The Costs to China of an Unsuccessful Taiwan Invasion

6th November 2024

5th November 2024

Nokia, Taiwan Mobile Extend Partnership with 5G Network Upgrade Deal

Taiwan must show new US president it is determined to defend itself, defence minister says

Taiwan Creative Content Fest: five projects to watch from 2024 edition

Taiwan’s Shrinking Footprint in Africa Amid Chinese Pressure

Southeast Asian Media Markets Show Digital Growth Amid Streaming Wars

Nokia Extends 5G Contract With Taiwan Mobile

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 0.81%

Preparing Taiwan for a decarbonized economy

Taiwan reports presence of 20 PLA aircraft, 6 vessels around its territory

Condiments imported from U.S., Indonesia stopped at Taiwan border

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

2 ‘hometown association’ heads indicted over China-funded trip

Army investigating conscript’s unauthorized firing of rifle

President Lai meets visiting Paraguay Senate head

BASEBALL / Uni-Lions’ ace Gu Lin rare winner of CPBL’s MVP award

Tropical Storm Yinxing strengthens to typhoon

Seasonal winds to send mercury down to 20℃ in northern Taiwan

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading

4th November 2024

Taiwan reports 44 aircraft, 6 vessels and 1 ship from China around it’s country

Video | Taiwan Sees Surge In Chinese Military Moves Ahead of US Election

Nokia signs 5G network contract extension with Taiwan Mobile

Taiwan stocks lower at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted down 0.18%

Empyrion Digital accelerates growth with expansion into Taiwan

Taiwan sees surge in Chinese military activity ahead of U.S. election

Taiwanese badminton duo crowned in Hylo Open women’s doubles

Empyrion Digital Expands into Taiwan, Targeting AI-Ready Data Center Market

Supporting Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL for a safer global community

NDC to meet with SMEs, old economy sector to understand needs better

Supplies airlifted to Hsinchu mountain village cut off by typhoon

U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market

Ex-President Ma’s foundation invites Chinese student group to Taiwan

Subsidies for Hualien travel increased, extended to Dec. 20

Experts call on Taiwan to keep its semiconductor edge post U.S. elections

Lai praises progress on next-generation light frigate at keel-laying ceremony

Taiwan shares close up 0.81%

Taiwan agrees to contribute more funds to Ukraine’s reconstruction

3rd November 2024

China Ramps Up Military Activity Around Taiwan, 37 Chinese Jets Detected

China makes love and war with Taiwan

Taiwan reports surge in PLA aircraft near its airspace

A US invasion of Taiwan in WWII would have been a disaster. A Chinese operation faces similar dangers.

Mainland China sanctions academy that urges Taiwanese public to prepare for war

Authorities working to reach 150 people stranded in Hsinchu’s Simakusi

MOEA denies report on Nvidia request for 10 billion kWh of green power

Idaho governor visits Taiwan, set to mark sister-state ties anniversary

Taiwan airdrops supplies to mountain towns cut off by Typhoon Kong-rey

2nd Taiwanese volunteer soldier dies fighting for Ukraine

Temperatures in northern Taiwan to drop to 20°C next week

Taiwan ties 2-2 against Czech Republic in warm-up baseball game

Seasonal winds to bring rain, lower temperatures across Taiwan

Farglory confident Taipei Dome will host at least 35 CPBL games in 2025

2nd November 2024

The report, “On Taiwanese Citizens Teaching in China in Recent Years,” showed changes in Taiwan’s higher-education ecosystem and an increasing number of

Taiwan’s petrochemical industry imported record amounts of Russian naphtha in October, snapping up fresh supplies being churned out by an oil refinery

The leader of one of Taiwan’s last diplomatic allies in the Pacific said his nation is under increasing pressure from China to end its support for Taipei

Foreign affairs and defense experts believe United States-China ties will remain confrontational no matter who wins the U.S. presidential election

TAIPEI — Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the

Schools, offices, restaurants and markets opened up in Taiwan as Typhoon Kong-rey moved away towards the Chinese coast. It caused two deaths and 515

Taiwan is getting the same air defense system that protects Washington D.C., and China is none too pleased about it

Heat exposure increases risk of premature birth: Research

ANALYSIS / Taiwan needs to be ready if Trump re-elected: Scholars

U.S. senator criticizes South Africa for pressuring Taiwan to relocate office

4 missing in central Taiwan during Typhoon Kong-rey rescued

Central bank directors remain concerned over inflation, hint no rate cuts

Taiwan art group joins Asian Art in London event

U.S., South Korea express concerns over China’s military drills around Taiwan

Taiwan headline news

BASEBALL / CPBL voices dismay over near halving of Taipei Dome games for 2025

Taiwan not exporting machine tools to Russia: Economics Ministry

29th October

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported Chinese military activity near the island on Tuesday and said that by 6 am (local time), six Chinese

Taiwan’s semiconductor sector is watching US election closely amid geopolitical rivalry between Washington and Beijing

The United States recently sanctioned a $2 billion arms package for Taiwan, which includes the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).

Last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping requested U.S. President Joe Biden to change the U.S. language on Taiwanese independence, asking to say ‘we oppose

2024 Taiwan Alumni Association was held by Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium on October 25. The event brought together nearly 30

Investing.com – Taiwan equities were lower at the close on Tuesday, as losses in the , Taiwan Semi conductor and Taiwan Optoelectronic sectors led shares

The Taiwan Ministry of Defense has signed formal agreements with the US government allowing it to buy as many as 1000 attack drones from AeroVironment Inc

Discover how Naveen Chathubai from Dakshina Kannada successfully intercropped Taiwan red lady papaya with arecanut, achieving sustainable farming and

The US Department of State has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of equipment including the Kongsberg/Raytheon National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile

Taiwan shares ended down 271.48 points, or 1.17 percent, at 22,926.59 Tuesday on turnover of NT$341.787 billion (US$10.65 billion)

Taiwan’s government on Tuesday congratulated Lithuania in completing its most recent election that saw Lithuania’s opposition Social Democratic Party win the most seats of any party in its parliament

Ingrid Larson, the managing director of the American Institute in Taiwan’s (AIT) Washington Office, is currently visiting Taiwan to meet with local officials, the semi-official agency in charge

Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Tuesday said he “disagrees” with U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump’s recent claim that Taiwan “stole” America’s chip industry.

A district court has approved a request by prosecutors to detain a young man suspected of attempting to sexually assault a girl under the age of 14 in broad daylight last week.

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued heavy rain and wind advisories for parts of Taiwan on Tuesday as the storm Kong-rey, newly strengthened to a typhoon, continued to approach the island

Indonesia’s new representative to Taiwan expects bilateral relations to improve under the administration of newly elected Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto amid concerns that Jakarta could lean

The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.075 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.015 from the previous close.(By Christie Chen) Enditem

The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 149.62 points at 23,048.45 Tuesday on turnover of NT$4.73 billion (US$147.29 million).(By Christie Chen) Enditem

28th October

China vows to take ‘necessary measures’ over $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan. China has slammed the latest round of United States arms sales to Taiwan, vowing to take “all necessary measures” to assert its sovereignty over the….

Taiwan condemns China’s interference in Guatemala diplomatic ties. In response, Taiwan’s MOFA dismissed China’s assertions as ‘absurd’ and condemned its efforts to undermine Taiwan-Guatemala relations by misinterpreting UN…

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 107.24 points at 23455.69 Monday on turnover of NT$5.598 billion (US$174.39 million).

China warns of resolute countermeasures after US approval of $2 billion arms sales to Taiwan region. The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday vowed to take resolute countermeasures and take all measures necessary to firmly defend national sovereignty,…

China reacts sharply to US arms sale to Taiwan. Chinese aircraft and ships conducted combat patrols near Taiwan in response to the United States’ sale of a large weapons package to Taipei.

Taiwan: Protests held to raise concerns around legislative reforms, Hong Kong and Palestine. The state of civic space in Taiwan is rated as ‘open’ by the CIVICUS Monitor. This means the state has created an enabling environment for people to enjoy…

JD Vance says Taiwan more vital to US than Ukraine due to key role in chip production. Republican Senator and vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance questioned the importance of Ukraine to U.S. strategic interests on a recent episode of “The…

Taiwan shares close down 0.64%. Taiwan shares ended down 150.38 points, or 0.64 percent, at 23,198.07 Monday on turnover of NT$328.3 billion (US$10.23 billion).(By Christie Chen) Enditem

Land warning for Tropical Storm Kong-Rey possible on Wednesday: CWA. Taiwan could issue a land warning for Tropical Storm Kong-Rey as early as Wednesday morning, amid a growing possibility that the storm will approach Taiwan or even make landfall, the…

Japanese politics likely face instability, policy adjustments: Experts. Japanese politics face some degree of instability and potential policy changes, Taiwanese experts said on Monday, the day the ruling coalition lost its majority.

Key takeaways from Constitutional Court ruling on legislative oversight amendments. The Constitutional Court on Friday ruled most of the amendments passed by the Legislature related to legislative oversight of the executive branch of government earlier this year “unconstitutional”…

U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.078 at 10 a.m. Monday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.007 from the previous close.(By Christie Chen) Enditem

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Monday are as follows:

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 107.24 points at 23,455.69 Monday on turnover of NT$5.598 billion (US$174.39 million).

Chinese fisher fined for illegally entering Taiwan, coercing teenager. A Chinese fisherman was sentenced on Oct. 21 to 80 days in detention, commutable to a fine, and a suspended sentence of two years, for entering Taiwan illegally and committing criminal coercion in Keelung a…

Golfer Pan finishes 6th at Zozo Championship in Japan. Taiwanese golfer Pan Cheng-tsung (潘政琮) on Sunday finished sixth at the 2024 Zozo Championship in Japan after achieving a score of 13-under par 267 over four days.

Storm Kong-Rey’s projected course edges nearer to Taiwan. Tropical Storm Kong-Rey will pass by Taiwan closer than previously forecast, but it is too early to talk about whether it will make landfallin Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Administration…

27th October

China vows countermeasures after US arms sale to Taiwan. China has condemned the $2-billion arms sale to Taiwan announced by the US and has vowed to respond. The sale includes surface-to-air missile systems and…

Taiwan detects 8 aircraft, 7 vessels as China continues military activities. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported Chinese military activity near the island on Sunday and said that by 6 am (local time), eight Chinese…

US approves USD 2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defence system. US has approved USD 2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the first-time delivery of an advanced surface-to-air missile defence system.

Tropical Storm Kong-Rey to bring rain to northern Taiwan from Wednesday. Tropical Storm Kong-Rey is expected to begin moving northward in the coming days into waters east of Taiwan, and will bring potentially heavy rain to northern parts of the country from Wednesday,…

Latest U.S. arms sales expected to boost Taiwan’s air defense. The radar turnkey and missile systems that will be supplied by the United States as part of its latest announced arms sales to Taiwan will likely strengthen the latter’s capabilities to defend its capital…

Scholar calls for greater industrial automation to balance foreign labor. A Taiwanese scholar has suggested that domestic industries move faster into automation, as a means of addressing the current labor shortage in the sector and better managing the migrant…

Business sentiment in Taiwan weakens for 4th straight month. Business sentiment in Taiwan’s manufacturing sector weakened for the fourth consecutive month in September, amid fragile global demand, but manufacturers were optimistic about the following…

60 people fall ill from suspected food poisoning in Kaohsiung. Since Thursday, 60 people have reported symptoms of food poisoning after buying boxed meals from an eatery in Kaohsiung, the city’s Department of Health said Saturday.

TSMC to give each employee NT$20,000 Sports Day bonus. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, said Saturday that each of its Taiwan-based employees in nonmanagerial roles will get NT$20,000 (US$624) as…

Thousands celebrate LGBT+ rights, inclusivity at Taipei pride parade. Taiwan’s pride parade celebrated its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, with hundreds of thousands of exuberant participants hitting the streets of Taipei to revel in the festivities and call for a…

Taichung police arrest five over Jay Chou concerts ticket-scalping. Taichung police on Saturday announced that five individuals had been arrested on suspicion of scalping tickets for pop star Jay Chou’s (周杰倫) December concerts at the Taipei Dome.

