U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 ...
Biden votes $571m military aid to Taiwan
The US does not officially recognize Taiwan diplomatically but it is the self-ruled island's strategic ally and largest supplier of weapons.
Biden approves $571 million in defense support for Taiwan
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 ...
Taipei’s sniffer dogs help detect sick trees to improve urban safety
Taipei finds about 300 to 400 trees infected with the deadly brown root rot disease and around 30 per cent are detected by sniffer dogs.
Watch: Taiwan Lawmakers Brawl Over Controversial Bills
Several lawmakers were injured during the confrontation, according to Taiwanese media reports, though the extent of their injuries remains unclear.
Taiwan in talks with Amazon over Kuiper satellite Internet comms
The Taiwanese government confirmed this week that it's in talks with Amazon's Project Kuiper subsidiary over a partnership for satellite-based communications.
Woman suspected of poisoning Australian charged with attempted murder
A woman who allegedly spiked the food and drinks of an Australian man with rat poison, leaving him in intensive care, has been charged with attempted murder, the Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office ...
Far Eastern New Century Becomes Taiwan’s First Industrial Conglomerate to Debut in DJSI Emerging Markets
TAIPEI, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC), the world leading sustainable polyester supplier has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) ...
Taipei deploys sniffer dogs that can detect sick trees
In Taipei, authorities are pre-empting falling trees with a team of sniffer dogs. Some specialise in detecting brown root rot disease, which attacks tree roots and causes decay. The fungal infection ...
Taiwan lawmakers clash after one party breaks into legislature to occupy speaker’s chair
Lawmakers clashed in Taiwan's legislature Friday when members of a leading political party who had broken into the building overnight to occupy the speaker's chair tussled with members of another major party who forced their way in to evict them.
Employee of China’s Huawei caught spying on Taiwan ambassador to Paraguay
A man taking pictures outside the residence of the Taiwanese ambassador in Paraguay was an employee of Chinese telecom group Huawei, reports said Friday. Residence staff reported to police that a gray ...
Taiwan’s November export orders miss expectations, China drags
Taiwan export orders grew more slowly than expected in November as weaker shipment for smartphones offset strong demand for artificial intelligence technology amid softness from China. Export orders rose 3.
Taiwan paratroopers use virtual reality simulators in training exercises
Taiwanese paratroopers in the southern city of Pingtung participated in army training exercises over the past few days, including using virtual reality simulators to practice landing in specific locations.
Taipei Fubon Bank to launch first office in Seoul
Taipei Fubon Bank, the banking arm of Taiwan's Fubon Financial Holding, is waiting to receive the final nod from the local authorities to launch its first office in Seoul. South Korea’s Financial ...
Taiwan Is Getting Its U.S. Weaponry—but Years Behind Schedule
TAIPEI—Taiwan hailed the arrival of its first state-of-the-art American tanks this week, celebrating what it described as “the world’s greatest war machine.”Less prominently mentioned was the long ...
Taiwan maps out AI industry strategy to secure global position
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) convened a meeting on December 16, 2024, where Chunghwa Telecom chairman Lee-Feng Chien presented a comprehensive strategy to advance its ...