Keyword "RULES:TAIWAN" - List of latest news (216 results)

19/04 Taiwan short-selling curbs extended again amid tariff uncertainty

Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Saturday it would extend temporary curbs on the short-selling of shares to help ensure stock market stability, and did not give an end date for when the restrictions might be lifted.

12/04 Taiwan extends short-selling curbs after U.S. tariffs bring market turmoil

Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Saturday it would extend temporary curbs on short-selling for another week to ensure market stability after U.S. tariffs unleashed turmoil, adding that the restrictions had been helpful.

12/04 Taiwan holds first tariff talks with United States

Taiwan officials held their first tariff talks with U.S. officials on Friday, with both sides looking forward to further discussions soon, the island's government said on Saturday.

11/04 In a first, Taiwan charges Chinese ship captain with damaging undersea cables

Taiwan prosecutors on Friday for the first time charged a Chinese ship captain with intentionally damaging undersea cables off the island in February, after a rise in sea cable malfunctions alarmed Taiwan officials amid tensions with China.

09/04 Breakingviews - Chipmaking giants face triple tariff hit

Chipmakers will feel the heat of Donald Trump's tariff rampage. The exemption of semiconductors from the U.S. president's announced levies may not last. What's more, the blow to demand for phones and other consumer electronics will be painful for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing , Samsung Electronics and peers. Surging costs also will disrupt their bold plans to set up factories in the U.S.

27/03 Chasing cherry blossoms on an old steam train in Taiwan

Nearly a hundred passengers hopped aboard an old steam train in Taiwan this week, as the annual cherry blossom season entered full swing in the island's scenic mountains.

27/03 Taiwan simulates response to large scale disasters, Chinese threats

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te oversaw on Thursday the first civil defence drills under his newly created social resilience committee simulating how to respond to a large-scale disaster like a tsunami or attacks on critical infrastructure.

07/03 Exclusive: Taiwan fears Beijing is taking independence crackdown overseas

Taiwan's government is considering warning its citizens about risks of travelling to countries with strong ties to China, including Laos and Cambodia, because they could be caught up in Beijing's campaign against Taiwan independence supporters, according to a senior Taiwan official and an internal memo.

05/03 Taiwan turns to companies in Ukraine for China contingency planning

A senior Taiwan official pointed to companies in Ukraine including Uber and Microsoft which continued to provide critical services.

24/01 Coffee and snake - Taipei pet shop aims to break down prejudice against the animal

As the Year of the Snake approaches, a pet store in Taipei is offering adventurous customers an opportunity to enjoy the company of snakes while sipping coffee, hoping to break down some of the prejudice against the animal.

23/01 Taiwan premier decries 'suicidal' budget cuts, may ask parliament to rethink

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai on Thursday decried what he said were "suicidal" budget cuts passed by the opposition-dominated parliament this week, saying that he may ask lawmakers to review and vote again on the slashed spending that includes defence.

22/01 Taiwan activates back-up communication for Matsu Islands after undersea cables malfunctioned

Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday that undersea cables to the Matsu Islands, which lie close to the coast of China, were disconnected due to "natural deterioration" and back-up communications were activated.

20/01 Southern Taiwan hit by 6.4 magnitude quake, TSMC evacuates some factories

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous, rural area of Taiwan's south on Tuesday near the city of Chiayi, the island's weather administration said, with reports of minor damage.

20/01 Taiwan's premier says opposition's budget cuts would cripple key government functions

Taiwan's premier said on Monday the government faced a crisis in day-to-day operations, including national security, because of large cuts to this year's budget proposed by opposition parties, who have cited a need to cut waste.

17/01 US will not abandon Pacific allies, former Vice President Pence says in Taipei

The United States will not abandon its allies in the Pacific and the incoming Trump administration should renew its commitment to providing Taiwan with the means to defend itself, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said in Taipei on Friday.

16/01 Nvidia CEO says its advanced packaging technology needs are changing

Nvidia's demand for advanced packaging from TSMC remains strong though the kind of technology it needs is changing, the U.S. AI chip giant's CEO Jensen Huang said on Thursday, after he was asked whether the company was cutting orders.

16/01 Taiwan navy to protect sea cables if needed, defence minister says

Taiwan will dispatch its navy if needed to help the coast guard respond to any suspicious activity near undersea communication cables, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Thursday, after a Chinese-linked ship was suspected of damaging one.

15/01 After cable damage, Taiwan to step up surveillance of flag of convenience ships

Taiwan will step up the surveillance and management of ships carrying flags of convenience, including boarding them, after a Chinese-linked cargo vessel was suspected of damaging an undersea communications cable, the government said.

14/01 China blacklists seven US firms for involvement in Taiwan arms sales

The Chinese commerce ministry said on Tuesday that it had added seven U.S. companies to its so-called "Unreliable Entity List" for their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan, which China regards as part of its territory.

08/01 Exclusive: China-linked shipowner denies Taiwan accusation of damaging undersea cable

The Chinese director of a firm whose vessel Taiwan suspects of having damaged an undersea communications cable said on Wednesday there was no evidence the ship was involved, an incident that has alarmed the government in Taipei.

07/01 Taiwan coast guard says investigation of damaged undersea cable stymied by weather

Taiwan's coast guard has said that it suspects a ship damaged an undersea communications cable over the weekend, but that bad weather prevented its personnel from boarding the vessel to investigate.

02/01 Taiwan reports first Chinese 'combat patrol' of the New Year

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out the first "combat patrol" around the island of the New Year, after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again expressed willingness to talk to Beijing.

31/12 Xi says no one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan

No one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.

30/12 Taiwan board game invites players to imagine Chinese invasion

A new board game set against the backdrop of armed conflict around Taiwan is set to be released in January 2025, amid renewed threats from Beijing, inviting players to participate in an imaginary Chinese invasion 20 years from now.

26/12 In a first, Taiwan's Presidential Office runs war games to simulate a China emergency

Taiwan's Presidential Office conducted its first ever tabletop exercise simulating a military escalation with China, several officials briefed on the matter said, at a time when the island is facing renewed Chinese military threats.