Taiwan firm reveals it bought Ohtani 50th home run ball for over US$4 million. A Taiwanese private investment company on Friday revealed that it has won the auction for the 50th home run ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Japanese slugger Shohei Ohtani.

U.S. approves US$1.988 billion arms sales to Taiwan. The U.S. government announced on Friday its decision to approve potential sales of radar turnkey and surface-to-air missile systems to Taiwan, valued at approximately…

26th October

US boosts Taiwan’s defence with $1.988 bn arms deal amid China tensions United States announced its approval for potential sales of radar systems and surface-to-air missile systems to Taiwan, with a total value of approximately…

The Man Who Shaped China’s Strongman Rule Has a New Job: Winning Taiwan Xi Jinping’s top adviser, Wang Huning, is credited with shaping the authoritarianism that steered China’s rise. But can he influence Taiwan?

Hundreds gather to commemorate 79th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration “Hanging lanterns and tying colored ribbons with joy, everyone sings the victory song. From cities to villages, Taiwan’s liberation must not be forgotten,”…

‘Act prudently’: China slams EU Parliament over Taiwan resolution, warns of red lines Beijing has warned the European Parliament to “act prudently” on the issue of Taiwan, saying “it is a red line that must not be crossed.”

Typhoon Krathon heades to Taiwan injures dozens, with thousands evacuated An approaching typhoon bringing strong winds and torrential rainfall to Taiwan killed one person and injured dozens of others over the past few days.

DEFENSE U.S. approves US$1.988 billion arms sales to Taiwan The U.S. government announced on Friday its decision to approve potential sales of radar turnkey and surface-to-air missile systems to Taiwan,…

International breaking news today Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday said that Taiwan would not give up an inch of its territory as he visited the Kinmen islands off the coast of…

US clears two turnkey air defense radar systems to Taiwan The United States has approved the sale of two advanced air defense radar systems to Taiwan in a significant move to bolster the island nation’s defensive…

U.S. approves potential $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan The U.S. is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger of Beijing.

Taiwan firm reveals it bought Ohtani 50th home run ball for over US$4 million A Taiwanese private investment company on Friday revealed that it has won the auction for the 50th home run ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Japanese slugger Shohei Ohtani.

U.S. approves US$1.988 billion arms sales to Taiwan The U.S. government announced on Friday its decision to approve potential sales of radar turnkey and surface-to-air missile systems to Taiwan, valued at approximately…

Marine Corps soldier dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound A soldier stationed at a Marine Corps base in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound while on guard duty at around 10 p.m. on Friday.

Taiwan headline news The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows:

Constitutional ruling affirms gov’t branches on equal footing: Control Yuan The Constitutional Court’s judgement on Friday that declared unconstitutional several law amendments passed in May by the Legislature, reaffirmed the equal and independent power of the…

Brothers defeat Uni-Lions to tie for most CPBL titles The CTBC Brothers defeated the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions 4-1 on Friday to win the 2024 Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) championship, marking their 10th title and tying the Uni-Lions for…

DPP lauds legislative reforms ruling; KMT mourns ‘death of judicial independence’ The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Friday praised the latest decision from the Constitutional Court which ruled most of the amendments passed by the Legislative Yuan in May…

Thousands march in Taipei to support Taiwan’s transgender community More than 2,500 people came together for the 6th Taiwan Trans March in Taipei on Friday evening to voice support for the transgender community in Taiwan and advocate for gender equality, according to…

President Lai fine with ‘state of nation’ report under cross-party consensus President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) is willing to deliver a “state of the nation” report to lawmakers under the precondition that the legislative caucuses across the party lines find a common ground over…

Most legislative investigative power measures ruled unconstitutional (update) The Constitutional Court has ruled that most of the amendments passed by the Legislature related to legislative oversight of the executive branch of government are “unconstitutional,” including those…

25th October

Taiwan Welcomes European Parliament Resolution on the Misinterpretation of UN Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and its Continuous Military Provocations Around Taiwan

We express our sincere welcome and gratitude to the European Parliament for its adoption of a resolution on ‘People’s Republic of China’s misinterpretation

United States Institute of Peace

China Responds to Taiwan’s Plea for Cross-Strait Peace with Military Pressure

In his first National Day speech as Taiwan’s president, William Lai Ching-te called for regional peace while reaffirming that China and Taiwan “are not

Taiwan ETF issuers to pull in $420mn in fees this year

Taiwan’s exchange traded fund providers are forecast to reap an increase of 50 per cent in revenues from locally listed ETFs this year after already raking

The Diplomat :: Asia

Taiwan’s Quiet Diplomacy Speaks Volumes in Europe

Former President Tsai Ing-wen’s recent European tour has set a new precedent in Taiwan’s diplomatic playbook.

Taiwan Fears a Chinese Invasion, and This TV Show Tells Why

An upcoming Taiwanese television show, ‘Zero Day,’ is generating buzz for depicting what a Chinese invasion of the democratic island would be like for

How Much Do G7 and BRICS Countries Rely on the Taiwan Strait?

China’s military drills near Taiwan have raised concerns about the potential impact on global trade through the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan’s TSMC stops shipments to client after chips sent to Huawei

By Joy Chiang Taipei: Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC halted shipments to a customer this month after its semiconductors were sent to China’s Huawei

EPP Group in the European Parliament

Taiwan should participate in WHO, Interpol and UN climate talks

A European Parliament Resolution, set to be voted on later today, calls on China to stop distorting international rules. The Resolution, initiated and

South China Sea Tensions: Taiwan Holds Live-Fire Drills On Penghu Island

Two days after China held a live-fire exercise near Taiwan, the Taiwanese troops on Thursday conducted live fire drills on an outlying Island.

Businesses call for more government incentives to save energy

Business representatives have urged the government during a climate change committee meeting to provide more incentives to encourage them to invest in energy-saving technology…

Scalpers of Jay Chou concert tickets arrested

Taipei police on Thursday arrested a married couple for allegedly scalping tickets to concerts being staged in Taipei in December by Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou (周杰倫).

Extremely heavy rain warnings issued for northeastern Taiwan

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued extreme heavy rain warnings for northeastern Taiwan on Friday, warning of the potential for disastrous flash downpours.

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading

The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.072 at 10 a.m. Friday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.013 from the previous close.

Taiwan shares open higher

The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 62.55 points at 23,255.07 Friday on turnover of NT$4.63 billion (US$144.39 million).

Premier to present budget plan at Legislature next week amid ongoing impasse

A standoff at the Legislature over a Cabinet-proposed central government budget plan for fiscal year 2025 remained unresolved following another round of inter-party negotiations

Nearly 70% back Lai’s rejection of China’s claims in National Day speech: MAC

Almost 70 percent of Taiwanese support President Lai Ching-te’s (賴清德) rejection on China’s claims over Taiwan outlined in his National Day address, according to the results of a survey announced

European Parliament passes resolution in support of Taiwan

The European Parliament (EP) on Thursday passed a resolution that denounces China’s interpretation of a United Nations resolution that is cited to block Taiwan’s participation in

Taiwan to update carbon reduction goals through 2032Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming (彭啓明) said Thursday that Taiwan’s government was aiming to update its carbon reduction targets from the period leading up to 2032 to reflect more ambitious.

24th October

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, five naval vessels around territory. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported Chinese military activity near the island on Thursday and said that by 6 am (local time), 12 Chinese…

Taiwan considers a Plan B. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te faces complex regional and domestic challenges as he navigates rising tensions with China and strives to consolidate…

Taiwan unveils plans to cope with potential Chinese military blockade. Taiwan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its capabilities to respond to a potential military blockade by China, as Beijing increases military pressure on…

Military maneuvers: Why Taiwan considers a Chinese blockade an act of war. Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo declared on Wednesday that a blockade of the island by Chinese troops would officially be considered an act of war.

Court rejects request to detain 5 in Tainan green energy fraud probe. A court rejected a request by prosecutors to hold five individuals in investigative detention on Thursday after six others were released on bail on Wednesday in connection with alleged fraud at…

Taiwan shares close down 0.61%. Taiwan shares ended down 142.24 points, or 0.61 percent, at 23,192.52 Thursday on turnover of NT$365.732 billion (US$11.40 billion).

European Commission joins Taiwan, U.S. in highlighting Resolution 2758. The European Union’s (EU) executive branch has said that “China’s military activities around Taiwan increase cross-strait tensions” and echoed Washington and Taipei’s stance that the 1971…

Heavy rain forecast for northern Taiwan Thursday. A heavy rain advisory was issued for parts of northern and northeastern Taiwan on Thursday, due to seasonal northeasterly winds and the proximity of Tropical Storm Trami, which is currently located…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows:

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 111.88 points at 23,446.64 Thursday on turnover of NT$6.064 billion (US$189.145 million).

Brothers one win from CPBL title after edging Lions in Tainan. The CTBC Brothers are now one victory away from the franchise’s 10th overall championship in Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) after narrowly edging the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions…

Foreign Minister embarks on 10-day Latin American, Caribbean trip. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) embarked on a trip to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean on Wednesday, his first visit to Taiwan’s diplomatic allies since assuming the post on…

Industrial production rises for 7th straight month in September industrial production rose more than 11 percent in September from a year earlier, marking the seventh consecutive monthly year-on-year increase, the Ministry of Economic Affairs…

Navy takes delivery of new rescue and salvage ship: Source. Taiwan’s Navy took delivery of a rescue and salvage ship Wednesday that is set to be the first vessel of its class, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

23d October

Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills. Taiwan’s defence chief has warned that a Chinese blockade would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade after Beijing…

“Chinese Taipei” or “Team Taiwan”? Exploring Sport and National Identity in Contemporary Taiwan. Written by Daniel Yu-Kuei Sun. This article explores the usage of two terms representing Taiwan’s national team, “Team Chinese Taipei” or “Team Chunghwa”…

Israeli wave-energy technology coming to shores of Taiwan. Israel-based Eco Wave Power is entering the Taiwanese market with an agreement for the sale of the first wave-energy generation unit to I-Ke International…

Taiwan Strait Crisis: Why ASEAN Can’t Afford to Ignore Taiwan’s Future. The Taiwan Strait has long been a point of tension, as Taiwan seeks more independence while China insists that the island is part of its territory.

Taipei says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through Taiwan Strait. A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan’s defense minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire…

Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through Taiwan Strait, says Taiwan. A Chinese aircraft carrier group, in a surprise move, sailed through the Taiwan Strait and was traveling to the northern region as it passed through the…

Taiwan shares end lower as TSMC extends losses. Shares in Taiwan closed lower by more than 200 points Wednesday as contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) extended losses from a session earlier after international…

Kaohsiung unveils giant pumpkin lantern ahead of Halloween. A 22-meter inflatable pumpkin lantern was set up in Kaohsiung’s Aozihdi Forest Park on Tuesday, as the city prepares to launch a series of Halloween-themed events later this week.

TFDA lists tricks for picking treats as Halloween nears. The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) on Wednesday reminded the public to carefully check the labels of Halloween treats for potential allergens when out trick-or-treating on…

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market. The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Wednesday, gaining NT$0.030 to close at NT$32.088.

150,000 Jay Chou concert tickets sell out in 5 minutes. The 150,000 tickets initially up for sale to musician Jay Chou’s (周杰倫) four December concerts at the Taipei Dome sold out in only five minutes Wednesday, according to Chou’s management company and a…

Taiwan shares close down 0.85%. Taiwan shares ended down 200.67 points, or 0.85 percent, at 23,334.76 Wednesday on turnover of NT$332.69 billion (US$10.37 billion).

Wet weather forecast for Taiwan as storm crosses Luzon Island. Wet weather has been forecast for northern and eastern Taiwan in the coming two days due to the proximity of Tropical Storm Trami, which is currently located around the Philippines, the…

Taiwan to introduce carbon fee scheme on Jan. 1, 2025: MOENV. Taiwan will implement a long-delayed carbon fee program on Jan. 1, 2025, that will assess a rate of up to NT$300 (US$9.31) per metric ton of carbon emissions from Taiwan’s biggest carbon-emitters, the…

22nd October

China holds live-fire drills on island closest to Taiwan The drills were held over four hours in Niushan, an island 105km (66 miles) away from Taiwan.

