Taiwan will open its first quarantine-free "travel bubble" next week, allowing tour groups to travel to and from the tiny Pacific nation of Palau, one of Taipei's 15 remaining diplomatic allies. After ... ( read original story ...)
Top US admiral warns war with China over Taiwan “much closer than most think”
By heightening tensions with China over Taiwan, the Biden administration is pouring petrol over the most dangerous flashpoint in Asia, threatening to trigger a catastrophic war between nuclear-armed ... ( read original story ...)
US fears China is flirting with seizing control of Taiwan
The US is concerned that China is flirting with the idea of seizing control of Taiwan as President Xi Jinping becomes more willing to take risks to boost his legacy. “China appears to be moving from a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s small Jewish community gears up for big Passover party — sans masks
As the small island off China remains blessedly untouched by COVID, its diverse group of Jews prepare to welcome this holiday like all others ... ( read original story ...)
Fate of trade pact hangs in the balance amid Beijing-Taipei tensions
There are growing voices in mainland China calling for an end to the agreement, but observers say that’s unlikely. ( read original story ...)
Taipei, Washington seal coastguard deal ‘to counter Beijing’s grey zone threats’
Take on ‘one-China’ at Alaska talks reveals two opinions on Taiwan As the US sought to counter Beijing, Washington and Taipei worked together in various areas, including security, disinformation, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan releases new defense review aimed at countering Chinese tactics
Taiwan’s latest defense review emphasizes the need to counter China’s gray zone tactics, continue its pivot to pursue asymmetric capabilities against the powerful neighbor and be self-reliant when it ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s experience in fighting COVID-19
Taiwan has leveraged its experience in containing the 2003 SARS outbreak by responding to the COVID-19 crisis with rapid measures, early deployment, prudent actions and transparency. Collectively, ... ( read original story ...)
Average mortality rate falls 30 percent: FSC data
The average mortality rate fell 30 percent since 2002, which could lead to cuts in premiums of traditional life insurance policies, according to the Financial Supervisory Commission’s (FSC) latest ... ( read original story ...)
Loans for housing, construction reach highest levels: FSC
Housing and construction loans rose to their highest levels at the end of last month at NT$8.1 trillion (US$283.2 billion) and NT$2.83 trillion respectively, but their rate of increase slowed after ... ( read original story ...)
Business climate monitor reads ‘red,’ at 32-year high
The government’s business climate monitor last month was “red” for ... Final decision will be at the discretion of the Taipei Times. ( read original story ...)
Taipei reports biggest incursion by Chinese jets in its air space
TAIPEI: Twenty Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone today, in the largest incursion yet reported by the island’s defence ministry and marking a dramatic ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is Experiencing a Surge in Pro-Independence Sentiment
And why not? I used to spend a fair amount of time on Taiwan and found the status quo there pretty darned pleasant. Some large share of that 80 percent backed eventual independence while the ... ( read original story ...)
PLDT Global eyes expansion of digital services in Asia through Taiwan’s Chief Telecom
PLDT Global Corp. announced on Friday that it is partnering with Chief Telecom Inc. for the expansion of its digital services in Taiwan. PLDT Global said its partnership with Chief Telecom, a ... ( read original story ...)
Alliance formed in Taiwan to promote 5G smart pole standards
A total of 25 companies in Taiwan have newly formed a 5G Smart Pole Standard Promotion Alliance, aiming to draft technological standards and tap huge smart-city business opportunities worldwide. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan prioritising development of long-range, precision-strike capabilities
Taiwan has begun series-production of a new land-based, long-range missile system and is developing three other unspecified long-range weapon systems, Leng ... ( read original story ...)