The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Taiwan held live fire drills in its northernmost territory on Wednesday, putting the spotlight on a remote island that is strategically located at a chokepoint near China - and potentially vulnerable to attack.

After acing a pair of phase 3 trials, Astellas Pharma Inc (OTC:ALPMF) has reported the failure of fezolinetant to beat placebo in a late-stage study of patients in Asia. The study randomized 302 women in China, Korea, and Taiwan.  After 12 weeks, Astellas saw numerical improvements in the rate of hot flashes from baseline…

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Five days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Wang Jixian sat down in front of his phone camera, fresh-shaven and sporting a small Chinese flag on his shirt, to record his final words.

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have forged a relationship they say has “no limits.” But the grinding war in Ukraine is increasing pressure on China to disavow Putin’s aggression or face international condemnation that could upend its own strategies in challenging the U.S.…

Fast food, sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia

Taiwan's air force said one of its French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jets appears to have been lost off the island's east coast, but the pilot has been rescued after parachuting to safety

A Taiwanese Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed into the sea off the island's southeast coast on Monday after mechanical issues but the pilot was rescued, the air force said, the second combat aircraft loss in the space of three months.

Taiwanese personal computer maker ASUS said on Monday that its shipments to Russia are at an "effective standstill" and that it abides by international regulations, after a Ukraine minister asked it to leave the country.

Thai artists have an opportunity to exhibit their works in Taiwan and win a prize during the 2023 "Taoyuan International Art Award", which will open a call for submissions from April 4 to 22.