China Turns Up the Heat on Taiwan With Live-Fire Drills. The drills were the latest show of force by China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has protested Western support for the island.

China’s Relentless Legal Warfare to Strangle Taiwan. In May, China held military exercises around Taiwan that simulated the opening maneuvers of a full-scale invasion. China has launched ballistic missiles…

See how Taiwan is responding after China encircled the island in provocative drill. Following the latest round of Chinese military drills around Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te visited the island’s coast guard and pledged to build 11 new…

Why China has opposed Taiwan opening an Economic and Cultural Centre in Mumbai. The TECC in Mumbai marks the Taiwan government’s third office in India after New Delhi and Chennai. Why were these offices opened and why has China objected…

Growing ties in the shadow of the dragon. India-Taiwan ties further strengthened with Taipei opening its third Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) in Mumbai.

Artworks by Taiwan, Fujian artists on display in Taipei. A total of 81 paintings and works of calligraphy by 47 artists from East China’s Fujian province and Taiwan are on display in Taipei.

China-Taiwan Tensions: Taiwanese Official Warns Drills Are China’s Test For Attack. China-Taiwan Tensions: Taiwanese Official Warns Drills Are China’s Test For Attack

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market. The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Tuesday, gaining NT$0.073 to close at NT$32.058.

Taiwan’s easing of Japan import ban could help trade deal: MOFA. The decision by Taiwan’s government last month to further ease a ban on imports of food items from Japanese prefectures affected by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster could give new momentum to a…

Author, int’l writing program founder Hualing Nieh Engle dies at 99. Hualing Nieh Engle (聶華苓), a Chinese-language novelist and co-founder of the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program, has died at the age of 99.

Taiwan shares close down 0.03%. Taiwan shares ended down 7.10 points, or 0.03 percent, at 23,535.43 Tuesday on turnover of NT$372.65 billion (US$11.62 billion).

Taiwan mulls joining Luzon Economic Corridor project. Taiwan’s government is considering the possibility of participating in the Philippines’ Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) project aimed at driving infrastructure development in the region, the…

Tropical Storm Trami has formed, moving toward waters east of Luzon. A tropical depression east of the Philippines became a tropical storm named Trami at 2 a.m. Tuesday, and is projected to move west-northwest toward waters east of Luzon Island, according to the…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday are as follows:

U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.070 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.085 from the previous close.

Taiwan shares open lower. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 114.42 points at 23,428.11 Tuesday on turnover of NT$8.585 billion (US$267.67 million).

21st October

Taiwan detects 14 Chinese aircraft, 12 naval vessels around country. The MND further reported that seven aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

China warns U.S., Canada over Taiwan Straits transit. The actions of the United States and Canada disrupted the peace and stability of the Taiwan Straits, a military spokesperson said on Monday in response to…

Taiwan signals openness to new nuclear tech amid surging AI power demand. Taiwan is “very open” to using new nuclear technology to meet surging demand from chipmakers devouring electricity in the artificial intelligence boom,…

Taiwan no plan to relocate South African office despite request: FM. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Monday that the ministry has informed the South African government it will not relocate Taiwan’s representative…

The origins of bubble tea, one of Taiwan’s most beloved beverages. A sweet Taiwanese drink nicknamed in honor of a Hong Kong celebrity, bubble tea – also known as boba tea – has become an unstoppable worldwide trend since…

Taiwan looks abroad to solve its green energy crunch. Taiwan’s Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo recently proposed a plan to build power plants in the Philippines and transmit green energy back to Taiwan,…

Watch Taiwan ‘Very Open’ to New Nuclear Power Technology: Premier Cho. Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai says the island’s leaders are mulling to adopt the latest nuclear energy technology and retain existing nuclear power plant…

Japan’s MSDF ship Sazanami makes a point in Taiwan Strait. TOKYO – On Sept. 25, the attention of Japanese government officials was focused on a ship in the Taiwan Strait. That morning, the Maritime Self-Defense…

Tropical storm could form near Philippines as soon as Monday. A tropical depression situated on waters east of the Philippines could strengthen into a tropical storm as soon as Monday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).

Taiwan shares close up 0.24%. Taiwan shares ended up 55.26 points, or 0.24 percent, at 23,542.53 Monday on turnover of NT$352.175 billion (US$11.02 billion).

Spanish fugitive deported to European Union country: NIA. A Spanish fugitive wanted in a multi-million euro fraud case has been deported to an undisclosed country in the European Union, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) said Sunday, ending a 10-day legal…

U.S., Canada warships transit Taiwan Strait: Taiwan’s defense ministry. United States and Canadian warships transited the Taiwan Strait Sunday, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed in a statement released on Monday.

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.015 at 10 a.m. Monday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.068 from the previous close.

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Monday are as follows:

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 115.71 points at 23,602.98 Monday on turnover of NT$5.55 billion (US$173.23 million).

Lions even Taiwan Series with 10-3 victory over Brothers. The Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions tied the best-of-seven Taiwan Series at a game apiece on Sunday with a 10-3 victory over the CTBC Brothers before another sellout crowd at the…

Hualien becomes colorful canvas for Meeting of Styles street art event

More than 50 walls in Hualien County were transformed into eye-catching artworks as part of an international graffiti festival held this weekend.

20th October

Trump says China respects him because Xi Jinping knows he is ‘crazy’. Speaking to a newspaper editorial board, Trump said he would impose tariffs on China if it sought to blockade Taiwan.

Taiwan detects six aircraft, seven vessels near its territory. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence detected six Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near its territory, with two aircraft crossing th.

Taiwan urges China not to undermine its status quo through military threats. MOFA also thanked its allies for addressing China’s provocations and showing concern for Taiwan in recent weeks.

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday are as follows: @United Daily News: Golden Bell Awards best leading actress Yang…

Lions and Brothers square off in CPBL Taiwan Series 2024. The Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions and the CTBC Brothers meet in the Taiwan Series for the third time in five years. The Brothers sent their ace Jose DePaula…

G7 defense chiefs voice concern over Chinese military drills around Taiwan. The defense chiefs singled out China over a number of concerns, though their decision to emphasize Taiwan, in particular, is unlikely to go over well in…

Taiwanese Official: China preparing military capabilities for attack on Taiwan. A senior Taiwanese security official told Reuters that the government’s assessments of China’s recent military drills around the island suggest that Beijing…

G-7 Concerned about China’s Drills around Taiwan. The Group of Seven major powers have expressed concern about China’s recent massive military drills around Taiwan in their…

Xi Jinping Asks Troops To Prepare For War As Battle Drills Intensify Around Taiwan. China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has stepped up its shows of force around the self-ruled island in recent years. Advertisement.

Comet chasers causes traffic congestion on Hehuanshan. Crowds of people flooded Hehuanshan in central Taiwan late Saturday and early Sunday to try and catch a glimpse of a rare comet, leading to traffic snarls on the mountain road.

Products, store presence keep 7-Eleven’s City Cafe ahead of Starbucks. Starbucks may have the more recognizable name, but 7-Eleven’s City Cafe remains the king of Taiwan’s fresh coffee market, helped by the convenience store chain’s extensive market presence…

Telecom store robber arrested after chase by Hsinchu County police. A man who allegedly snatched a mobile device from a telecommunications store was chased and tackled to the ground by a police officer in Hsinchu County, according to police authorities…

Deported fugitive returned to Taiwan after Singapore rejection. A Spanish fugitive who was deported by Taiwan on Saturday was flown back to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport early Sunday after been denied entry by Singapore, according to the National…

Tropical storm could develop near the Philippines in next 2 days: CWA. A weather system developing east of the Philippines may strengthen into a tropical depression or tropical storm in the next two days, but it remains unclear whether it will approach Taiwan, according to…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday are as follows:

Former President Tsai returns to Taiwan after 9-day trip to Europe. Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) returned to Taiwan early Sunday, wrapping up her first post-presidential trip that included stops in the Czech Republic, France and Belgium.

RSF chief lauds Taiwan’s free press but calls for media reforms. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Director General Thibaut Bruttin has high praise for Taiwan’s free media, but argued recently that work still needed to be done to encourage more editorial independence…

2 TV dramas biggest winners at Golden Bell Awards. The drama series “Living” (有生之年) and “Port of Lies” (八尺門的辯護人) emerged as the biggest winners on Day 2 of the 59th Golden Bell Awards with six awards each.

19th October

Why China will blockade, not invade, Taiwan. China’s October 14 “Joint Sword 2024B” military exercise, the fourth large exercise near Taiwan in the last two years, reconfirmed Beijing’s vow to use.

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows: @United Daily News: Review of central government budget stalled;…

Trump Says He Would Impose Tariffs On China If It Went Into Taiwan. Trump, asked if he would use military force against a blockade on Taiwan by China, said it would not come to that because Chinese President Xi Jinping…

Taiwan Blames China for S. Africa’s Order to Move Liaison Office. South Africa has ordered Taiwan’s representative office to relocate outside of the capital Pretoria, a Taipei foreign ministry official said Friday,…

China lodges protest with India over Taiwan’s office in Mumbai. China said it lodged a diplomatic protest with India over the newly established office of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre of Taiwan in Mumbai.

Taiwan ambassador visits Aggieland, talking CHIPS & expanding relationships COLLEGE STATION,…

TWSE market cap returns to NT$75 trillion after TSMC-led rally. The Taiwan stock exchange’s market capitalization returned to NT$75 trillion level this week after its benchmark index, the Taiex, rallied on gains by contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor…

Girl group show wins Taiwan’s Golden Bell for Best Variety Show. Taiwan’s 2023 girl group show “Next Girlz” on Friday won the Golden Bell Award for Best Variety Show, for its efforts in putting Taiwan pop (T-pop) on the world’s…

Mirage-2000 pilot returns to flying status: Taiwan’s Air Force. A Taiwanese fighter pilot who ejected to safety from a Mirage-2000 jet that later crashed into waters off Hsinchu County after losing power last month has returned to flying, according to Taiwan’s…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows:

Xi’s visit to Fujian shows soft approach to cross-strait ties: Experts. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s (習近平) remarks during his visit to Fujian province following the “Joint Sword-2024B” military drills encircling Taiwan reflected a “soft approach” in…

Expats laud ex-President Tsai’s Europe visit as raising Taiwan’s profile. A Taiwanese couple running a restaurant that sells home cuisine in Belgium, including bubble tea, expressed excitement about the visit of former President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday, saying the trip…

Experts urge government to tackle low wages, push for transparency. Labor experts on Friday called on the government to tackle Taiwan’s low-wage issue and push for greater wage transparency.

10 projects shortlisted for 2024 Taiwan Architecture Awards. A shortlist of 10 projects at the 2024 Taiwan Architecture Awards was unveiled on Wednesday, with jury members highlighting the growing number of public housing projects, the repurposing of cultural…

Supreme Court upholds migrant worker’s 12-year sentence in infant death case. The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by an Indonesian migrant worker found guilty of abusing and causing the death of an infant, upholding the sentence of 12 years in prison handed down by a…

18th October

Navigation of Warships in the Taiwan Strait. For many years, the United States has been sending warships through the Taiwan Strait in a corridor it considers to be “international waters”.

Taiwan says China tested two missiles during war games. China test-fired two missiles during a day of military drills around Taiwan, a Taiwanese security official said, adding they were directed inland and not at…

Taiwan detects 19 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval ships around its territory. 19 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 15 of the aircraft crossed the median line and…

Taiwan says it was snubbed by South Africa, Mongolia under China pressure. South Africa has threatened to close Taiwan’s de facto embassy if it is not relocated, while Mongolia shut down a hotel hosting an annual Ta.

Taiwan president thanks air force for ‘outstanding’ work during China war games. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the air force on Friday for their “outstanding” work during Chinese war games around the island earlier this week,…

TSMC Reports Highest Electricity Price in Taiwan, Affecting Next Year’s Gross Margin. During the earnings call on October 17th, TSMC revealed that electricity prices for its factories in Taiwan have doubled in recent years, making them …

In Taiwan, boba tea fans bemused at Canadian ‘cultural appropriation’ spat. Taiwanese struggle to understand the fuss after Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu calls out Montreal-based company.

