The source declined to say exactly how many Taiwan officials were asked to sign the paper but said its acting chief, Kao Ming-tsun, had returned to the island late on Thursday aft …
Fighting in Taiwan parliament over disputed nomination
World Fighting in Taiwan parliament over disputed nomination. Posted . Fighting erupted inside and outside of Taiwan’s parliament again on Friday (July 16) over the disputed nomin …
If China Invades, Taiwan Could Target Shanghai And Beijing With Cruise Missiles
If that happens, Taiwan could do more than merely defend its islands and beaches. It could strike back at China with a growing arsenal of long-range, supersonic cruise missiles that could reach as far …
Hong Kong demands Taiwan officials sign ‘one China’ document for visa renewal: source
Taiwan officials in Hong Kong have been told their visas will not be renewed if they don’t sign a document supporting Beijing’s claim to Taiwan under its “one China” policy, a person with direct …
Two Taiwan Helicopter Crew Members Killed In China ‘Invasion’ Drill
A warship launches a US-made Harpoon missile during the annual drill Photo: TAIWAN DEFENCE MINISTRY / Handout. Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to one …
How Taiwan beat the coronavirus
Everything is mostly reopened, and the only signs of Covid-19 are the frequent temperature checks and the expectation to wear masks on the subway. Here’s what it did right.
Taiwan, which has been prepared for a pandemic since SARS, has stood out for its effective response to Covid-19
Taiwan has been praised for its highly effective Covid-19 response. The territory, which has nearly 24 million citizens, has had only 451 cases and seven deaths. Taiwan had a plan in place for years, …
WeMo, one of Taiwan’s biggest scooter-sharing platforms, gears up for international expansion
Scooters, a common sight on the streets of Taiwan, give commuters an alternative to cars in the country’s densely-populated cities. Gogoro is probably best-known internationally for its electric …
Taiwan-EU Disagreement Reflects ‘Mess’ in Reopening Borders after COVID-19
Analysts say a dispute between Taiwan and the European Union for its ban on Taiwanese travelers may typify future diplomatic squabbles among governments around the world as they seek consensus on …
Thailand Is Taking Steps to Recognize Same-Sex Couples. But What About the Rest of Southeast Asia?
Last week, however, Thailand took tentative steps towards joining Taiwan when its government approved a bill that would allow for registration of same-sex unions. The new bill, which must still make …