Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Ukraine War: How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media

In China’s cyberspace, Russian propaganda continues to influence the discourse over the war in Ukraine. Experts say the efforts could be Beijing’s attempt to trigger anti-Western sentiments.

The News Lens

China warns U.S. against House Speaker Pelosi visiting Taiwan

China warned on Thursday it would take strong measures if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and said such a visit would severely impact Chinese-U.S. relations, following media reports she would go next week.

Reuters

China ship shadows research vessel, Filipino scientists wary

Philippine officials say a Chinese coast guard ship maneuvered for days near a research vessel deployed by Philippine and Taiwanese scientists to undertake a crucial survey of undersea fault lines west of the northern Philippines, causing concern among the scientists on board

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Yellen faces bipartisan pressure to toughen Russia sanctions

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was pushed by legislators from both sides of the aisle Wednesday to strengthen moves to cut off financial links with Russia, and was queried on the Biden administration’s readiness to impose sanctions on China in the event it moved aggressively toward Taiwan.

Tribune News Service

Taiwan needs to pick better allies

In the same week that Taiwanese took to the streets to repudiate Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan's leaders rolled out the red carpet for a visit by former US President Donald Trump's secretary of state, Mike Pompeo. This is the same man who, together with Mr Trump, withheld military aid…

Bangkok Post

Why is Australia so concerned about China's planned security agreement with Solomon Islands?

Seen the headlines but haven't followed closely? This is why China's proposed new security pact with Solomon Islands is a big deal for Australia.

ABC News

Taiwan tightens Russia export curbs, details tech rules

Taiwan's government said on Wednesday it was tightening export curbs to Russia as part of sanctions on the country for its invasion of Ukraine, detailing rules to prevent technology and chips from being using for military purposes.

Reuters

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Taiwan aims for zero serious COVID cases as infections edge up

Taiwan is aiming for zero serious COVID-19 infections and an "effective" control of the virus, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, responding to a gradual increase in the number of domestic cases as it pledges to keep its reopening on track.

Reuters

US Approves $95 Million Sale of Missile Defense Support to Taiwan

The US announced Tuesday it has approved the sale of up to $95 million worth of training and equipment to support Taiwan's Patriot missile defense system, something Taipei said would help protect the island from any invasion by China. "The proposed sale will help to sustain (Taiwan’s) missile density and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US approves $95m sale of missile defence support to Taiwan

WASHINGTON: The United States announced Tuesday it has approved the sale of up to US$95 million worth of training and equipment to support Taiwan's Patriot missile defence system, something Taipei said would help protect the island from any invasion by China.

Bangkok Post

US approves $95m Patriot weapons support for Taiwan

Potential sale is the third since Joe Biden became president in January 2021 and is likely to upset China.

Al Jazeera

Youth Politics in East And Southeast Asia

Traditional parties are up against an unstoppable force of young activists set to shape democracy in the region.

The News Lens

U.S. approves $95 million boost to Taiwan's air defense system

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of equipment, training and other items to support the Patriot Air Defense System in a deal valued at up to $95 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Gogoro Electric Scooter Tech Company Officially Goes Public On NASDAQ

Taiwanese electric scooter tech firm Gogoro officially went public on NASDAQ in April, 2022, at the start of another busy year for the company.

RideApart

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Al Jazeera

Taiwanese scooter brand Gogoro makes Nasdaq debut in rare IPO

Electric scooter maker is just the third Taiwanese firm to go public in the US in the past five years.

Benzinga

Intel CEO Looks To Meet TSMC On His Asia Visit To Meet Customers, Suppliers

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) CEO Pat Gelsinger is visiting Asian customers and suppliers in Japan, Taiwan, and India, Bloomberg reports. Gelsinger also looks to meet leading contract chipmaker and client Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:TSM). Intel depends on Tokyo Electron Ltd (OTC:TOELY) for chipmaking equipment. Also Read: Nvidia Weighs Intel As Chip Making Foundry, Intel Shares Its Ambitious…

Al Jazeera

How difficult would it be for China to invade Taiwan?

As observers worry about the growing possibility, an invading force would still have huge challenges to overcome.

Al Jazeera

In Solomon Islands, Australia’s largesse faces China challenge

Canberra is facing questions about the limits of its economic diplomacy as Pacific neighbour boosts ties with Beijing.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Al Jazeera

After Ukraine war, Taiwan’s chip supremacy raises economic stakes

Island’s importance to global supply chains is under scrutiny amid predictions of an invasion by China in coming years.

Reuters

U.S. discusses 'opportunities' for Taiwan to participate at WHO meeting

U.S. and Taiwanese officials have held talks on expanding Taiwan's international participation including "opportunities" for the island to attend a major World Health Organization meeting next month.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan Puppeteers Look to NFTs to Keep Their Art Alive

A group of Taiwanese puppeteers are looking to use non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, to help bring their traditional art form into the modern era and keep it relevant for a new audience. NFTs are crypto assets representing a digital item such as an image, video, or even land in virtual…

Reuters

'From our heart': Taiwan rejects China's criticism over Ukraine aid

Taiwan's foreign minister on Friday strongly rejected criticism of its relief efforts for Ukraine from China, saying the aid came "from our heart" and was not an exercise in political manipulation.

Benzinga

NFTs Are Helping Taiwanese Puppeteers Keep Their Art Alive

Pili International Multimedia — which makes Taiwan's longest-running puppetry television show, Pili — told Reuters that it is now looking to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to keep its traditional art form relevant in

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’: Why island may not be the next Ukraine

Self-ruled island’s dominance in semiconductors is seen by some analysts as a deterrent against an invasion by Beijing.

The Guardian - UK

White House says the US has evidence that the war against Ukraine has been ‘a strategic disaster’ – as it happened

Germany, France and the UK reject Russia’s demand to pay for gas in roubles; Kremlin announces further sanctions for EU leaders

1 … 203 204 205 206

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

House of Representatives

1,284 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.