Taiwan Defense Minister: China Coast Guard Patrols Are Military in Nature. Taiwan, Defense Minister: China Coast Guard patrols are military in nature Read on Agenzia Nova.

Peace cannot be achieved by compromising sovereignty: Tsai in Europe. Compromising sovereignty and yielding to authoritarian aggression will not bring about peace, former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said during a visit to the European Parliament’s complex in…

Taiwan shares close up 1.88%. Taiwan shares ended up 433.43 points, or 1.88 percent, at 23,487.27 Friday on turnover of NT$484.92 billion (US$15.10 billion).

Hon Hai plans to issue US$700m convertible bonds. The Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, announced Friday that it will issue US$700 million in unsecured overseas convertible bonds in 2024 next week, the first overseas convertible bond…

Northeasterly winds to cool northern Taiwan on Saturday: CWA. Temperatures in cities and counties north of Taoyuan and in Yilan County in the northeast are expected to edge lower Saturday due to renewed northeasterly winds, according to the Central…

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.160 at 10 a.m. Friday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.008 from the previous close.

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows:

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 566.73 points at 23,620.57 Friday on turnover of NT$16.696 billion (US$519.77 million).

20 ‘Yetis’ to appear at Daan Forest Park’s Nuit Blanche in November. The 2024 Taipei Nuit Blanche, an annual arts event, will take place on Nov. 2 in the city’s Daan District, with 20 “abominable snowmen” set to make an appearance as part of the festivities, Taipei’s…

Taiwan on course to become super-aged society by 2025. Taiwan is set to become a “super-aged society” in 2025 as projected, and its total population is projected to fall below 23 million in 2030 with a median age of 48.7, a report released by the…

Taiwan says China’s claimed trade barriers should be resolved via WTO. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday that Beijing’s claim regarding Taiwan’s trade barriers on goods from China is “a lingering historical issue” and should be resolved through…

17th October

China’s show of force in massive military exercises alarms Taiwan. China’s show of force around Taiwan in a day of massive military exercises has fuelled alarm in Taipei, which wants other democracies to push back harder…

China building capacity to rapidly strike Taiwan, senior Taiwanese official says. China is building its capacity to rapidly turn military drills into a full-out attack, a senior Taiwan security official said, providing the Taipei…

CABEI Mission to Strengthen Cooperation Ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan). The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) successfully concluded a high-level mission to the Republic of…

China Employs Hackers and Celebrities to Undermine Taiwan. Taiwan accuses Beijing of wide-ranging campaign to weaken the island’s resolve.

China says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, staged a day of large-scale drills around the island on Monday it said were a…

The United Front, Comprehensive Integration, and China’s Nonmilitary Strategy Toward Taiwan. Global opinions have increasingly considered the potential danger of war in the Taiwan Strait should China take military action to invade the island in…

TSMC’s Q3 net profit hits new high. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, said on Thursday its net profit in the third quarter of this year hit a record high for…

Taiwan rebukes China for ‘diehard separatists’ tip-off claims. Taiwan called on Beijing to “turn back before it’s too late” following an announcement on Wednesday by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) that it has received hundreds of “tip-offs” for…

Taiwan ranks 1st in Asia, 7th globally for internet freedom: Report. Taiwan ranked seventh out of 72 countries and first in Asia for internet freedom, while China remained at the bottom of the list, according to an annual report released Wednesday by the…

Taiwan develops world’s smallest single-photon quantum computer. Researchers at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) said on Wednesday they have developed the world’s smallest quantum computer that for the first time utilizes a single photon to perform…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows:

New Taipei councilors voice concerns over Christmasland ‘nightmare’. New Taipei City councilors from Banqiao District voiced concerns on Wednesday about the “traffic nightmare” caused by the annual “Christmasland” event, which will run for 48 days from mid-November to…

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 103.23 points at 23,114.21 Thursday on turnover of NT$7.72 billion (US$239.91 million).(By Christie Chen) Enditem

One more educator suspended in Taichung school bullying case. The Taichung Education Bureau confirmed on Wednesday that another staff member implicated in the bullying of a high school student who later killed himself has been dismissed and banned from employment…

China urged to be ‘pragmatic’ after rejecting new cross-strait framework idea. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) called on China to engage with Taiwan in “a rational and pragmatic manner” after Beijing dismissed the possibility of discussing a new cross-strait framework…

Labor ministry opposes Uber Eats-foodpanda merger in Taiwan. The Ministry of Labor has formally notified the Fair Trade Commission of its stance opposing delivery platform Uber Eats’ proposed acquisition of rival service foodpanda in Taiwan, officials…

16th October

From China with love: coastguard’s ‘creepy’ message to Taiwan during military drills. A Chinese propaganda image dispersed during Monday’s military drills around Taiwan was supposed to send a positive message to the island’s people,…

China won’t renounce use of force over Taiwan; Xi visits frontline island. China will never commit to renouncing the use of force over Taiwan, the government in Beijing said on Wednesday after another bout of war games and a visit…

CCP’s unannounced military exercises around Taiwan draw international condemnation. FORUM Staff, wire report Chinese Communist Party (CCP) forces deployed 153 aircraft in mid-October 2024 military exercises around Taiwan, the self-gov.

China military drills ramp up pressure on Taiwan. China has said its latest round of military drills surrounding Taiwan was a warning to “separatists.” Analysts say the drills show increased coordination of…

Smaller Coast Guard vessels to install ID system to prevent incursions. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) will make it compulsory for all fishing vessels with gross tonnages under 20 metric tons to install an automatic identification system (AIS) by 2025 to…

Taiwan shares close down 1.21%. Taiwan shares ended down 281.06 points, or 1.21 percent, at 23,010.98 Wednesday on turnover of NT$410.565 billion (US$12.76 billion).

MAC dismisses China’s criticism of Lai’s National Day address. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Taiwan’s top agency handling cross-Taiwan Strait affairs, has rejected China’s criticism of President Lai Ching-te’s (賴清德) National Day address and condemned it…

Latest PLA drill short, small in scale: Taiwan intelligence chief. Taiwan’s intelligence chief said Wednesday that the latest Chinese military drills around Taiwan were shorter and smaller in scale than similar drills in May but still backfired based on the reaction…

Ex-President Tsai in Paris, looks to bolster partnerships with France. Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) touched down in Paris on Tuesday (local time) for a visit she said was aimed at enhancing partnerships with France and reaffirming Taiwan’s commitment to…

New Taipei museum reopens after flood damage from Typhoon Krathon. Juming Museum in New Taipei’s Jinshan District reopened to the public on Tuesday, 11 days after suffering extensive damage from flooding caused by Typhoon Krathon.

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Wednesday are as follows:

U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.190 at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.010 from the previous close.

Taiwan shares open lower. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 301.4 points at 22,990.64 Wednesday on turnover of NT$7.03 billion (US$218.23 million).

Chinese Coast Guard takes on new role in encircling Taiwan: Scholars. The China Coast Guard (CCG) took on a novel and important role during the “Joint Sword-2024B” military drills, being deployed for the first time on Monday to encircle Taiwan and practice enforcing a blockade…

15th October

A record number of Chinese warplanes flew close to Taiwan during military drills. China flew a record number of fighter jets and other warplanes around Taiwan during its large-scale military drills on Monday, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry…

Taiwan reports record 153 military planes during China drill. Taiwan says it detected 153 Chinese military aircraft around the island during China’s major military exercises the previous day.

Taiwan to host 1st Asian Circular Economy Hotspot in 2025. Taiwan has been selected to host the inaugural Asia-Australasia Circular Economy Hotspot next year and showcase its innovative recycling and sustainable development approaches, the…

MOFA reminds entertainers of Malaysia visa restriction after opera arrests. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday reminded Taiwanese artists traveling to Malaysia to perform to apply for the correct permits, following the arrest of four Taiwanese opera artists…

Discolored Adimmune flu vaccine caused by defective stopper: CDC. The discoloration of an Adimmune influenza vaccine dose found in Keelung on Saturday was caused by a defective rubber stopper and is considered an isolated incident, the Centers for Disease Control…

Taiwan shares close up 1.38%. Taiwan shares ended up 316.75 points, or 1.38 percent, at 23,292.04 Tuesday on turnover of NT$410.35 billion (US$12.75 billion).

153 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan in 25-hour period: MND. China flew 153 warplanes close to Taiwan from 5 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, including the single-day-high of 125 planes recorded as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to information made public by…

Lions win CPBL playoff, will face Brothers in Taiwan Series. The Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions defeated the Rakuten Monkeys 8-5 in the opening round of the playoffs Monday to advance to the championship series of Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League…

EU, U.K., Japan voice concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan. The European Union (EU), United Kingdom (U.K.), and Japan expressed concerns over military drills conducted by China in waters around Taiwan on Monday, which Beijing said was intended to send a “stern…

U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.182 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.014 from the previous close.

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday are as follows:

14th October

China starts new round of war games near democratic Taiwan. China’s military has started a new round of war games with ships and aircraft near Taiwan, just days after the self-ruled democratic island marked its…

Taiwan condemns Chinese military drills around island as ‘unreasonable provocation’. Taiwan has condemned the latest round of Chinese military drills around the self-governing island as an “unreasonable provocation” after Beijing deployed…

China encircles Taiwan with planes and ships in ‘stern warning’ to separatists. China deployed planes and ships around Taiwan in military drills on Monday, issuing a “stern warning” to separatist forces. This marks the fourth…

China Holds War Games Around Taiwan. China’s armed forces held more drills around Taiwan that it said were intended as a warning to the democratically run government to halt “separatist acts.”.

Lai convenes security meeting to respond to Chinese military drills. President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) convened a high-level national security meeting on Monday instructing Taiwan’s armed forces and other government agencies to handle military drills China announced it…

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.181 at 10 a.m. Monday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.001 from the previous close.(By Christie Chen) Enditem

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 45.68 points at 22,947.32 Monday on turnover of NT$4.68 billion (US$145.27 million).(By Christie Chen) Enditem

Taiwan condemns China’s military drills as ‘irrational provocations’. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Monday condemned China for its “irrational” and “provocative” actions following China’s announcement earlier that day that it had launched military…

Taiwan to see highs of 31-33 degrees Celsius before weekend. Localized brief showers are forecast in the north and eastern half of Taiwan and high temperatures of around 31-33 degrees Celsius across the island in the coming week before Friday (Oct. 18), the…

Politicians react to Keelung mayor Hsieh defeating recall vote. Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (謝國樑) thanked his party for their support as well as the people of Keelung for voting against a public recall motion targeting his mayoralty on Sunday, while other political parties…

Scholar urges businesses to adapt to aging workforce. A scholar has urged businesses to get used to hiring older people in advance of a government report scheduled to be published on Thursday that is expected to show Taiwan will become a “super aged society”…

Digital ministry unveils government AI development plan. The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has mapped out a 5-year strategic plan to promote the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in government as a tool to improve the efficiency…

Keelung mayor Hsieh remains in office after defeating recall vote. Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (謝國樑) will remain in office after a majority of voters rejected his recall in a public vote on Sunday.

13th October

Taiwan monitors PLA aircraft and PLAN vessels near ADIZ amid tensions. Of the detected aircraft, 9 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, south-western, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan spots Chinese carrier, China military video says ‘prepared for battle’. Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft carrier group near island amid rising tensions, prompting concerns of potential conflict.

Taiwan Says On ‘High Alert’ As China Aircraft Carrier Detected To Its South. Taiwan was on “high alert” on Sunday after it detected a Chinese aircraft carrier to its south, the self-ruled island’s defence ministry said in a…

Taiwan protests China’s \’economic oppression\’. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) yesterday protested what it called China’s “economic oppression” against Taiwan, after the Chinese Ministry of Commerce…

President Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural National Day Address: Taiwan’s International Persona. His intention is to utilize this inclusive stance to strengthen Taiwan’s collective identity and foster unity among its people—acknowledging that the…

China threatens Taiwan with more trade measures after denouncing president’s speech. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gives a keynote address on national day to mark the 113th birthday of the Republic of China, Taiwan’s formal name, in Taipei,…

Chinese carrier group sails south of Taiwan, says Taiwan defence ministry. A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed south of Taiwan on Sunday, entering the Bashi channel, the strategic waterway that connect…

Mainland’s Taiwan Affairs Office supports further actions on Taiwan trade barriers. A spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council expressed on Saturday strong support of relevant government departments’ further measures…

Ex-president Tsai departed for Europe on first post-term overseas trip. Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) departed for Europe late Saturday on her first overseas trip since concluding her second term in office in May.

