ...
MOU on exchanges in climate finance finalized
The Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) yesterday in Taipei signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on exchanges in climate finance.
Prospects looking stable for Continental Holdings
Continental Holdings Corp (CHC, 欣陸投控) yesterday said it expects stable growth in the coming years, supported by a strong project backlog across its construction, property development and environmental ...
US intelligence issues update on China’s threat to Taiwan
The U.S. intelligence community said China "prefers to achieve unification" with Taiwan "without the use of force, if possible." ...
What Iran Crisis Is Teaching Taiwan About War With China
Iran's missile and drone strikes, and dwindling stocks of U.S. and Israeli interceptors, are being watched especially closely in Taiwan, where the government aims to complete its " T-Dome " ...
US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, the U.S. intelligence community ...
US intelligence aays China not planning Taiwan invasion in 2027
US intelligence says China is not currently planning to invade Taiwan in 2027, noting Beijing still prefers unification through non-military means despite ongoing military pressure and regional ...
Official dives into Taiwan defense strategy
Taiwan’s “peace through strength” strategy seeks to make any Chinese attempt at coercion prohibitively costly by reinforcing military deterrence, societal resilience and government continuity, ...