Lai Ching-te, who just won the island's local leadership election to become its next leader, has made no secret of his "Taiwan independence" stance. As deputy leader of the island's current ...
Taiwan begins extended year-long conscription
STORY: Taiwan’s military has begun welcoming its newest batch of conscripts. But unlike those who came before who served four months, these young people will spend a year in training.The extension was announced in late 2022 by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and comes in response to the government’s concerns about China’s military threat.
Nvidia, TSMC CEOs Meet as Global AI Chip Supply Remains Tight
The heads of the world’s two most valuable chip firms met in Taipei over dinner to discuss the Taiwanese firm’s role as producer of the Nvidia chips that now power the majority of generative AI ...
China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea
China accused the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific, one day after an American naval destroyer sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait.
China slams US ‘provocation’ in Taiwan Strait, pledges further drills
Taiwan says only the island’s people can decide their future ... Editing by Nick Macfie Macro Matterscategory New rules boost China property shares but could miss the mark, analysts say 8:35 AM UTC · ...
Taiwan central bank minutes: can’t rule out more tightening if high inflation persists
Some board members of Taiwan's central bank noted "persistent" concerns about higher inflation and said more monetary policy tightening could not be ruled out if inflation continued to be high, minutes from its last board meeting showed on Thursday.
China formally establishes diplomatic ties with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
China's Foreign Ministry says Beijing has formally restored diplomatic ties with Nauru after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month.
Sacurn Carbon, The First and Only Taiwanese Seller on the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange’s Trading Platform
Sacurn Carbon, a Taiwanese company specializing in the development and management of voluntary carbon credits, is proud to announce the successful transaction of 6,257 tons of carbon credits. These ...
Taiwan begins extended one-year conscription in response to China threat
The first batch of new recruits began serving their one-year compulsory military service in Taiwan on Thursday after the conscription period was extended from four months due to government concerns about China's rising military threat.
Osaka Asian Film Festival Sets Competition, Focus Sections on Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand
Three Japanese films enjoying their world premieres, along with festival favorites "City of Wind" and "Solids by the Seashore," are set to appear in the 13-title competition section of the Osaka Asian Film Festival in March.
Taiwan and Japan must learn from Russian cyberwarfare
Yuster Yu is CEO of Taiwan Cyber Security Foundry and previously served as president of the Institute for Information Industries in Taipei. Mihoko Matsubara is chief cybersecurity strategist for ...
Taiwan president-elect says he hopes for continued firm US support
Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday he hopes that the United States can continue to firmly support Taiwan, as he met the first group of U.S. lawmakers to visit Taipei since he won ...
Tuvalu’s Taiwan ties under pressure as election looms
MELBOURNE -- A general election in the small Pacific island nation of Tuvalu on Friday may decide whether it maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, or follows fellow island country Nauru in ...
Tuvalu election: what’s happening, and what could it mean for Taiwan, China and the Pacific?
The Pacific island has a population of just 11,000 but its political leadership could decide whether Taiwan loses another critical ally in the Pacific ...
China doesn’t have the military power to successfully invade Taiwan, the majority of 52 US experts said in a survey
Most of the 52 American experts said they were confident the US would intervene if China invaded Taiwan.
Taiwan must act to erase the TikTok app
There were no televisions or mobile phones in 1919, let alone the brainwashing ... China is a potential and existing enemy of Taiwan. TikTok’s role in spreading disinformation and rumors is an open ...