Taiwan shuttler Chou Tien-chen advances to final at Arctic Open. Taiwanese badminton player Chou Tien-chen (周天成) triumphed in a 64-minute marathon match on Saturday, securing a spot in the men’s singles final at the Arctic Open 2024 being held in Vantaa, Finland,…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday are as follows:

Recall vote on Keelung mayor underway, set to conclude at 4 p.m. The recall vote on Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (謝國樑) began at 8 a.m. Sunday and will run until 4 p.m., with 310,797 eligible voters in the northern Taiwan port city deciding whether the mayor should…

Discolored Adimmune flu vaccine dose found in Keelung: CDC. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Saturday that a discolored dose of the Adimmune influenza vaccine was found in Keelung that day, from a batch of 183,000 doses that have already been distributed…

Keelung mayor supporters, recall campaigners rally before Sunday vote. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) and several opposition Kuomintang (KMT) figures campaigned for Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (謝國樑) in the port city Saturday ahead of a recall vote…

Taiwan protests China’s ‘economic oppression’. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Saturday protested what it called China’s “economic oppression” against Taiwan, after the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said earlier in the day that it…

The next dance: André Chiang on RAW’s end, Taiwanese ‘flavor’. When you step into the Michelin two-star restaurant RAW in Taipei, the eye is immediately drawn to portraits of smiling chefs, most notably that of André Chiang (江振誠), one of Taiwan’s best-known chefs and…

Man sentenced to over 5 years for crashing truck into Taichung gym. Taichung District Court found a man who deliberately crashed a pickup truck into a gym in Taichung in June guilty of attempted murder and sentenced him to more than five years in prison, according to…

TSMC investor conference closely watched for IC market outlook. An investor conference scheduled by contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) for Oct. 17 will be watched closely for more clues about the outlook of the global IC market,…

12th October

Belize and Taiwan celebrate 35 years of bilateral relations. Today, Belize and Taiwan are marking a significant milestone—35 years of diplomatic relations. This enduring partnership has fostered collaboration across various sectors, …

Lai Ching-te’s ‘Double Ten’ speech incites cross-Straits hostility, confrontation: Taiwan Affairs Office. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council’s Taiwan Affairs Office Photo: VCGLai Ching-te continued to propagate the “two-state” rhetoric by claiming that the two sides are “not subordinate” to each other in his speech, …

Taiwan Expo 2024 being held in commemoration of Taiwan National Day. The Taiwan Expo 2024 is being held in Belize from October 10 to 12 at Caribbean Motors in Belize City. This event showcases innovative products and services from Taiwan, …

Taiwan celebrates 113th National Day in Belize with 3-day expo. The Embassy of the Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan in Belize celebrated its 113th National Day with a ceremony on Thursday night that included the Prime Minister and …

Taiwan’s weapons-making plans boosted. Taiwan’s participation in the US-led Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) signaled a boost to the nation’s quest to produce arms under license or in conjunction with original manufacturers, an expert said. The group on Tuesday and …

Taiwan Pride to hold 22nd parade on Oct. 26. The 22nd Taiwan Pride parade — scheduled to take place in Taipei on Oct. 26 — will showcase the theme “Embrace Inclusion,” event organizers said. The Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association said it hopes the annual event could inspire everyone to “respect …

Centenarians in Taiwan number 5,542: ministry. The nation had 5,542 centenarians on record as of September, an increase of 531 from a year earlier, the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s most recent census conducted ahead of the Double Ninth Festival yesterday showed. The festival — the ninth day of the …

4 Taiwanese Foxconn employees under probe in China: Beijing. Four Taiwanese employees of Foxconn’s factory in Zhengzhou, a major Apple supplier, are under investigation in China on suspicion of accepting bribes and embezzling funds, China’s Taiwan Affairs…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows:

Taiwanese film wins top prize at Busan Int’l Film Festival. Taiwanese film “Yen and Ai-Lee” (小雁與吳愛麗) won the Busan International Film Festival’s (BIFF) top prize “Kim Jiseok Award” on Friday, marking the first Taiwanese film to receive…

Threshold of 77,700 set for Oct. 13 Keelung mayoral recall vote. A special election on Sunday will allow voters to decide whether to recall Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (謝國樑), with a threshold of 77,700 valid “agree” votes needed to pass, the Keelung City…

Seasonal winds bolster Taiwan’s wind power generation: Taipower. The strengthening of seasonal northeasterly winds has been helping to bolster Taiwan’s wind power generation, according to Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) on Friday.

Government budget impasse drags on after rare cross-party talks. Closed-door discussions between senior government and opposition figures Friday failed to yield any progress on a standoff at the Legislature over a Cabinet-proposed central government budget plan…

Head of Taiwan’s central bank gets 1st B+ grade from Global Finance. Yang Chin-long (楊金龍), governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan), was given a B+ grade by the New York-based Global Finance magazine after four years of A’s.

Foreign minister pitches new interagency resources diplomacy. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) told CNA Friday that his past experiences as a lawmaker, mayor and minister, have prepared him for the latest challenge as the nation’s top diplomat, where he hopes to…

Play tackling national identity in Taiwan to appear at Paris Arts Festival. “This Is Not an Embassy (Made in Taiwan),” a cross-culture theater performance exploring the complexities of national identity in Taiwan, will take place next month at the Paris Arts Festival, an…

Taiwan’s top diplomat lays out plan to secure remaining alliances. Well aware that Taiwan has lost 10 formal diplomatic allies since 2016, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) laid out a new plan Friday to keep the country’s 12 remaining allies in the fold by further…

11th October

Taiwan president says his country will stand against any encroachment by China. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai The tension between Taiwan and China continues to simmer, as the island nation’s president is warning China. on the occasion of a celebrations day, it will protect the sovereignty of Taiwan and …

Taiwan ready to collaborate with China to address global issues, says President Lai. President Lai Ching-te, in his National Day address on Thursday, reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait while also expressing the nation’s readiness to collaborate with China to address global issues, as …

Saint Lucia Joins The Republic Of China (Taiwan) To Celebrate National Day. On behalf of the Government and people of Saint Lucia, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre extends heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the occasion of their 113th …

Big adventures on the island: Taiwan’s allure is waiting to be explored. Believed to ward off bad luck, lanterns have long symbolised hope and prosperity in Taiwan. Whether released into the skies or set afloat on water, their glowing presence is a highlight of many traditional festivals. The annual Taiwan Lantern Festival, …

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre and the Government of Saint Lucia Extend Congratulations to the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the Occasion of its 113th National Day (Double Ten Day). On behalf of the Government and people of Saint Lucia, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre extends heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the occasion of their 113th National Day, popularly known as …

Taiwan celebrates 113th National Day in Seoul. Taiwanese Ambassador to Korea Liang Kuang-chung speaks during Taiwan’s 113th National Day reception in Seoul, Tuesday. Korea Times photo by Kim Hyun-bin By Kim Hyun-bin Liang Kuang-chung, Taiwan’s ambassador to Korea, hosted the island nation’s …

China has ’no right to represent Taiwan,’ Lai says. President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday said that China has “no right to represent Taiwan,” but stressed that the nation was willing to work with Beijing on issues of mutual interest. “The Republic of China has already put down roots in Taiwan, Penghu, …

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market. The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Friday, gaining NT$0.022 to close at NT$32.182.

EVA Air named 9th best airline in the world. EVA Airways (EVA Air) has been named the ninth best non-American airline in the world by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, a New York-based luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, the Taiwanese carrier…

Taiwan shares close up 1.07%. Taiwan shares ended up 242.56 points, or 1.07 percent, at 22,901.64 Friday on turnover of NT$350.36 billion (US$10.89 billion).

Tsai Ing-wen to visit European Parliament in Brussels. Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) will travel to Brussels during her planned European tour that begins Saturday and visit the European Parliament, the Taipei Representative Office in the EU and…

Taiwan wins men’s team silver at Asian Table Tennis Championships. Taiwan put up a fight against defending champion China in the men’s team final at the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championships but fell short 3-1 to win silver in the event for a third consecutive time…

U.S. calls for restraint from China after Lai’s National Day Address. The United States on Thursday urged China to exercise restraint following President Lai Ching-te’s (賴清德) speech on the Republic of China’s (Taiwan) National Day.

U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.196 at 10 a.m. Friday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.036 from the previous close.

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows:

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 67.11 points at 22,726.19 Friday on turnover of NT$7.36 billion (US$228.38 million).

China should understand goodwill expressed in Lai’s speech: MOFA. China should understand the goodwill expressed by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) in his National Day Address and “face the reality of cross-strait relations,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)…

10th October

Taiwan’s President Lai says will ‘resist annexation or encroachment’. Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te has said he will stand against any attempt at annexation or encroachment into the island’s territory.

Taiwan’s President Lai vows to preserve ‘sovereignty’. President Lai Ching-te took office in May, continuing the eight-year rule of the Democratic Progressive Party that rejects Beijing’s stance that Taiwan is a…

Taiwan’s president calls on China to ‘live up to’ duty to protect peace. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has urged Beijing to co-operate with Taipei and the international community to maintain peace and tackle shared challenges…

Taiwan’s President Lai says Beijing ‘has no right’ to represent Taipei. Taipei and Washington say there is no justification for China launching additional military drills as “punishment” after Taiwan’s National Day celebrations.

Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats. Taiwan celebrated its National Day holiday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own…

China has ‘no right to represent Taiwan,’ Lai says in National Day address (update). President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said in his first National Day address on Thursday that China has “no right to represent Taiwan” and reiterated that the two…

Recycling plant fined NT$300,000 after worker crushed to death by baling press. A Yunlin County recycling plant has been fined NT$300,000 (US$9,230) after a worker was crushed to death by a baling press machine Thursday morning.

Lai calls on China to ‘take up its international responsibilities’. President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday called on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to “live up to the expectations of the international community” by playing a bigger role toward ending Russia’s…

Taiwan World Music Festival to spotlight international artists. The 8th edition of the World Music Festival @ Taiwan will kick off on Friday at the Taipei Music Center, featuring 28 performances from Taiwanese and international artists across the…

Full text of President Lai Ching-te’s National Day address. President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) underlined Taiwan’s resolve to defend its sovereignty in his National Day speech on Thursday, saying the People’s Republic of China “has no right to represent Taiwan” and…

National Day celebrations at home and abroad. The Republic of China (Taiwan) celebrates its 113rd National Day on Thursday, with a number of events around the country and abroad.

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows:

Lai to stress unity, stability in his 1st National Day speech: Source. President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) is expected to emphasize unity and stability in Taiwan, urging Taiwanese people to work together to strengthen the country and boost national prosperity, in his first Oct….

Rights groups express concern Legislature could delay justice nominations. More than a dozen civil society groups on Wednesday called on the Legislature to hold fair and rigorous hearings for seven justice nominees soon, expressing concern that the process could be derailed…

9th October

Lai to focus speech on Taiwan, China ‘not subordinate’: Scholars. Scholars are predicting that President Lai Ching-te’s (賴清德) first National Day address will be consistent with previous speeches and reiterate his stance that Taiwan and China are not subordinate to…

U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market. The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Wednesday, falling NT$0.060 to close at NT$32.160.

DEFENSE / Defense ministry details enhancements to T112 assault rifle. The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Wednesday showcased updated capabilities for the T112 assault rifle that will soon be used by Taiwan’s frontline combat troops.

Most Taiwanese see PRC’s territorial aims as ‘serious threat’: Survey. A majority of Taiwanese view the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) “territorial ambitions” as a “serious threat,” on a par with a stagnant economy and extreme weather, a survey commissioned by…

Taishin, Shin Kong Financial shareholders approve merger plan. Shareholders of Taishin Financial Holding Co. and Shin Kong Financial Holding Co. on Wednesday approved plans for the companies to merge through a stock swap, which would result in the…

Taiwan shares close up 0.21%. Taiwan shares ended up 47.69 points, or 0.21 percent, at 22,659.08 Wednesday on turnover of NT$407.05 billion (US$12.66 billion).