23/12 Makers of Taiwan's 'Zero Day' TV series set around invasion fear backlash from China

A Chinese war plane goes missing near Taiwan. China sends swarms of military boats and planes for a blockade as Taiwan goes on a war footing. Panic ensues on the streets of Taipei.

23/12 Taiwan warns defence could suffer under opposition's funding laws

Taiwan's cabinet warned on Monday the island's security might be at risk after opposition parties passed laws that will require cuts in government spending, including defence, at a time when China has ramped up military activity nearby.

22/12 China calls Taiwan a 'red line', criticises new US military aid to island

China criticised new U.S. military aid to Taiwan on Sunday, saying the $571 million package seriously violates the "one China principle" and provisions of joint communiques between China and the U.S.

21/12 Weightlifting Taiwan granny, 90, garners cheers, health benefits at gym

Cheng Chen Chin-Mei beamed broadly as she hoisted a 35-kg (77-pound) weightlifting bar to her waist, dropped it and waved confidently to the enthusiastic crowd in a competition in Taipei.

21/12 Biden approves $571 mln in defense support for Taiwan

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 million worth of military equipment.

13/12 China's new tactic against Taiwan: drills 'that dare not speak their name'

Beijing has unveiled a new tactic on Taiwan, the democratic island it claims as its own, officials and experts say: large-scale drills with no fanfare to normalise a heightened military presence and let the U.S. know that China can act whenever it wants.

13/12 Breaking silence on possible drills, China says will not be soft on Taiwan independence activities

China's defence ministry on Friday broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was up to China to decide whether or not to hold drills and the military would "not be absent" in fighting against separatist forces.

12/12 US says China military activity elevated around Taiwan, but not a response to Lai's trip

The de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan said on Thursday that Chinese military activity in the region is currently elevated but it did not see that wider activity as a response to President Lai Ching-te's recent U.S. visit.

12/12 Taiwan officials visit US for quiet talks with Trump's circle, say sources

Two senior members of Taiwan's government are in the United States to meet people connected to President-elect Donald Trump's transition team, five sources told Reuters, in an effort by Taiwan to establish ties with the incoming administration.

11/12 Taiwan reports continued surge in Chinese military activity

Taiwan's defence ministry reported a spike in Chinese military activity around the island on Wednesday, including 53 military aircraft, with Taiwan on high alert over Beijing's latest pressure campaign.

10/12 China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says

China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more pronounced than previous Chinese war games, the Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday.

09/12 Intel should have focused on AI rather than chipmaking, TSMC founder says

Intel should have focused on artificial intelligence rather than trying to become a contract chipmaker, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said on Monday, in relation to the recent departure of Intel's CEO.

09/12 Taiwan military sets up emergency response ahead of Chinese drills

Taiwan's military set up an emergency response centre and raised its alert level on Monday, saying China has set up seven zones of reserved airspace and dispatched naval fleets and coast guard boats to waters around the island.

08/12 Taiwan reports near doubling of Chinese warships nearby

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that China had nearly doubled the number of its warships operating around the island in the previous 24 hours, ahead of what security sources expect will be a new round of war games.

06/12 Ahead of expected war games, Taiwan urges China to 'unclench its fists'

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te urged China on Friday to "unclench its fists" and not take any unilateral actions, saying ahead of expected Chinese war games around the island that Beijing would not win any respect for military drills.

05/12 Paraguay expels Chinese envoy over Taiwan 'interference'

Paraguay has canceled the visa of a low-level Chinese diplomat Xu Wei over alleged "interference in domestic affairs" and ordered him to leave the country within 24 hours, the Latin American nation's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

04/12 Taiwan's President Lai visits Pacific ally Tuvalu

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Tuvalu on Wednesday, a Tuvalu official said, reinforcing ties with the remote Pacific Island nation on the frontline of climate change.

04/12 Taiwan says China's threats over president's US visit are counterproductive

Taiwan's top China policymaker on Wednesday said Chinese military threats would only drive the two sides further apart, as state media in the island's giant neighbour warned of a strong response to a U.S. visit by Taiwan's president.

03/12 Taiwan's President Lai in Marshall Islands on first overseas state visit

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived on an official visit to the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, which he said was the first country he had visited since taking office in May, as part of a Pacific tour of diplomatic allies.

03/12 Taiwan watching Chinese carrier movements as sources say war games may start this weekend

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday it is watching the movements of a Chinese aircraft carrier and assessing China's military activities as security sources said Beijing could launch new war games as soon as this weekend.

02/12 Taiwan president speaks about China with ex-Speaker Pelosi while in Hawaii

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te held a 20-minute call with former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday during a visit to Hawaii, during which they discussed China's military threats, the official Central News Agency reported.

01/12 War has no winners, Taiwan president says in visit to Hawaii

War has no winners and peace is priceless, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday in Hawaii after visiting a memorial to the attack on Pearl Harbor on a trip to the United States that has angered Beijing.

01/12 China vows 'resolute countermeasures' after US arms sale to Taiwan

China vowed "resolute countermeasures" on Sunday to a recently approved U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, saying it had lodged a complaint over the sale, which it said seriously infringes on China's sovereignty.

30/11 Taiwan is a force for global peace, president says as he leaves for Hawaii

Taiwan is a key force for promoting global peace and stability, President Lai Ching-te said as he left for Hawaii on Saturday as part of a Pacific tour, thanking the United States for allowing him to stop over.

30/11 US approves $385 mln arms sale to Taiwan

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan for an estimated $385 million, the Pentagon said on Friday, a day before Taiwan President Lai Ching-te starts a sensitive Pacific trip.

29/11 Taiwan says disappointed Trans-Pacific trade pact not considering its membership

Taiwan's government expressed disappointment on Friday that members of a Trans-Pacific trade pact had not set up a working group to consider its membership, saying there should not be political considerations.

28/11 Taiwan holds air defence drill ahead of president's Pacific trip

Taiwan's military held an early morning air defence drill on Thursday to test its response and engagement procedures, ahead of a trip by President Lai Ching-te at the end of the week to the Pacific that will include U.S. stopovers.

