Taiwan confident of US support under Trump, minister says In interview, Taiwan’s minister of mainland affairs says Chinese President Xi is stoking ‘fanatic nationalism’. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2025
US lawmakers signal bipartisan support for Taiwan despite Trump's tariffs, criticism Despite Trump’s 32% tariff and past criticism, Taiwan has vowed to boost defence spending and strengthen economic ties with Washington. Euronews · Apr 18, 2025
Taiwan Says US Tariffs 'Highly Unreasonable' US President Donald Trump's tariffs were "highly unreasonable" and the government planned to start "serious negotiations" with Washington, Taipei said Thursday. International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025
Hegseth indicates US backing for Taiwan – but it is transactional Trump who has the final word Defence secretary’s trip to Asia shows the Trump administration is engaged with the region, but analysts warn Taipei to tread carefully The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025
China launches surprise military drills around Taiwan Taiwan says it has detected nearly 20 vessels off its coast as Beijing orders large scale sea and air exercises and calls leaders in Taipei ‘parasites’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025
Taiwan jails four soldiers, including three who worked in presidential office, for spying for China Soldiers had worked for ‘extremely sensitive and important units’ and ‘their acts betrayed the country’, Taipei court says The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2025
All England Open: Lakshya, Malvika progress to Round of 16; Prannoy bows out Lakshya Sen progressed to the second round of the All England Open Championships at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Tuesday, triumphing over Su Li-yang from Chinese Taipei 13-21, 21-17, 21-15. The Times of India · Mar 12, 2025
China’s defence ministry warns Taiwan ‘we will get you, sooner or later’ Threat after Taipei announces bigger military drills appears to mirror a line from children’s film Ne Zha 2 The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025
Taiwan is investigating a Chinese-crewed ship believed to have severed an undersea cable Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-crewed ship suspected of severing an undersea communications cable in the latest such incident adding to tensions between Taipei and Beijing The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Taiwan Players Go Nuclear In Chinese Invasion Board Game To stop invading Chinese forces seizing Taiwan, board gamer Ruth Zhong chooses the nuclear option: dropping an atomic bomb on the capital Taipei to secure the island's freedom and her victory. International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025
Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2025
US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence US State Department plays down changes as ‘routine’ update after Taipei welcomes ‘positive and friendly’ wording. Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2025
Taiwan's Lai Vows More Investment In US As Chip Tariffs Loom Taiwan will boost investment in the United States and on its own defences, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as Taipei seeks to head off US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on its semiconductor chips. International Business Times · Feb 14, 2025
Taiwan Identifies 52 'Suspicious' Chinese Ships For Close Monitoring Taiwan has identified 52 "suspicious" Chinese-owned ships flying flags of convenience that require close monitoring if detected near the island, the coast guard said Monday, as Taipei seeks to protect its subsea telecoms cables. International Business Times · Jan 27, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 22, 2025 Satwik-Chirag advance at Indonesia Masters with straight-games victory India's accomplished pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round with a commanding 21-16, 21-15 victory over Chen Zhi Ray and Lin Yu Chieh from Chinese Taipei at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Taiwan chipmaker TSMC evacuates factories after 6.4-magnitude earthquake The quake shook buildings as far as Taipei and prompted evacuations
The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2025 Mike Pence to Trump: cutting Taiwan support would ‘likely spark a new nuclear arms race’ Former vice-president makes surprise visit to Taipei and predicts that if China annexes its neighbour other Asia-Pacific countries will build nuclear arsenals
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025 How filmmakers and actors in Asia and the Asian diaspora are expanding representation It’s vastly different to work as an Asian actor in North American hubs such as Toronto, Los Angeles and New York — than in those in Asia, including Hong Kong and Taipei
Latin Times · Jan 3, 2025 Asian Shares Rise, Defying Slow Wall Street Start To 2025 Hong Kong, Sydney and Taipei climbed, while Seoul surged nearly two percent higher despite deepening political uncertainty in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2024 Taiwan’s presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.
Top News · Dec 26, 2024 Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-Je Indicted On Corruption Charges Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je indicted on corruption charges in Taiwan. Allegations include bribery and embezzlement. If convicted, he faces up to 28.5 yea...
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Red panda diplomacy offers glimmer of hope even as China-Taiwan tensions soar Taipei agrees to send African penguins to Shanghai in exchange for red pandas in bid to establish cooperative relationship between two cities
International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024 Ex-Taiwan Leader Says China Visit To Foster Cross-strait Peace Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou headed to China on Wednesday for a trip he said was aimed at building "a bridge for peace", after Beijing last week intensified military drills around the island.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has called for less confrontation between the sides even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets near the self governing island democracy
Golf Monthly · Dec 14, 2024 Chieh-po Lee Facts: 10 Things To Know About The Chinese Taipei Pro Chieh-po Lee came to prominence with his maiden Asian Tour win in 2024 – here are 10 things to know about the Chinese Taipei star