Taiwan launches immersive tourism exhibition in Paris. An immersive tourism exhibition highlighting Taiwan’s diverse landscapes and year-round cultural events opened in Paris on Wednesday, hoping to drum up interest in Taiwan among younger…

Japanese senators visit Taiwan for National Day ceremony. A delegation led by Japanese Senator Akiko Santo has arrived in Taiwan to attend the official National Day ceremony on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Foreign…

Taoyuan Airport flights to be briefly halted during National Day event. Flights in and out of Taoyuan Airport will be suspended during three intervals of up to 14 minutes Thursday morning to avoid conflicting with airshows during Taiwan’s Double Ten National…

NTU drops to 172nd in latest global university rankings. National Taiwan University (NTU) has been ranked the 172nd-best university in the world in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, down 20 spots from 2024.

8th October

Eswatini woman names baby ‘Taiwan’ in thanks for loan. A mother from Eswatini has decided to name her newborn “Taiwan” to express gratitude toward Taiwan for a loan that helped her agricultural business,…

Taiwan’s Tsai takes on role of brand ambassador with Europe visit. Taiwan’s former President Tsai Ing-wen will embark this week on her first trip since leaving office, heading to Europe amid an intensifying.

Taiwan: Authorities expect Chinese military drills on National Day. Taiwan expects Chinese military drills on its national holiday on October 10. The People’s Republic could use the upcoming speech by Taiwanese President.

A Tourism Promotion Event for Taiwan was Held in Auckland, where Director General Kendra Chen Was Invited to Give a Speech and Host the Visiting Delegation.

Former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen heads to Europe this week. Analysts say Tsai’s trip signals a continuation of Taiwan’s efforts to deepen ties with Central and Eastern European countries.

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market. The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Tuesday, gaining NT$0.089 to close at NT$32.220.

Tuvalu PM Teo slams U.N. as ‘hypocritical’ in excluding Taiwan. Visiting Tuvaluan Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo criticized the United Nations’ exclusion of Taiwan as a “hypocritical” act during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) in Taipei…

Taiwan shares close down 0.40%. Taiwan shares ended down 91.17 points, or 0.40 percent, at 22,611.39 Tuesday on turnover of NT$371.47 billion (US$11.54 billion).

FEATURE / Taiwanese expat takes pride in growing food for compatriots in U.S. When builder and developer Liao Ta-sheng (廖大盛) moved to the United States 30 years ago, he never dreamed that he would also see a migration of his career.

Premier urges China to exercise restraint ahead of satellite launch. Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Tuesday urged China to exercise restraint in military drills in the coming days, as Beijing prepares to launch a satellite Thursday in which the launch vehicle pass…

Kaohsiung registers 1st cross-strait same-sex marriage in Taiwan. Kaohsiung has finalized the registration of a cross-Taiwan Strait same-sex couple, marking the first case of its kind in Taiwan and bringing the country one step closer to full marriage equality,…

NIA busts illegal migrant worker broker group in Chiayi. Authorities in Chiayi County have arrested five individuals suspected of illegally recruiting and arranging work in Taiwan for dozens of Thai nationals, according to the National Immigration…

Taiwan’s top diplomat welcomes new Philippines envoy to Taiwan. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) welcomed the Philippines’ new top representative to Taiwan on Monday and said he hoped bilateral exchanges and cooperation will continue to strengthen during…

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.075 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.056 from the previous close.

7th October

‘Impossible’ for Communist China to become our motherland as we’re older, Taiwan’s president argues. It is “absolutely impossible” for the People’s Republic of China to become Taiwan’s motherland because the island’s government is older, Taiwan’s president…

Navigating data sovereignty: lessons for Taiwan. Written by Zach Meyers. The concept of data sovereignty presents challenges for Taiwan, which relies heavily on open digital trade.

Taiwan detects 27 Chinese aircraft, 6 warships near island. Of these, 19 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait , entering Taiwan’s air defense identification zone in the northern, central, an…

Former Taiwan president Tsai to make sensitive Prague visit. Former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen will visit the Czech Republic this month, Taiwan’s presidential office said on Monday, a sensitive visit for a senior…

Taiwan’s President Says China Is Younger, Can’t Be the ‘Motherland’. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Sunday challenged the idea that mainland China is Taiwan’s “motherland,” saying the island’s government is older than…

Taiwan shares close up 1.79%. Taiwan shares ended up 399.85 points, or 1.79 percent, at 22702.56 Monday on turnover of NT$376.91 billion (US$11.69 billion).

Taiwan welcomes Japan’s security ‘policy shift’. The Sazanami passed through the Taiwan Strait last month to become the first Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer to do so, drawing praise in Taiwan for…

Taiwan’s GrX Studio to unveil $50m fund and ‘The Photo From 1977’ cast. Taiwan’s GrX Studio is to launch a $50m fund covering 20 titles at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan on Monday (October 7), where it is also…

Eco-design Strategies from Taiwan and Japan. In a webinar, we learn how Japan and Taiwan are rethinking sustainable design strategies in response to climate and cultural challenges.

Taiwan: Chinese Armed Forces Strike with 27 Military Aircraft and Six Ships

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Ex-envoy fined, barred from office for 2 years over sexual harassment. Taiwan’s Disciplinary Court has fined the nation’s former representative to Thailand NT$300,000 (US$9,302) and barred him from serving in public office for two years, after finding him guilty…

Taiwan’s Kevin Yu wins 1st PGA Tour title in Sanderson Farms playoff. Kevin Yu (俞俊安) from Taiwan earned his first PGA tour title in a playoff at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi, the United States, on Sunday.

Taiwan shares close up 1.79%. Taiwan shares ended up 399.85 points, or 1.79 percent, at 22,702.56 Monday on turnover of NT$376.91 billion (US$11.69 billion).

Taiwanese Ariel Lin wins best leading actress at Asian film award. Taiwanese actress Ariel Lin (林依晨) won Best Lead Actor (Female) at the 2024 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards, as announced at the awards ceremony in Busan, South Korea…

Malfunction causes rush hour delays on New Taipei Circular Line. A malfunctioning railroad switch caused delays on the New Taipei Metro’s Circular Line Monday, affecting around 800 passengers during the morning commute.

Heavy rain alert issued for Keelung North Coast Monday. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a heavy rain advisory for Taiwan’s northern coastal area — commonly called the Keelung North Coast — as well as mountainous areas of Taipei Monday,…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Monday are as follows:

U.S. dollar up sharply in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.176 at 10 a.m. Monday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.213 from the previous close.

Tsai to attend Prague conference in 1st post-presidential trip: Reports. Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) will travel to the Czech Republic later this week to speak at a conference in Prague, in what will be her first international trip since leaving office in May, local…

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 176.53 points at 22,479.24 Monday on turnover of NT$6.44 billion (US$199.63 million).

6th October

Mainland China not the motherland, says Taiwan’s president, because our republic is older. Lai Ching-te argues the reverse may be true because the Republic of China – the mantle that nationalists carried with them to Taiwan – predates the…

Belizean, Vincentian deputy PMs among National Day guests: MOFA. The deputy prime ministers of Belize and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as well as the first lady of Guatemala are among the foreign dignitaries set to…

After Taiwan rules to uphold death penalty, the next battle abolitionists face is in the court of public opinion. Despite cases such as that of Hsieh Chih-Hung, who spent 19 years on death row for a crime he did not commit, the death penalty has widespread support in…

‘Asian Nato’ calls, Taiwan moves: should Beijing worry as Japan’s Ishiba gets going? New leader has work cut out between bold security proposals, getting out of US shadow

India Epic Ramayana takes center stage at Taiwan arts festival. The biennial Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival kicked off in Yilan on Saturday, and will feature nine days of shows with performers from India, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, the…

Taoyuan bank employee probed for embezzling NT$6.29 million. An employee at a Taiwan First Bank branch in Taoyuan’s Bade District is being investigated for allegedly embezzling NT$6.29 million (US$194,574) in cash, the bank and local…

Typhoon Krathon agricultural losses estimated at NT$390 million. Agricultural losses caused by Typhoon Krathon in Taiwan totaled nearly NT$390 million (US$12.06 million) as of Sunday, according to the Central Emergency Operation Center.

National Day celebrations in Taipei feature star-studded lineup. Celebrations marking National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan’s official name) began on Saturday with a star-studded event at the Taipei Dome, drawing an audience of 20,000.

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday are as follows:

‘We are a sovereign country,’ Lai says at National Day event. President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Saturday at a National Day event that Taiwan is a sovereign country that should be loved by its people, and he urged them to protect its freedoms…

Upcoming Chang Tai military drills to adopt non-stop 24-hour format. Taiwan’s Army said Friday that its brigade-level exercises later this month will adopt a non-stop 24-hour training format to test the troops in various scenarios, including…

FEATURE / Dodging bullets to saving lives: Ukrainian doctors bring medical resilience to Taiwan. Seated comfortably in a classroom at a Taipei hospital one September morning, Ukrainian doctor Daria Solianyk, dressed in scrubs, vividly recalled the harrowing day she got caught in a shoot-out on her…

Hon Hai reports highest sales for Q3 on strong demand for AI servers. Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. on Saturday reported its highest-ever quarterly sales total for the third quarter of a year on the back of global solid demand…

PHOTO ESSAY / New Taipei districts flooded by storm Krathon. Despite being downgraded from a typhoon, storm Krathon still caused extensive damage and flooding in four districts in New Taipei, northern Taiwan, Friday.

5th October

Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World’s Computer Chips. Now It’s Running Out of Electricity. This story originally appeared on Yale Environment 360 and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Some 50 miles southwest of Taipei, Taiwan’s capital,…

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, October 4, 2024. Chinese Coast Guard ships entered the restricted waters of Taiwan’s Kinmen islands twice on September 26. The PRC has normalized such incursions since…

Taiwan’s Greatest Vulnerabilities Extend Beyond Its Military. My FP: Follow topics and authors to get straight to what you like. Exclusively for FP subscribers. Subscribe Now | Log In. Geopolitics; China; Taiwan

Taiwan deports two Chinese nationals for harassing Hong Kong protesters. Taiwan deported two Chinese nationals on Thursday after they disrupted a pro-democracy event in Taipei organized by Hong Kong residents.

Taiwan shifts up an ESG gear in 2024. From newly enacted and amended environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations, it is clear that Taiw

Torrential rain from storm Krathon kills two more. “Extremely torrential rain” brought by storm Krathon, which weakened from a typhoon to a regular low-pressure system Friday, caused two more deaths as of 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the…

Taiwan’s Wang Chieh-ling bags gold in world taekwondo junior championships. Taiwanese taekwondo athlete Wang Chieh-ling (王婕菱) won gold in the women’s under-44 kilogram division at the Chuncheon 2024 World Taekwondo Junior Championships in South Korea…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows:

One injured in torrential rain-battered northern Taiwan. One man was injured by a collapsed wall in the coastal districts of New Taipei in northern Taiwan, which have been battered by torrential rain, with accumulated rainfall reaching over half a meter…

Taiwan revokes fugitive tycoon Chen Yu-hao’s citizenship. Taiwan’s government has revoked the Republic of China (Taiwan’s formal name) citizenship of fugitive business tycoon Chen Yu-hao (陳由豪), who fled to China 22 years ago, the Mainland Affairs…

Taiwan looks to help Europe build chip supply chain: Official. Taiwan looks forward to helping facilitate Europe’s ability to manufacture its own chips and build secure supply chains, Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu (吳志中) said Friday.

