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

Senator Sullivan warns of dangerous period ahead of Taiwan elections

Chinese President Xi Jinping's ominous New Year's message about the reunification of Taiwan raises concerns ahead of the upcoming presidential elections an...

Top News

Chinese Spy Balloons Hover Over Taiwan Ahead of High-Stakes Election

Chinese spy balloons and disinformation campaigns loom over Taiwan's election, raising tensions in the region. Is China trying to influence democracy?

Top News

The Guardian view on Taiwan’s elections: applaud democracy in action

Editorial: The outcome of a closely fought race will have repercussions beyond the island – but another contest this year is more critical

The Guardian - UK

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

Taiwan elections: China's shadow looms large over presidential poll

In Taiwan, the stakes are higher than ever as 19 million voters head to the polls on January 13 to choose their new president. China, which claims the island as its own territory, has gone so far as to cast the vote as a choice between war and peace. In…

France 24

Tensions rise as US takes action against terrorist leaders

Get the latest updates on the major escalations in the Middle East, including the U.S. taking out a militia leader in Baghdad and ISIS's claim of responsib...

Top News

Taiwan's 'White Terror' dictatorship still divides society

As Taiwan heads to the polls for a presidential election on January 13, we look back at a dark chapter in the island's past. Almost 80 years ago, on February 28, 1947, tens of thousands of Taiwanese who had risen up against the government were murdered. It was the start…

France 24

Stock forecaster who called 2023's bull run sees 4 'clear and present dangers' spelling 6 months of pain ahead

Stocks may be in for a volatile few months, but this is still the Roaring 2020’s, according to Yardeni. Expect the S&P 500 to rally to 5,400 by year-end.

Fortune

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

The Brothers Sun review – Michelle Yeoh is supreme and gloriously lethal in gangster comedy

Oscar-winner Yeoh is a fiercely protective mother who defends her family from Taiwanese assassins. It’s a fun, action-packed show – if you don’t mind some extremely groanworthy jokes

The Guardian - UK

The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.

Al Jazeera

Why temples are a top campaign stop in Taiwan’s election

Temples help politicians meet local voters, but there are concerns some may be too close to Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the island, some near key air force base

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near to a key air force base

The Independent UK

Taiwan 'Will Resist' China Interference In Election: Presidential Frontrunner

The Taiwanese people "will resist" China's attempts to influence the island's January 13 election, frontrunner presidential candidate Lai Ching-te told AFP on Wednesday as he hit the campaign trial 10 days before the pivotal poll.

International Business Times

Why Taylor Swift is caught up in Taiwan’s presidential election

Election candidate blames tensions with China for Shake It Off singer refusing to perform in Taipei

The Independent UK

Taiwan’s ‘cat warrior’: former US envoy Hsiao Bi-khim hopes to be next vice-president

The DPP hopes Hsiao’s contacts in Washington will help to convince voters that it can boost Taipei’s standing on the world stage and tackle China

The Guardian - UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Fortune

'Sacred mountain' TSMC becomes a flashpoint in Taiwan's election, as opposition blame China tensions for pushing the chipmaker to invest overseas

A VP debate on Monday even included a reference to Taylor Swift, as one candidate claimed the singer is avoiding the island due to geopolitics.

Al Jazeera

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island

Poll outcome will help set the tone for Washington-Beijing relations amid slight easing of tensions.

Top News

Heritage Foundation warns of looming demographic catastrophe in China

Explore the implications of Xi Jinping's vision for Taiwan and the challenges China faces in the latest speech. Is a conflict with Taiwan inevitable?

Top News

Xi Jinping threatens Taiwan reunification in New Year's address

Chinese President Xi Jinping renews threats of reunification with Taiwan while addressing the nation, amidst concerns over the economy and upcoming elections.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24

A lookahead for 2024: US elections, Paris Olympics, COP 29 and more

The year 2024 may have only just begun but it looks set to be an action-packed one. With a number of pivotal political, environmental, cultural and athletic events on the horizon, it can be difficult to keep track of what’s to come. FRANCE 24 sets out a a timeline of…

Latin Times

China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech

President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people

Self-ruled Taiwan, which is claimed by Beijing, will go to the polls latest this month to choose a new president.

International Business Times

Taiwan's President Tsai Urges China To Seek 'Peaceful Coexistence'

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek "long-term peaceful coexistence" and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan's "democratic procedures".

The Independent UK

Taiwan welcomes New Year with fireworks at skyscraper Taipei 101

Watch as Taiwan welcomes the New Year with fireworks at the skyscraper Taipei 101.

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan considers joining international criminal court to deter potential China invasion

Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan

International Business Times

China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech

President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.

1 … 66 67 68 69

People

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

Organisations

Democratic Progressive Party

52 stories

Kuomintang

48 stories

Taiwan Presidential Office

14 stories

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

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

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