27/11 Taiwan's Foxconn says global manufacturing footprint to shield it from Trump's tariffs

Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Wednesday it expects any impact of new tariffs from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to hit it less than its rivals, citing its global manufacturing footprint.

26/11 China sends naval, air forces to shadow US plane over Taiwan Strait

China's military said on Tuesday it deployed naval and air forces to monitor and warn a U.S. Navy patrol aircraft that flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, denouncing the United States for trying to "mislead" the international community.

25/11 Taiwan thrilled by championship win, fighter jets to welcome back team

Taiwanese fighter jets will welcome back a flight carrying the island's baseball team after their victory at an international championship in Japan on Sunday thrilled fans at home.

25/11 Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months

Taiwan's defence ministry on Monday reported that a Chinese balloon had been detected over the sea to Taiwan's north, the first time since April it has reported such an incident in what Taipei views as part of a pattern of harassment by Beijing.

24/11 Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia

The United States is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko told TASS news agency in remarks published on Sunday, reiterating Moscow's backing of China's stance on Taiwan.

22/11 Taiwan's president to visit Pacific allies, no details on US transits

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Taipei's three remaining diplomatic allies in the Pacific on a trip starting at the end of the month, his office said on Friday, but the government declined to give details on U.S. transit stops.

17/11 Taiwan's APEC representative says no handshake or dialogue with China's Xi, only wave

Lin Hsin-i, Taiwan's representative at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Lima, said on Saturday that he greeted China's President Xi Jinping with a wave, but there was no handshake or conversation, a sign of the tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

16/11 Taiwan's APEC representative invites Biden to visit island

Taiwan's representative at an Asia-Pacific summit met U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday and invited him to visit Taiwan in the near future, with the two men having a "lively" exchange of views, the island's delegation to the summit said.

15/11 Exclusive: Taiwan president plans Hawaii visit on sensitive trip to Pacific, sources say

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is planning to stop in Hawaii and maybe Guam on a visit to Taipei's diplomatic allies in the Pacific in the coming weeks, sources told Reuters, a sensitive trip coming shortly after the U.S. election.

14/11 Kia sees near-term market challenges but sticks to 1.6 mln annual EV sales target by 2030

South Korean car maker Kia expects challenging market conditions in the near term due in part to governments' policies but will stick to its target of selling 1.6 million electric vehicles annually by 2030, a senior executive said.

14/11 Taiwan has no arms shopping list for Trump but keen to discuss, Taiwan security officials say

Taiwan does not have a "concrete list" of new arms deals to put to the United States' incoming Trump administration but is keen to discuss how to boost the island's defence, senior Taiwan security officials said.

13/11 Cold War bomber enhances China’s ability to strike U.S. bases

In a series of war games in the seas and skies around Taiwan last month, China deployed some of its newest strike aircraft, warships and missile forces. However, one of the most menacing weapons used in the drills: an updated version of a bomber that first flew in the early years of the Cold War.

13/11 Up to US to decide what to do with decommissioned HAWK missiles, Taiwan says

It is up to the United States to decide what to do with Taiwan's decommissioned HAWK anti-aircraft missiles, the island's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday, when asked if they would be transferred to Ukraine.

11/11 Taiwan businessman Tsao to sue Chinese officials over sanctions

Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao said on Monday he would sue in a Taiwan court senior Chinese officials over sanctions they had placed on him, saying he was seeking to counter China's intimidation of lawful activity.

08/11 Taiwan coast guard to harness 'people power' to report Chinese activity

Taiwan's coast guard said on Friday it would offer rewards worth thousands of dollars for spotting Chinese activity at sea, including warships or submarines, saying it was harnessing "people power" to boost its own limited workforce.

07/11 For Taiwan, Trump's 'protection' money may mean new and early big ticket arms deals

Taiwan may demonstrate it takes Donald Trump's "protection" money demand seriously with large and early new arms deals, showing it is not looking for a free ride and is determined to show Washington its resolve to spend to defend itself.

07/11 Trump's tariff threats push Taiwan to help firms move production from China

Taiwan will help companies relocate production from China given the likely large impact on them from tariffs incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to impose on the country, Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei said on Thursday.

07/11 Exclusive: Boeing, Airbus to share Taiwan's China Airlines passenger jet order, sources say

Taiwan's China Airlines is nearing a decision to split a multi-billion-dollar order for long-distance passenger jets between Airbus and Boeing, while an order for freighters hangs in the balance, industry sources told Reuters.

06/11 US will continue Taiwan-friendly approach after election, senior Taiwan official says

The United States will continue its friendly approach towards Taiwan after the presidential election and Taiwan will work to prevent China "making trouble" during the transition, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Wednesday.

05/11 After SpaceX's requests, Taiwanese suppliers move manufacturing abroad, sources say

Elon Musk's SpaceX asked Taiwanese suppliers to transfer manufacturing off the island, leading to some relocating portions of their supply chain, according to sources employed by and close to the equipment makers and corporate documents.

05/11 Taiwan must show new US president it is determined to defend itself, defence minister says

Taiwan must show it is determined to defend itself no matter who wins the U.S. presidency on Nov. 5, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Tuesday as the U.S. election campaign entered its final hours.

03/11 Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the island's south on the way to exercises in the Pacific, a second day in a row it has reported such activities.

01/11 Taiwan clears up as remnant of Typhoon Kong-rey brushes Chinese coast

Taiwan cleared up and offices and financial markets re-opened on Friday after the powerful Typhoon Kong-rey swept through the island causing two deaths and snarling transport, as the remnant of the storm brushed the Chinese coast.

31/10 Taiwan shuts down for arrival of Super Typhoon Kong-rey

Taiwan shut down ahead of the arrival of Super Typhoon Kong-rey on Thursday with all cities and counties declaring a day off, financial markets closed and domestic flights cancelled for what is expected to be the largest storm by size in 30 years.

30/10 China, queried on Trump comments, says Taiwan could become 'discarded'

China implied on Wednesday that if U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won the Nov. 5 election he could 'discard' Taiwan, saying the United States has always pursued an "America First" policy.