Officials warn of risks from China’s new campaign to woo Taiwan’s youth. Anyone planning trips to China need to consider the necessity and prioritize personal safety, officials in charge of affairs across the Taiwan Strait said on Friday, warning of the risks from…

Supreme Court upholds life sentence for man convicted of murder. Taiwan’s Supreme Court on Friday upheld the life sentence given to a man found guilty of robbing and killing a retired female teacher in the southern city of Kaohsiung nearly a…

Forex reserves fall due to central bank intervention. Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves at the end of September fell from a month earlier as the local central bank intervened in the forex market in a bid to mitigate volatility by supporting the Taiwan…

JCCI Taipei white paper calls for removal of Taiwan regulatory hurdles. A group representing Japanese businesses in Taiwan issued a policy white paper Friday calling for the easing of regulations that hinder investment from Japan in Taiwan’s wind energy…

4th October

Work and travel resume across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon dissipates. Work, classes and flights resumed across Taiwan on Friday after Typhoon Krathon brought torrential rainfall to the island but finally dissipated over a…

Taiwan shifts up an ESG gear in 2024. From newly enacted and amended environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations, it is clear that Taiwan’s lawmakers…

Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan killing at least two people. Typhoon Krathon slammed into Taiwan, bringing mudslides, flooding and destructive winds to the island. This picture taken and released by Taiwan’s Central…

Taiwan’s Internet Governance: A Democratic Framework for Multistakeholder Participation and Global Connectivity. Written by Anthony Lee. This article explores Taiwan’s Internet governance model, underlining its commitment to democratic principles and multistakeholder…

Nightmares of a Chinese Invasion Inspire Taboo-Breaking Entertainment in Taiwan. For years, residents of Taiwan who were curious what a Chinese invasion might look like had to rely largely on their own imaginations.

National Day celebrations to kick off in Taipei Saturday. Celebrations marking the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan’s official name) will kick off in Taipei on Saturday, before culminating in a fireworks display in Yunlin County on the night of..

Landslide damages garbage trucks at Keelung incineration plant. At least a dozen vehicles belonging to an incineration plant in Keelung City were damaged after the area where they were parked collapsed due to a landslide Thursday night, according to the Keelung City…

Taiwan shares close down 0.39%. Taiwan shares ended down 87.68 points, or 0.39 percent, at 22,302.71 Friday on turnover of NT$402.25 billion (US$12.55 billion).

TSMC, Amkor sign MOU to collaborate on advanced packaging in Arizona. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and U.S.-based Amkor Technology, Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on collaborating to bring advanced packaging and test…

Krathon downgraded to tropical depression; typhoon warning lifted (update). Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) has further downgraded the classification of the storm that had been Typhoon Krathon and lifted both sea and land typhoon warnings.

Storm dissipates after making landfall: CWA. Taiwan’s topography resulted in Typhoon Krathon rapidly weakening and eventually dissipating in the air over Taiwan after it made landfall in southern Taiwan on Thursday, the Central…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows:

U.S. dollar up sharply in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.025 at 10 a.m. Friday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.188 from the previous close.

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 68.71 points at 22,459.10 Friday on turnover of NT$10.795 billion (US$337.24 million).

Krathon downgraded to tropical depression; typhoon warning lifted. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) has lifted its sea and land typhoon warnings after Tropical Storm Krathon was downgraded to a tropical depression.

3rd October

Fire at Pingtung hospital leaves 8 dead, 2 missing. A fire that broke out at a hospital in Pingtung County on Thursday morning has killed eight people and left two missing, according to the county government.

Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Kaohsiung. The eye of Typhoon Krathon made landfall near Kaoshiung’s Siaogang District in the south of Taiwan at 12:40 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).

51,000 households across Taiwan still without power due to Typhoon Krathon. Power was resumed to around 70 percent of the 176,506 households left without power as a result of Typhoon Krathon on Thursday morning, but around 51,037 households were still without power as of…

Sluggish Typhoon Krathon predicted to make landfall by noon: CWA. Typhoon Krathon will likely make landfall in the south of Taiwan by noon on Thursday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).

Over 200 flights canceled as Typhoon Krathon landfall imminent. Two-hundred-and-eleven passenger and cargo flights at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, the country’s main aviation hub, were canceled on Thursday while Typhoon Krathon is predicted to make…

2 dead, 102 injured, 2 missing as typhoon approaches. Heavy winds and rain brought by Typhoon Krathon had caused two deaths, injured 102 and left two people unaccounted for as of 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Emergency Operation…

Taiwanese horror comedy leads Golden Horse nominations. Taiwanese horror comedy “Dead Talents Society” (鬼才之道) led the nominations for the 61st Golden Horse Awards with 11 nominations, including for Best Narrative Feature film.

Hongkongers in Taiwan report harassment by Chinese tourists. A group of Hong Kong residents giving public speeches in support of the city’s pro-democracy movement in Taipei on Tuesday evening said they were harassed by two Chinese tourists.

Typhoon Krathon disrupts air traffic in Taiwan. Typhoon Krathon caused flights disruptions in Taiwan, with the cancellation of all domestic flights on Thursday, while at least 59 international flights have been canceled…

2nd October

Land warning for Typhoon Krathon expanded up to Miaoli. Thirteen cities and counties extending from the south of Taiwan up to Miaoli in the north are now under a land warning for Typhoon Krathon, the Central Weather Administration (CWA)…

Typhoon Krathon causes service disruptions. Slow-moving Typhoon Krathon caused service disruptions on Wednesday, following closures of schools and offices in all cities and counties across Taiwan.

All reserved-seat Taiwan Railway trains suspended Wednesday. Taiwan Railway Corp. has suspended the operation of all of its trains with reserved seating Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan, the state-owned company announced late…

23 people injured in Taitung as typhoon approaching. Twenty-three people in Taitung County have been injured, including three who were hospitalized, as of 5:41 a.m. Wednesday due to the bad weather brought by Typhoon Krathon, according to the…

Typhoon Krathon weakening, but slow pace to extend its impact: CWA. Typhoon Krathon has weakened and is continuing to move slowly toward southwest Taiwan, increasing the possibility that the storm’s impact will last into the coming days, according to the…

China ‘internet army’ criticism seeks to divert internal discontent: Analyst. The accusation by the Chinese government that an internet army backed by Taiwan’s military has launch cyberattacks on Chinese Internet infrastructure is a typical Russian cognitive warfare tactic and…

Detained Taipei city councilor granted bail. The Taiwan Taipei District Court on Tuesday granted bail of NT$8 million (US$250,880) to detained Taipei City Councilor Chen Chung-wen (陳重文), who was indicted in July on…

Indigenous affairs chief visits Palau for National Day celebrations. The head of Taiwan’s Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) is visiting Palau to attend a series of celebrations to mark the Pacific country gaining its independence 30 years ago, the Ministry of…

1st October

US approves $567m in military support for Taiwan. United States President Joe Biden has approved $567m in new defence support for Taiwan, the White House has said. In a brief statement on Sunday,…

Taiwan considers a Plan B. As Taipei navigates rising regional tensions, President Lai Ching-te faces pressure to adapt his governance strategies. Members of the ruling Democratic…

Two juveniles sentenced for fatal New Taipei school stabbing. The juvenile court of the New Taipei District Court ruled on Monday that a male student and a female student involved in a fatal school stabbing of a schoolmate in December 2023 receive prison sentences of…

Typhoon Krathon causes mudslides, disrupts traffic. Heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Krathon’s outer current caused multiple mudslides near a highway in eastern Taiwan, but no deaths or injuries as of 11:30 a.m. on Monday.

30th September

Historian shares research into ancient Chinese myth at Tang Prize forum. Renowned Taiwanese-American historian Hsu Cho-yun (許倬雲) on Monday said his work regarding the ancient Chinese myth Da Yu (大禹) was a successful example of integrating social science…

Taiwan shares close down 2.62%. Taiwan shares ended down 598.25 points, or 2.62 percent, at 22,224.54 Monday on turnover of NT$390.84 billion (US$12.36 billion).

DEFENSE / U.S. announces largest-ever US$567 million military aid package for Taiwan. The United States on Sunday announced a US$567 million military aid package for Taiwan to be delivered under a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), the largest such package…

Taiwan headline news. The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Monday are as follows

Taiwan issues land warning for Typhoon Krathon. The Central Weather Administration issued a land warning for Typhoon Krathon early Monday as the storm continued edging toward Taiwan.

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.598 at 10 a.m. Monday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.090 from the previous close.

Taiwan shares open lower. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 178.88 points at 22,643.91 Monday on turnover of NT$6.95 billion (US$219.73 million).

Taiwanese falter in two finals at the Macau Open. Taiwanese shuttlers Hsieh Pei-shan (謝沛珊) and Hung En-tzu (洪恩慈) lost a nail-biter in the final of the women’s doubles at the Macau Open on Sunday while Lin Hsiang-ti (林湘緹) was outlasted in the women’s…

29th September

Former Hong Kong lawmaker to open restaurant in Taipei. Former Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist Tanya Chan (陳淑莊) said that three years after moving to Taiwan, she is opening a new restaurant in Taipei and will serve as its…

Tainan to hold orchid exhibition featuring new ‘Lai Ching-te’ breed. An orchid exhibition held annually in Tainan, southern Taiwan, will display a new breed of the flower unusually named after the country’s president at this year’s show.

Taiwan rep offices in Middle East remain operational amid tensions. Taiwan’s representative offices in Israel and Jordan will continue to remain operational despite the escalating conflict in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)…

Taiwan blasts China over ‘distortion’ of Resolution 2758 at U.N. Taiwan’s government has condemned Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s address at the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday for “distorting” a 1971 resolution that China uses as a basis for claiming…

Taiwan bags 8 medals in World Junior Wushu Championships. Taiwan’s young athletes have taken a total of one gold, four silver and three bronze medals in the 2024 World Junior Wushu Championships held in Brunei, according to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office…

Krathon upgraded to a typhoon, sea warning issued. Tropical Storm Krathon has been upgraded to a typhoon by the Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Sunday, hours after a sea warning was issued earlier in the day as it approached Taiwan and was expected…

Taiwan’s Lin reaches finals of Macau Open. Taiwanese shuttler Lin Hsiang-ti (林湘緹) advanced to the finals of the women’s singles at the 2024 Macau Open on Saturday following a victory over a Japanese opponent who had been playing well in…

Tang Prize Sinology laureate Hsu Cho-yun lauds Chinese culture values. Taiwanese-American historian Hsu Cho-yun (許倬雲), the latest Tang Prize Sinology laureate, highlighted Chinese culture as a source of inspiration for the world, saying they are worth referencing to…

Tang Prize laureates recall efforts on diabetes, obesity drugs. The three winners of the 2024 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science recalled in Taipei on Saturday their discovery of a peptide hormone that promotes the secretion of insulin and how it came to be used…

BASEBALL/28,018 bid farewell to veteran Uni-President hurler at Taipei Dome. Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions pitcher Pan Wei-lun (潘威倫) appeared in his final game Saturday at the Taipei Dome in front of 28,018 fans, ending an illustrious 22-year career in …

Sea warning for Tropical Storm Krathon likely Sunday: CWA. Taiwan is expected to issue a sea warning for Tropical Storm Krathon Sunday morning, as the storm approaches with rapidly intensifying rain and strong winds, the Central Weather …

TANG PRIZE/Tang Prize Rule of Law laureate urges greater transparency, accountability. Fostering greater transparency and accountability of government and multinational corporate leaders is fundamental to ensuring rule of law principles, former Irish President Mary …

28th September 2024

Troops from Taiwan training at Michigan base: Former U.S. diplomat. A former United States diplomat told lawmakers this week while testifying about a controversial Chinese battery factory in Michigan that troops from America’s allies, including Taiwan, have been…

Tang Prize winner Omar Yaghi hails chemistry as a climate solution. Climate problems can be addressed with reticular chemistry, 2024 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development awardee Omar M. Yaghi proclaimed in his laureate lecture in Taipei on Saturday as he described the…

Taiwan’s consumers seek US$5.3 million over red yeast rice illnesses. The Consumer Protection Association in Taiwan (CPAT) on Friday filed a lawsuit and sought a compensation of around NT$168 million (US$5.3 million) from several companies, including a Japanese…

Allies back Taiwan at U.N. General Debate in New York. Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, Paraguay, the Marshall Islands and Palau, have voiced support for the nation’s inclusion in the United Nations during this week’s General Debate of the 79th U.N….

