Taiwan condemns China’s conduct at Japan event

TAIPEI--China’s ambassador to Denmark demanded the removal of a Taiwanese representative from a reception hosted by the Japanese Embassy in February and left the event abruptly when the request was denied, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...

Taiwan running out of time for satellite communications, space chief tells AFP

Taiwan's space chief Wu Jong-shinn says the "clock is ticking" for the democratic island to launch its own satellites to secure internet and phone services during a potential conflict with China. The island faces the constant threat of an invasion...

Taiwan beating South Korea in key wealth gauge, with lots of TSMC help

The rapid appreciation of the Taiwanese currency this year is another factor that helps explain why the island’s GDP per capita has caught up so fast [TAIPEI] Taiwan is set to surpass South Korea this year in terms of wealth for the first time in...

Taiwan unveils new Kamikaze jet drone, Mighty Hornet IV

The Mighty Hornet IV strike drone. September 2025. Photo credit: Taiwan News The American company Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, in collaboration with Taiwan’s National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), has unveiled...

Taiwan scraps paper arrival card 1 October

SINGAPORE, 19 September: Taiwan will transition to a mandatory, digital arrival card system on 1 October, making the traditional paper-based arrival card redundant. Travellers will need to complete the digital Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) if they...

Taiwan: Hospital-at-Home reduces hospital stay and medical expenditure

The pilot programme Hospital-at-Home (HaH) launched recently by the country's National Health Insurance Scheme has found that the patients in the HaH programme recovered faster and incurred less expenditure on treatment. The results showed that...

World News | Taiwan Detects 13 Chinese Aircraft, 6 Naval Vessels Near Its Territory

Taipei [Taiwan], September 19 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has reported further Chinese military activity around its territory, with 13 sorties by aircraft of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six People's Liberation...

World AFP Taiwan running out of time for satellite communications, space chief tells AFP

Taiwan's space chief Wu Jong-shinn says the "clock is ticking" for the democratic island to launch its own satellites to secure internet and phone services during a potential conflict with China. The island faces the constant threat of an invasion...

Trump declined to approve $680 million in Taiwan military aid, pushing future arms sales

Xi has instructed the PLA to be capable of seizing Taiwan by 2027, according to US military and intelligence officials, who stress that the date is not a deadline for an invasion. “This would be exactly the wrong time for the US to take the foot...

China’s defence min renews threats to take over Taiwan

China’s defence minister renewed threats that his country would take over self-ruled Taiwan as he opened a security forum in Beijing on Thursday. The “restoration” of Taiwan to China “is an integral part of the post-war international order,” Dong...

Ambassador Bowman joins Taipei intl. women’s club 75th celebration

On 16 September, Ambassador Bowman had the pleasure of joining the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Taipei International Women’s Club. Ambassador Bowman used her Remarks as a means of congratulating and thanking this esteemed club, built...

Moon Festival brings a taste of Taiwan to city

READY TO SHINE: Colac’s first Taiwan Moon Festival is coming to life tomorrow with traditional crafts, food and entertainment. Pictured are Vicky Yeh, Jo Crosbie, Queena Lai and Gini Chen. Jo Crosbie’s “crazy dream” of hosting an ancient festival...

Farm to fabric: Banana fiber could shape Taiwan’s next textile wave

By Reuters Published September 18, 2025 Entrepreneur Nelson Yang is drawing inspiration from Taiwan's history to transform the humble banana plant into an unlikely sustainable textile. A worker carries the middle section of a banana plant, known...

Chinese Defense Minister: Beijing 'Always Ready' to Attack Taiwan

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivered his first high-profile public address in months on Thursday, emphasizing the Communist Party’s resolve to destroy Taiwanese sovereignty. Speaking at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing – a platform for the...

Chuck Grassley shares updates on cancer discussions, staff treats, and ag trade with Taiwan

Senator Chuck Grassley | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator Chuck Grassley | Official U.S. Senate headshot Senator Chuck Grassley, a longtime U.S. Senator representing Iowa, shared updates on September 17, 2025, about his recent meetings and...

Rep. Marlin Stutzman marks Constitution Day and highlights agricultural trade with Taiwan

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a U.S. Congressman representing Indiana's 3rd district, marked Constitution Day and addressed several topics in recent social media posts.On September 17, 2025, Stutzman acknowledged the significance of the United States...

Taiwan battles low birth rate with new family subsidies

Families in Taiwan will receive cash incentives for newborns and fertility treatment. Published On 18 Sep 202518 Sep 2025 Taiwan has announced that it is fighting back against low population growth with a new subsidy programme to encourage...

Taiwan Courts India: Rare Earth Minerals Offered To Break China’s Monopoly

New Delhi: Taiwan has extended a proposal to India in a sector that could reshape global supply chains. Locked in hostility with Beijing, the island nation has signalled its willingness to take rare earth minerals from India and, in return,...

Taiwan’s status is undetermined

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi (王毅) has made repeated claims that the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Declaration affirm that Taiwan was to be “returned to China.”...

Taipei air, defense exhibition opens

The Taipei Aerospace and Defense Exhibition opened yesterday, showcasing 51 new military systems and a record number of exhibitors, while deals were signed to coproduce missiles and drones with overseas firms. The three-day event, which runs...