30/10 Taiwan expects strong Typhoon Kong-rey to make landfall on Thursday

Taiwan expects Typhoon Kong-rey to make landfall on Thursday along the sparsely populated east coast, issuing a warning on Wednesday ahead of the powerful storm which will bring driving rain and strong winds across a swath of the island.

29/10 What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

China says it will not renounce the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control.

29/10 Exclusive: China's Xi pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan

China wanted the US to say "we oppose Taiwan independence," rather than the current version, which is that the United States "does not support" independence for Taiwan, sources told Reuters.

27/10 China vows 'countermeasures' after $2 bln US arms sale to Taiwan

China will take "countermeasures" to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the government said, lambasting a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States to Taiwan.

26/10 Taiwan vice president, Drag Race winner join big crowds at east Asia's largest Pride march

More than 180,000 people celebrated LGBTQ+ equality and diversity in Taipei on Saturday at east Asia's largest Pride march, joined by Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and the reigning queen of RuPaul's Drag Race, Nymphia Wind.

26/10 US approves $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan including Ukraine tested missile system

China has been stepping up military pressure against Taiwan, including holding a new round of war games around the island last week.

25/10 No 'external force' can change our future, Taiwan president says on frontline islands

Taiwan cherishes its freedom and democracy and no "external force" can change its future, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, visiting sensitive frontline islands next to China for the 75th anniversary of a key victory over communist forces.

24/10 Taiwan president to visit frontline islands with China for battle anniversary

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit a sensitive group of frontline islands that sit next to the Chinese coast on Friday for the 75th anniversary of a key victory over communist forces and just over a week since China staged war games.

22/10 Taiwan says live fire China drills may be part of a 'deterrence' effect

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday that live fire Chinese drills in a province facing the island are part of routine annual drills but also possibly part of China's "deterrence effect" in the waters of the Taiwan Strait.

04/09 Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses

Plastic bottle caps, food packaging, single-use utensils and scrapped toys are just some of the throw-away items that have been given a new life at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei.

02/09 Trump 'has a lot on his plate', misunderstands Taiwan's chip role, minister says

Former U.S. President Donald Trump "has a lot on his plate" and misunderstands Taiwan's role in the semiconductor industry, possibly because others have misinformed him, the island's Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei said on Monday.

02/09 If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says

If China's claims on Taiwan are about territorial integrity then it should also take back land from Russia signed over by the last Chinese dynasty in the 19th century, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said in an interview with Taiwanese media.

02/09 Former Taipei mayor released after being questioned in graft probe

A court on Monday released a former mayor of Taipei who now heads a small opposition party after he was arrested in a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital, saying there was a lack of evidence.

31/08 Taipei former mayor arrested in graft probe

A former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party was arrested early on Saturday as part of a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital.

30/08 Taiwan military says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options

China lacks the ability to "fully" invade Taiwan as it does not have the equipment, but is bringing on line advanced new weapons and has other options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships, the island's defence ministry said.

27/08 Exclusive: China spent $15.3 bln on Pacific exercises in 2023, internal Taiwan estimates show

China spent about $15 billion, or 7% of its defence budget, on exercises in the Western Pacific in 2023, according to a previously unpublished Taiwanese estimate, showing Beijing's investment in military activity around Taiwan and its neighbours.

22/08 Taiwan president to visit frontline islands at centre of China tensions

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will on Friday make his first visit since taking office in May to the sensitive Kinmen islands that sit next to the Chinese coast and have been the scene of stepped up tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

21/08 Paraguay open to China trade deals via Mercosur despite Taiwan ties, Pena says

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena said on Wednesday that he was "fully open" to trade deals with China via South American trade bloc Mercosur, despite his country's diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

20/08 Taiwan shows off missile firepower on rare trip to sensitive test site

Taiwan showed off its missile firepower on Tuesday, launching a battery of surface-to-air missiles in front of reporters during a visit to a sensitive test site on a remote part of the island's southeastern coast.

16/08 Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate reports of damage

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 34 km (21 miles) off Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien on Friday, the weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage from what was the second strong tremor to hit the island in less than a day.

05/08 Taiwan stocks fall by record 8.4% on tech sector fears, exchange to brief media

Taiwan stocks ended down 8.4% on Monday, a record slump, with tech stocks including TSMC plunging as investors sold off one of Asia's top performing markets this year, spooked by a poor outlook for global tech stocks and the U.S. economy.

05/08 Taiwan cheers Olympics badminton triumph over China in politically charged contest

People across Taiwan on Sunday celebrated their men's doubles badminton gold medal victory over Chinese opponents that sparked scenes of jubilation while also exposing deeper geopolitical divides between the two sides.

04/08 Badminton-Taiwan supporters checked for political symbols at final with China

Some Taiwanese supporters arriving for the men's doubles badminton final between Taiwan and China in Paris on Sunday were ordered to rub off face paint and had banners confiscated as security staff enforced Olympic rules on political messaging.

03/08 Badminton-Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the removal of a spectator from the badminton venue at the Paris Olympics for holding up a green banner reading "Taiwan go for it" during competition on Friday.

11/07 Taiwan monitors surge in Chinese military activity as Beijing's carrier exercises in Pacific

Taiwan defence ministry said on Thursday it was closely watching Chinese military movements after a surge in warplanes joined drills with China's Shandong aircraft carrier in the Pacific.

09/07 The few can beat the many, Taiwan president says ahead of annual war games

There are many examples in history of smaller militaries beating larger opponents, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told air force officers in comments released on Tuesday, offering encouragement ahead of annual war games being held later this month.

07/07 Taiwan c.bank says no timetable for launching digital currency

Taiwan's central bank said on Sunday that it has no timetable for launching a digital currency, warning the process will be "huge and complex", but it will hold public hearings on the matter next year to spread knowledge.

06/07 Taiwan probes senior official who deals with China over bribery suspicions

Taiwan prosecutors said on Saturday they were investigating a senior official and member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) who deals with China on suspicion of bribery. He said he had done nothing wrong.

04/07 Exclusive: Firms weigh removing Taiwan staff from China after death penalty threat

Some foreign companies are considering moving Taiwanese employees out of China after Beijing said it could impose the death penalty on "diehard" Taiwan independence separatists, said four people familiar with the matter.

