The US has approved the sale of $80 million worth of F-16 fighter jet parts to Taiwan. The sale will help improve Taiwan’s security and maintain political stability, military balance and economic progress in the region. The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said this in a statement on Wednesday. British news agency Reuters reported […]
Read MoreTaiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung sounded the alarm on Thursday over what he described as China’s persistent efforts to “nibble away” at Taiwan’s autonomy and create a new normal through military drills and diplomatic pressure. These actions, he asserted, are not only a threat to Taiwan but pose a significant concern for global stability. Following […]
Read MoreIn a significant visit to Taipei, a senior US lawmaker confirmed that long-awaited weapons destined for Taiwan are on the way, emphasizing the urgency of bolstering the island’s defense capabilities in light of China’s recent military maneuvers. Rep. Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, underscored the importance of these deliveries during a […]
Read MoreTaiwan’s President Lai Ching-tae has offered talks to China after China’s two-day exercise around the island nation of Taiwan in the South China Sea. He said that he is looking forward to increase mutual understanding and reconciliation between the two countries. Reuters reported this information in a report. Beijing expressed anger over Lai’s inaugural address […]
Read MoreBy Erin Hale Taipei, Taiwan – Protests are expected to resume in Taiwan on Friday over a divisive bill that would greatly expand the investigative powers of parliament and has already drawn thousands of people onto the streets. Protesters gathered outside the legislature on Tuesday to coincide with the first reading of the bill, and […]
Read MoreIn a dramatic turn of events, Taiwan’s parliament was engulfed in turmoil on Tuesday as lawmakers clashed over contentious reforms aimed at increasing parliamentary oversight. The heated debates come just one day after Lai Ching-te assumed the presidency, inheriting a divided political landscape and heightened tensions with China. A New President Amidst Political Upheaval Lai […]
Read MoreTaiwan’s newly elected president, Lai Ching-tae, said Taiwan only wants to follow the path of peace. Therefore, China should respect the wishes of the Taiwanese people. Stop making military and political threats to Taiwan. He made the call to Beijing in his first speech since being sworn in as Taiwan’s president on Monday. At this […]
Read MoreTaiwan President Lai Ching-te asked China on Monday to stop its military and political threats, saying in his inauguration speech that peace is the only choice and that Beijing had to respect the choice of the Taiwanese people. Lai, addressing the crowd outside the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, repeated a call for talks […]
Read MoreBy Keoni Everington TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The new governement plans to build science parks in countries where Taiwanese businesses operate such as Japan, Mexico, and the U.S. The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) on Wednesday (May 15) invited Economic Minister-designate J.W. Kuo (郭智輝) to discuss the information and communication technology (ICT) industry, […]
Read MoreBy William A. Stanton Taiwan News, Contributing Columnist Although I am a non-voting resident of Taiwan, I have lived and worked here since 2009, and it is clearly a country I care very much about. I deeply respect and appreciate all that Taiwan has accomplished. With little more than its highly skilled and hard-working population […]
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