Tropical Storm Krathon to bring rain to Taiwan next week. Tropical Storm Krathon, which has formed above waters near Japan’s Ryukyu Islands, is forecast to bring rain or thunderstorms to Taiwan next week, according to the Central Weather Administration…

Taiwan to make donations to typhoon hit Southeast Asian countries. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) on Friday announced that Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will donate US$100,000 each to Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar after areas in those…

Taiwan Movie Week debuts in Thailand: TAICCA. The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) is currently holding its first Taiwan Movie Week in Thailand, hoping to expand overseas interest in Taiwanese films and increase their…

1 dead, 1 injured in separate bus accidents in Taichung. A female electric scooter rider died after being hit by a school bus in Taichung Friday morning, while a taxi passenger was injured in a four-vehicle collision involving a bus in the afternoon, according…

China fails to promptly notify Taiwan on detention of citizens: MAC. For the past eight years the Chinese authorities have failed to observe cross-strait agreements and promptly inform its counterparts in Taiwan of cases where Taiwanese citizens have had their freedom…

Taiwan economy heats up further in August on strong exports. Taiwan’s index gauging the state of the economy flashed a “red” light in August, reflecting a booming or even overheating economy built on a strong demand for tech products and …

China lifts restrictions on Fujian residents traveling to Kinmen. China has lifted restrictions on group and independent travel to the Taiwan-held Kinmen Islands for residents of Fujian province, the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau under the …

TANG PRIZE/Tang Prize laureate encourages young scientists to persevere, pursue dreams. Research chemist Omar M. Yaghi on Friday encouraged young scientists to bravely pursue their dreams regardless of hardship or challenges, noting that every step forward eventually …

Engineer to be reprimanded over social media posts: AIDC. Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) on Friday said it will reprimand one of its engineers for posting photos of his work on Taiwan’s indigenous jet trainer on social …

BADMINTON/Taiwan’s Chiu advances to semifinals at Macau Open. Taiwanese badminton player Chiu Pin-chian (邱品蒨) secured a semifinal berth in the women’s singles at the 2024 Macau Open following a straight-game victory over her Japanese …

Taiwanese man rescued after being kidnapped over cryptocurrency deal. A Taiwanese man and his Thai fiancée were recently rescued in Bangkok after being kidnapped after a cryptocurrency deal gone wrong, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau said at a press …

ROAD SAFETY/License of bus operator involved in fatal Taichung accident suspended. The Taichung City Government announced Friday that it will suspend one of the route operating licenses of Geya Bus Transport Co., Ltd. for three months, following a fatal accident …

Tropical depression set to intensify, threaten Taiwan: CWA. Tropical depression TD22, currently located over waters south of the Ryukyu Islands, will develop into a tropical storm by Saturday morning and pose a significant threat to Taiwan …

Consumer confidence in Taiwan hits 54-month high. Taiwan’s consumer confidence index (CCI) reached its highest level since March 2020 in the latest research as it grew for the fifth consecutive month.

Taiwan congratulates Ishiba on winning Japan’s LDP leadership. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has congratulated former Japanese defense minister Shigeru Ishiba on winning a key party election Friday that positioned him to become …

Taiwan has competitive edge in potentially polarizing AI world: Tech head. In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, enterprises and countries already at the top might get stronger, but “Taiwan still has plenty of advantage with its excellence in hardware …

27th September 2024

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.725 at 10 a.m. Friday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.120 from the previous close.

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 120.16 points at 22,978.97 Friday on turnover of NT$5.91 billion (US$185.79 million).

Details unclear in Philippines murder case involving Taiwanese suspect: MAC. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday that it had “no detailed information” about a Taiwanese woman who was arrested in South Korea and reportedly was facing extradition to China for…

KMT lawmakers criticize death penalty court ruling. Several opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers on Thursday criticized Taiwan’s Constitutional Court, accusing it of making a “hypocritical” ruling that limits the use of the death penalty and fails…

LGBTQ RIGHTS / Taipei to conduct ‘rainbow sightseeing bus tours’ during Pride month. A range of “rainbow sightseeing bus tours” will be launched in Taipei in October as part of Pride month celebrations, the city’s Department of Information and Tourism…

China’s missile launch into the Pacific sends message to U.S.: Analysts. China’s rare test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday was likely intended to send a message of deterrence to the United States, according…

Cabinet approves action plan to address antimicrobial resistance. The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved a plan proposed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) to improve the management, monitoring and analysis of antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals, food…

New corporate carbon neutrality policy aims to discourage ‘greenwashing’. The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) on Thursday released a set of operational guidelines for corporations to declare carbon neutrality, in a bid to avoid “greenwashing,” but no penalties were…

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW / AIT director Greene says Taiwan has entered a new ‘golden age’. American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Raymond Greene described Taiwan as entering a new technological “golden age,” in an interview with CNA Thursday reflecting on the challenges and…

Taiwan expands incentive scheme to attract repeat foreign visitors. Taiwan’s government will expand an incentive scheme to encourage independent foreign travelers to visit Taiwan more than once, the Tourism Administration said Thursday in a …

Lai committee aims to enhance civilian component of emergency response. The government will seek to incorporate civilian power to tackle natural disasters and Chinese threats, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Thursday at a newly formed committee …

Kaohsiung City councilor missing amid corruption probe. A Kaohsiung City councilor who is the target of an anti-corruption probe over alleged embezzlement of public funds is apparently missing Thursday evening after investigators …

Taiwan already prohibits recruitment fees for migrant workers: MOL. The Ministry of Labor (MOL) on Thursday said Taiwan will continue to strive for fair hiring practices and that the country already prohibits charging migrant workers recruitment …

Almost 30% of migrant workers fall for financial fraud in Taiwan: Survey. Nearly 30 percent of migrant workers in Taiwan have been victims of financial fraud, with each person losing an average of NT$7,995 (US$250.7), according to a survey released …

Taiwan condemns China’s intercontinental ballistic missile test. Taiwan’s government on Thursday condemned China’s test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean as “an attempt to undermine regional peace and …

BASEBALL/Two Taiwanese pitchers to play in MLB fall league. Two young Taiwanese pitching phenoms are set to take the mound in Major League Baseball’s (MLB) six-week fall league, which features prospects from various franchises.

ROAD SAFETY/Transport ministry aims for 50% reduction in pedestrian deaths by 2030. Taiwan’s transport minister Chen Shih-kai (陳世凱) said on Thursday that the ministry is aiming to reduce pedestrian fatalities by 50 percent by 2030 while claiming the number of …

Bereaved mother calls for road safety after daughter killed by bus. The mother of the Tunghai University student recently killed by a bus while she was crossing a road in Taichung demanded an overhaul to the city’s road system on Wednesday to …

Taiwan thanks G7 for labeling stability in Taiwan Strait ‘indispensable’. Taiwan has thanked the G7 foreign ministers for reiterating in their latest meeting that a peaceful and stable Taiwan Strait is “indispensable” to global security.

U.S. House passes Stop CCP Act targeting top CCP members. The United States House of Representatives passed the Sanctions on the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Tyranny and Oppression Act on Wednesday by a vote of 243 to 174.

26th September 2024

Allies speak up for Taiwan at UN. ANSWERING THE CALL: If the UN is to truly ‘leave no one behind,’ then Taiwan deserves meaningful participation in the global body, Marshallese president Hilda Heine said. Four of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies urged the UN to include the country in its system during the UN Summit of the Future held during the annual UN General Assembly.Marshallese President Hilda Heine, Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr, Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini and Paraguayan President

Overseas groups call for Taiwan’s entry into UN. RESOLUTION 2758: Taiwan’s status as a sovereign state is a long-standing fact and there are no valid legal objections to deny it UN membership, FAPA president Kao Su-mei said

TPP legislator appointed cochair of defense committee. Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Legislator Lin Yi-chun (林憶君) was yesterday voted cochair of the legislature’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee, becoming the only member of her party to lead a committee this session thanks to backing from the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT).The legislature’

US-Taiwan weapon collaboration poses challenges: expert. The US and Taiwan are “100 percent” committed to jointly manufacturing weapons, but the complexities involved in such an arrangement could pose challenges, a defense expert said on Tuesday.There is a “great deal of momentum right at the very top of the US government and the Taiwan government for cop

High-risk telecom user rules outlined. NCC REGULATIONS: The commission said that if telecoms are notified multiple times about a user engaged in telecom fraud, they must list the user as ‘high risk’. People whose telecom access has been restricted or cut multiple times due to their involvement in telecom scams would be listed as high-risk users and would be limited to three telephone number applications for three years, the National Communications Commission (NCC) said yesterday.The policy is on

Australian, New Zealand naval vessels pass through Taiwan Strait. 5 Chinese warships reportedly surrounded Australian, New Zealand vessels

Taiwan tracks 43 Chinese military aircraft and 8 ships. 34 crossed Taiwan Strait median line and entered southwestern and eastern ADIZ

Japanese destroyer transits Taiwan for 1st time in message to China. Prime Minister Kishida Fumio ordered mission in response to Chinese incursions

Taiwan Coast Guard adds patrol boat for island near China. Coast Guard unit now counts 13 ships ready to repel Chinese incursions

KMT slams new limitations on Taiwan death penalty. Opposition party chair says Constitutional Court’s decision interferes with judiciary

Foreign minister lauds Taiwan-Africa relations. Lin Chia-lung hopes to expand Taiwan investment in African countries

Taiwan donates flood relief to north Thailand. Taiwan associations in Thailand raise NT$4.67 million

Taipei adds third deputy mayor. Taipei gets extra leader as population hovers just over threshold needed

US president reaffirms Taiwan Strait peace at UN General Assembly. Joe Biden says US ‘unabashed’ in maintaining regional peace and stability

Taiwan president criticizes China for ‘distortion’ of UN Resolution 2758. Lai says China falsely links resolution to its ‘one China’ principle to deny Taiwan participation

Japan makes first-ever Taiwan Strait transit. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) on Wednesday made its first-ever transit through the Taiwan Strait in response to the intrusion by a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft into…

Taiwan lifts ban on more Japanese food imports. Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announced Wednesday that almost all produce from five Japanese prefectures affected by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster will now be allowed…

U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading. The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.880 at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.040 from the previous close.

Taiwan shares open higher. The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 79.82 points at 22,841.42 Thursday on turnover of NT$8.24 billion (US$258.55 million).

CDC lauds counter bioterrorism cooperation with defense medical center. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lauded Wednesday a collaboration with the National Defense Medical Center (NDMC), which was launched this year to bolster the training of its biohazard response…

Science parks achieve record-high half-year turnover: NSTC. Taiwan’s three science parks achieved a record-high turnover of NT$2.16 trillion (US$50.20 billion) in the first half of 2024 driven in part by the global artificial intelligence boom, the National…

Taiwan wins two more golds at Taipei International Grand Prix. Taiwanese shooters won two more golds at the Taipei International Grand Prix on Wednesday, with Lin Ying-shin (林穎欣) winning the women’s 10-meter air rifle event and Yang Kun-pi (楊昆弼) triumphing in the…

Industrial production rises for 6th straight month in August. Taiwan’s industrial production rose more than 13 percent in August from a year earlier, marking the sixth consecutive monthly year-on-year increase, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)…

Resident decries ‘poacher’s paradise’ after rare deer shot in Kenting. A Kenting resident in Pingtung County has criticized local authorities for not doing enough to protect wildlife from poachers after a Formosan Sika deer was shot dead for its …

Taiwan company makes low carbon footprint fabric with pineapple leaves. A Taiwanese textile company, UKL, has developed a fabric made from pineapple leaf fiber with a lower carbon footprint than cotton or linen, according to a UKL executive at a …

Tropical storm near Japan won’t affect Taiwan: CWA. Tropical Storm Cimaron, which formed on Wednesday morning in waters off southern Japan, is forecast to move towards Japan’s Kanto region and will not affect Taiwan, the Central …

Business sentiment among manufacturers weakens for 3rd straight month. Business sentiment in the local manufacturing sector weakened for the third consecutive month in August as the strength of an economic recovery appeared uneven affecting old …

China distorting U.N. resolution to hamper Taiwan: Lai. President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has reiterated the government’s frequent criticism of Beijing for “distorting” a United Nations resolution to justify its claims over Taiwan and deny …

U.S., Taiwan committed to co-producing weapons, but issues exist: Expert. The United States and Taiwan are “100 percent” committed to jointly manufacturing weapons, but the complexities involved in such an arrangement could pose challenges ahead, a …

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