29/06 China tells Taiwanese to visit 'in high spirits', despite execution threat

Most Taiwanese can visit China with no need to worry and can come "in high spirits", the Chinese government said, condemning Taiwan for warning its citizens not to go following a threat from Beijing to execute "diehard" separatists.

24/06 Autocracy is 'evil', Taiwan president says after China threatens death for separatism

Democracy is not a crime and autocracy is the real "evil", Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Monday after China threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for "diehard" Taiwan independence separatists.

23/06 Taiwan war games to mimic combat as closely as possible

Taiwan's annual war games this year will be as close as possible to actual combat, no longer just putting on a show to score points but aiming to simulate real fighting given a rapidly rising "enemy threat" from China, a senior official said.

21/06 China threatens death penalty for 'diehard' Taiwan separatists

China on Friday threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for "diehard" Taiwan independence separatists, a ratcheting up of pressure even though Chinese courts have no jurisdiction on the democratically governed island.

19/06 US approves $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for missiles, drones

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of drones and missiles for an estimated $360 million, the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

16/06 China views Taiwan's 'elimination' as national cause, Taiwan president says

China views the annexation and "elimination" of Taiwan as its great national cause, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, telling cadets at the military's premier academy they must know their enemy and not give in to defeatism.

11/06 Taiwan arrests former Chinese navy captain whose speedboat entered Taipei harbour

A Chinese man arrested after his speedboat illegally entered a Taipei harbour is a former navy captain who could have been probing the island's defences, senior Taiwanese officials said on Tuesday.

04/06 Taiwan president says Tiananmen crackdown will never be forgotten

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday said he will work hard to make historical memory last forever and reach out to everyone who cares about Chinese democracy, on the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing.

02/06 Prospect of peaceful 'reunification' with Taiwan being 'eroded', China says

The prospect of peaceful "reunification" with Taiwan is being increasingly "eroded" by Taiwanese separatists and external forces, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun said on Sunday, promising to ensure independence never happens.

30/05 Taiwan says China is 'nibbling away' at its space, trying to create a new normal

China is trying to "nibble away" at Taiwan's space and create a new normal with its military drills and other moves to exert pressure, which is a matter for global concern, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Thursday.

29/05 Taiwan government to reject contested parliament reforms

Taiwan's cabinet will reject and send back for review legislation the opposition passed on Tuesday on parliamentary reforms that have brought tens of thousands onto the streets to protest and accusations of Chinese interference.

28/05 Thousands protest as Taiwan's parliament passes contested reforms

Thousands of people protested outside Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday after it passed a reform package to increase oversight of the government pushed by the opposition but opposed by the ruling party, which did not have the numbers to block it.

28/05 WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly

Member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday decided not to invite Taiwan to the organization's annual assembly in Geneva after China appealed for it to remain sidelined.

27/05 US lawmaker tells Taiwan weapons are coming, China drills show deterrence need

A senior U.S. lawmaker visiting Taipei said on Monday that Taiwan had ordered are finally on their way, and that China's "intimidating" war games last week underscored the need to boost the island's deterrence abilities.

26/05 Taiwan bar on frontline with China blends history into cocktails

In Taiwan's Kinmen, less than an hour's boat ride from the Chinese cities of Xiamen and Quanzhou, bar owner Powei Lee draws crowds by blending the tiny island's battle-scared past into cocktails.

26/05 Taiwan's increasingly political Drag Race queen wows fans on home stage

Taiwan's Nymphia Wind, the first East Asian to take the crown in RuPaul's Drag Race and an increasingly political figure, wowed hundreds of fans at a big homecoming performance in Taipei.

26/05 After China drills, Taiwan president again offers talks

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again offered talks with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, saying he looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation.

26/05 US 'deeply concerned' over China military drills in Taiwan Strait, State Dept says

Beijing said the exercises were "punishment" for the new Taiwan president's Monday inauguration speech.

25/05 China ends war games, Taiwan details warplane, warship surge

China ended two days of war games around Taiwan, in which it simulated attacks with bombers and practiced boarding ships, and Taiwan's defence ministry detailed on Saturday the surge of Chinese warplanes and warships involved.

25/05 China's rejection of Guatemalan shipments could be related to Taiwan ties, Guatemala president says

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo said on Friday that China had rejected entry to some shipments from the Central American nation, speculating that this could be due to Guatemala's diplomatic relationship with Taiwan.

24/05 U.S., allies call for Taiwan to be allowed to take part in WHO meeting

The United States and several of its allies, including Britain, Canada, Australia, Germany and Japan, issued a joint statement on Friday calling on Taiwan to be allowed to take part in a key meeting of the World Health Organisation this month.

24/05 China starts second day of war games around Taiwan to test ability to 'seize power'

China's military started its second day of war games around Taiwan on Friday, with drills to test their ability to "seize power" and control key areas, exercises it has said were launched to punish Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te.

23/05 With mock attacks, China sends honed warning to Taiwan's new president

In launching two days of punishment drills to protest against what it sees as the separatist instincts of Taiwan's newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te, Beijing is sending a finely calibrated warning.

23/05 Reactions to China's military drills around Taiwan

Taiwan's military mobilised its forces and said it was confident it could protect the island after China started two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to "separatist acts".

23/05 Chinese military practiced Taiwan invasion manoeuvres in 2023, says US general

Chinese military drills in the straits of Taiwan in 2023 practiced manoeuvres key to an invasion of the island, although an actual attack was not imminent or inevitable, a senior US general in the region said on Thursday.

23/05 China starts 'punishment' drills around Taiwan days after new president takes office

China's military started two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to "separatist acts", just days after new Taiwan President Lai Ching-te took office and called on Beijing to cease its threats.

21/05 China rebukes South Korea, Japan lawmakers visiting Taiwan

China on Tuesday scolded South Korean and Japanese lawmakers for visiting Taiwan despite its strong opposition, chiding both neighbours for attending Taiwan's "so-called inauguration ceremony of the leader".

21/05 Protests as Taiwan parliament pushes contentious reforms

Lawmakers in Taiwan jostled, unfurled banners and shouted at each other on Tuesday in a dispute about efforts to widen parliament oversight pushed by the opposition, despite the anger of the ruling party, which says there has been no consultation.

21/05 China's embassy in Japan says it opposes Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan

China's embassy in Japan on Tuesday said it firmly opposes Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan and expressed firm protests.

20/05 New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China

Lai Ching-te takes office as Taiwan's new president on Monday facing an angry and deeply suspicious China which believes he is a "separatist", and a fractious parliament with an opposition chomping at the bit to challenge him.

19/05 Foreign dignitaries attending Taiwan president inauguration

Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's new president on Monday.

19/05 Incoming Taiwan president courts diplomatic allies with shrimp fishing

President-elect Lai Ching-te took leaders from some of Taiwan's handful of remaining diplomatic allies shrimping on Sunday, the day before he takes office and has to deal with China which believes the island has no right to the trappings of a state.

18/05 Incoming Taiwan president Lai to pledge steady approach to relationship with China

Taiwan's next president, Lai Ching-te, will pledge to secure stability by maintaining the status quo in the island's relationship with China in his inauguration speech on Monday, an incoming senior security official said.

17/05 Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms

Taiwanese lawmakers shoved, tackled and hit each other in parliament on Friday in a bitter dispute about reforms to the chamber, just days before President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office without a legislative majority.

16/05 Taiwan's incoming president faces angry China, fractured parliament

Lai Ching-te takes office as Taiwan's president on Monday, facing a China that calls him a "dangerous separatist" and has ramped up military drills, as well as a fractured parliament at home where no party has a majority.

16/05 US delegation to attend Taiwan inauguration as China tensions flare

President Joe Biden will dispatch former U.S. officials to Taiwan as its new president takes office, a show of support for the island calibrated to avoid enraging Beijing.

14/05 Exclusive: U.S. and Taiwan navies quietly held Pacific drills in April

The U.S. and Taiwan navies conducted joint drills in the Pacific in April that, officially, did not take place, four people briefed on the matter said, as the two militaries boost cooperation amid rising Chinese military threats.

09/05 US sends warship through Taiwan Strait ahead of presidential inauguration

A U.S. warship sailed through the narrow Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, less than two weeks before Taiwan's new president takes office, prompting an angry denunciation from Beijing.

08/05 Taiwan says its military is ready for China moves around new president's inaugural

Taiwan's military is prepared for any moves China may make around the time President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office later this month, the island's deputy defence minister said on Wednesday.

06/05 Taiwan must invest in building its own 'strengths', vice president-elect says

Taiwan is grateful for continued U.S. security assistance but must invest in building its own "strengths" first and show the world its support for the island is worth it, Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim said on Monday.

05/05 Foxconn reiterates Q2 revenue to grow, posts record April sales

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and the biggest assembler of Apple's iPhone, reiterated on Sunday it expected a rise in second-quarter revenue, and reported record sales for the month of April. Foxconn said in a statement that this year's second quarter "remains a traditional off-peak season, and major products are entering a period of transition between old and ne

03/05 Stay alert: Quake warning app demand surges in earthquake-rattled Taiwan

Earthquake warning smartphone apps have surged in popularity in Taiwan due to high demand from people eager to get a few extra seconds to take cover after more than 1,300 aftershocks rattled the island in the past month following a large temblor.

02/05 Taiwan says may be hard to attend WHO assembly, Blinken offers support

It will be hard for Taiwan to attend this year's World Health Organization annual assembly, and it hopes more countries will support its presence, the island's foreign minister said on Thursday after the United States pressed for an invite.

01/05 Taiwan on alert for post-inauguration Chinese drills

Taiwan is on alert for China to carry out military exercises after the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te this month, the island's top security official said on Wednesday, noting that Beijing usually begins such drills in June.

27/04 Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing

Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday with 12 aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, a day after U.S. Secretary State Antony Blinken ended a visit to China.

27/04 Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage

Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.

27/04 US, Taiwan to resume trade talks in Taipei starting on Monday

The U.S. and Taiwan will hold another round of negotiations toward their "21st Century" trade agreement starting on Monday in Taipei, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday.

25/04 Taiwan's president-elect appoints new team, says island's security difficult

Taiwan faces a difficult national security situation, with China pressing closer all the time, President-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday has he announced the appointments of his new security and diplomacy teams ahead of taking office next month.

24/04 Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday she was happy the U.S. Congress had passed a sweeping foreign aid package which includes arms support for the island, as China urged Washington to stop selling weapons to Taipei.

23/04 Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage

Taiwan's quake-hit county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday, but only minor was damage reported and no casualties.

22/04 Series of earthquakes rattle Taiwan, centred on east coast

More than a dozen earthquakes, the strongest of 5.7 magnitude, struck Taiwan's east coast on Monday and some caused brief shaking in the capital Taipei, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.

20/04 Taiwan president congratulates Taiwanese queen for winning Drag Race

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday offered her congratulations to the Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind for winning RuPaul's Drag Race, the first person from East Asia to take the crown.

19/04 Taiwan says new Chinese air routes threaten Taiwanese islands' flight safety

Taiwan said on Friday China's decision to open new air routes that run perilously close to two Taiwanese-controlled islands was a flight safety risk taken without consultation, adding it will demand any aircraft using them be asked to turn around.

17/04 US Navy patrol plane flies through Taiwan Strait

A U.S. Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and U.S. defence chiefs, in which Beijing warned Washington of the ultra-sensitive nature of the Taiwan issue.

11/04 Micron flags hit to its DRAM supply from Taiwan earthquake

Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Thursday the April 3 earthquake in Taiwan would hurt a calendar quarter of its dynamic random access memory (DRAM) supply by up to a mid-single digit percentage.

11/04 Taiwan, China can resolve differences, ex-president says after meeting Xi

Taiwan and China can peacefully resolve their differences, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Thursday after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share the same culture and history.

10/04 Exclusive: Foxconn considers rotating CEOs in management reshuffle

Apple supplier Foxconn is considering introducing a rotating chief executive system in a major overhaul of its management structure designed to nurture future talent, three sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.

10/04 China's Xi meets former Taiwan President Ma in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping met former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing on Wednesday, state media reported, the second time the men have met and at a time of ongoing tensions between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

10/04 Taiwan appoints ruling party's former chairman as new premier

Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te appointed Cho Jung-tai, a former chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), to be his premier on Wednesday, with appointments for other roles such as foreign minister due to be announced soon.

09/04 Taiwan war games to simulate repelling a Chinese drill that turns into attack

Taiwan's annual war games this year will practice "kill" zones at sea to break a blockade and simulate a scenario where China suddenly turns one of its regular drills around the island into an actual attack, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

05/04 TSMC retains 2024 revenue view in sign of limited impact of earthquake

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said on Friday its full-year revenue would not be impacted by the massive April 3 earthquake, allaying concerns of a hit to the global semiconductor supply.

05/04 Taiwan searches for 18 still missing after earthquake

Taiwanese rescuers looked for 18 people still missing on Friday after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the island's mountainous and scenic east coast, as dozens of aftershocks rattled the disaster zone and those trapped were gradually taken to safety.

04/04 Taiwan condemns 'shameless' China's thanks for global sympathy on quake

Taiwan on Thursday condemned China as "shameless" after Beijing's deputy ambassador to the United Nations thanked the world for its concern about a strong earthquake on the island.

04/04 Taiwan earthquake cracks walls and shatters memories for one family

Linda Chen looked wistfully around her apartment in Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien, which her family believes is now too dangerous to live in after it was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 7.2.

04/04 Why was Taiwan so well prepared for the earthquake?

When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's scenic east coast county of Hualien, local official Chang Tung-yao knew exactly what to do, having experienced a similar quake six years before.

04/04 'Staunch' friend of Taiwan's to become top US diplomat in Taipei, sources say

A staunch friend of Taiwan's will this summer take over as the top U.S. diplomat in Taipei, three sources briefed on the matter said, roughly coinciding with the island's new president taking office at a time of rising tensions with China.

04/04 Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1,000, hotel workers still missing

The number of people injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan climbed past 1,000 on Thursday though the death toll remained steady at nine, with 42 workers on their way to a hotel in a national park still missing.

03/04 Taiwan quake to hit some chip output, cause Asia supply chain disruptions, analysts say

Taiwan's biggest earthquake since 1999 is likely to cause some disruption across Asia's semiconductor supply chain, analysts say, after chipmakers from TSMC to UMC halted some operations to inspect facilities and relocate employees.

03/04 Strong quake rocks Taiwan, tsunami warnings issued

An earthquake offshore Taiwan with a magnitude of 7.2 rocked the capital Taipei on Wednesday morning, knocking out power in several parts of the city and sparking a tsunami warning for the islands of southern Japan and the Philippines.

02/04 China's Xi warns Biden the US is 'creating risks' with technology limits

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first direct talks on Tuesday since meeting in November, with Biden looking to keep tensions from mounting ahead of Taiwan's presidential inauguration in May.

01/04 Former Taiwan president Ma leaves for China, likely to meet Xi

Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou left on Monday for an 11-day trip to China where he is expected next week to have his second meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a time of simmering tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

01/04 Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war

Taiwan's outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen plans to flee in a U.S. plane if war erupts with China, according to an unsubstantiated report first published in 2021 and echoed in the run-up to the island's January 2024 general election.

29/03 Exclusive: Taiwan's navy chief to visit U.S. next week, sources say

Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States from next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said.

28/03 Taiwan sees US support unchanged no matter who wins election

Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Thursday it believes U.S. support will remain unchanged no matter who wins the presidential election, but it will stay on guard for Taiwan-China issues being "manipulated" as the campaign heats up.

26/03 Taiwan tests air defences in early morning missile drills

Taiwan tested its air defences on Tuesday in early morning drills using surface-to-air missiles, and air, land and naval forces, saying it would continue to intensify training in the face of China's frequent military activities nearby.

25/03 Former Taiwan president Ma to make second trip to China

Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou will make his second trip to China next month, leading a group of students on an 11-day journey to visit locations including Beijing, his office said on Monday, at a time of continued tension across the Taiwan Strait.

21/03 Citing safety risk, Taiwan recommends president does not visit South China Sea

Taiwan's top security official said on Thursday he does not currently recommend President Tsai Ing-wen visit the South China Sea given the possible risk to her flight from "interference by relevant countries".

20/03 Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding

Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built "enormous" military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea, but Taipei is not looking to further escalate tensions in the strategic waterway.

19/03 Taiwan's vice president-elect makes Czech visit after US trip

Taiwan's vice president-elect and former de facto ambassador to Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, is on a visit to the Czech Republic following a low-key trip to the United States, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

16/03 'Turn around immediately': Taiwan warns off Chinese coast guard boats again as tensions simmer

Taiwan on Saturday warned off Chinese coast guard ships that entered its restricted waters near frontline islands close to China for a second day in a row, as tensions simmer across the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

14/03 Taiwan, China dispatch teams to join boat rescue mission near Taiwan-controlled islands

Taiwan and China authorities dispatched teams to join a rescue mission for a boat that capsized near Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands on Thursday morning, according to Taiwan's United Daily News and a senior Taiwan official briefed on the matter.

11/03 China trying to 'normalise' military drills near Taiwan, island's top security official says

Taiwan's top security official told parliament on Monday that China runs "joint combat readiness patrols" near the democratic island every 7-10 days on average, saying Chinese forces were trying to "normalise" drills near Taiwan.

07/03 China steps up grey-zone warfare to exhaust Taiwan, defence report says

China has stepped up grey-zone warfare against Taiwan, aiming to make the areas around the democratic island "saturated" with balloons, drones and civilian boats, a Taiwan defence ministry report said on Thursday.

05/03 Taiwan to increase missile drills amid China threats

Taiwan's armed forces will increase the number of missile drills they hold this year, defence minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Tuesday, amid China's ramped-up military pressure to force the island to accept its sovereignty claims.

01/03 Taiwan faces steady 'drip' of pressure as China tightens pre-inauguration squeeze

Taiwan is facing a steady "drip, drip" of Chinese pressure ahead of the inauguration of its next president in May, with officials in Taipei fearing Beijing could further squeeze the island's room to manoeuvre without resorting to direct conflict.

28/02 After Taiwan's striking lantern festival, school kids help clean up the mess

Every year on the cusp of spring, hundreds of lanterns float into the skies around a small town in northern Taiwan, a spectacular light show that is one of the island's top tourist draws.

28/02 China says its coast guard patrols around Taiwan islands 'beyond reproach'

China's government said on Wednesday that its coast guard patrols around a group of Taiwanese islands near the Chinese coast were "beyond reproach", and dismissed complaints the boarding of a Taiwan tourist boat had caused panic.

23/02 China says it aims to 'contain' foreign interference over Taiwan this year

China aims to "contain" foreign interference over Taiwan and "resolutely combat" any efforts towards the island's formal independence this year, which is the sensitive 75th anniversary of the founding of communist China, state media said on Friday.

23/02 Fate of US aid to Ukraine package discussed on Taiwan trip, lawmakers say

A stalled U.S. bill on military aid to Ukraine which will also help fund weapons for Taiwan was discussed this week during a visit to Taipei by U.S. lawmakers, two of the participants said on Friday.

22/02 US lawmaker who chairs China committee arrives in Taiwan

U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher, who chairs the House of Representatives select committee on China, arrived in Taiwan on Thursday with a delegation of other lawmakers and will meet Taiwan's president and president-elect.

22/02 Taiwan chip firms flock to Japan as China decoupling accelerates

Japan's efforts to rebuild its semiconductor industry are getting a shot in the arm as more and more Taiwanese chip companies expand here - not only to support a new TSMC plant but also excited about the Japanese sector's prospects.

21/02 On frontline Taiwan islands, fishermen wary of China tensions

Taiwanese fishermen in sensitive waters around frontline islands near the Chinese coast say they are worried about rising tensions, after two Chinese nationals died during a chase with Taiwan's coast guard.

21/02 Foxconn founder Terry Gou makes first high profile appearance in months

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple supplier Foxconn , made his first high profile appearance in months on Tuesday at the firm's 50th birthday, following the ending of his bid for Taiwan's presidency late last year.

20/02 Taiwan says China triggered 'panic' by boarding tourist boat

The boarding of a Taiwanese tourist boat by China's coast guard near sensitive frontline islands triggered "panic" among Taiwan's people, a government minister said on Tuesday, but Taiwan's military added it was not planning to get involved.

18/02 China to send coast guard ships as tensions rise over Taiwanese islands

China's coast guard said on Sunday it will strengthen its law enforcement activities and carry out regular patrols around a small group of Taiwanese-controlled islands off the Chinese coast as tensions rise over the deaths of two Chinese nationals.

12/02 Battle-scarred Taiwanese islands star in Oscar nominated film

A film about frontline Taiwanese islands repeatedly fought over with China during the height of the Cold War is vying to win an Oscar this year, with its director hoping the attention will help better explain tensions over Taiwan to a broader audience.

11/02 Taiwan reports more Chinese balloons over Taiwan Strait

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, of which five flew across Taiwan, the second day in a row is has reported a large number of balloons.

10/02 Taiwan reports Chinese balloons at start of New Year holiday

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, two of which flew across the island, in an uptick of activity at the start of the Lunar New Year holiday.

08/02 Taiwan thanks world, PLA shows simulated attacks in new year's messages

President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the international community for supporting Taiwan in her Lunar New Year message on Thursday, a day after China's military released a song urging the island to "come home" amid images of simulated missile attacks.

07/02 Taiwan stops new group trips to China amid tourism, air route spat

Taiwan's Tourism Administration on Wednesday told travel agents to stop organising new group tours to China since Beijing has yet to allow such trips to the island by Chinese tourists and has altered a flight path in the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

04/02 Foxconn sees 'slightly better' 2024, warns on AI chip shortage

Taiwan's Foxconn , Apple's biggest iPhone assembler and the world's largest contract electronics maker, expects its business this year to be "slightly better" than last year but is facing a shortage of chips for AI servers.

01/02 Taiwan elects parliament speaker ruling party views as pro-China

Taiwan's parliament on Thursday elected a former presidential candidate for the largest opposition party as its new speaker, who will be responsible for hosting visiting foreign lawmakers and who the ruling party has said is pro-China.

31/01 Taiwan military simulates China turning drills into an attack

Taiwan's military on Wednesday simulated a scenario where China suddenly turns one of its regular drills around the island into an actual attack, on the same day China staged another "combat readiness patrol" near Taiwan.

31/01 The logistics of war: How Washington is preparing for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan

The United States is increasingly worried that in the coming years Chinese President Xi Jinping could order his military to seize Taiwan. So the U.S. military is trying to play catch-up in a critical area: its logistics network.

31/01 Taiwan angered at 'unilateral' China change to Taiwan Strait flight path

Taiwan's government expressed anger after China "unilaterally" changed a flight path close to the sensitive median line in the Taiwan Strait, saying it appeared to be a deliberate attempt to change the status quo for possible military means.

25/01 Taiwan begins extended one-year conscription in response to China threat

The first batch of new recruits began serving their one-year compulsory military service in Taiwan on Thursday after the conscription period was extended from four months due to government concerns about China's rising military threat.

25/01 Taiwan president-elect says he hopes for continued firm US support

Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday he hopes that the United States can continue to firmly support Taiwan, as he met the first group of U.S. lawmakers to visit Taipei since he won election earlier this month.

24/01 Taiwan president-elect signals desire to join US-led trade framework

Taiwan's president-elect, Lai Ching-te, signalled on Wednesday his desire for Taipei to join the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, considering the island's key role in the global economy.

24/01 U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan in post-election show of support

The leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Taiwan Caucus, Republican Representative Mario Diaz Balart and Democratic Representative Ami Bera, have arrived in Taipei, their offices said on Tuesday, in a show of support after the island's election.

22/01 Taiwan says it spots six more Chinese balloons, one crossed island

Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected six more Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, one of which crossed the island, the latest in a spate of such balloons the ministry says it has seen over the past month-and-a-half.