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 …
Worldwide: Japan Debates Reopening Business Travel To And From China, Taiwan, Singapore And Other Countries
The Japanese government will look to begin discussions around mid-July to resume flights for certain qualified business purposes to China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, …
Amid Hong Kong convulsion, Taiwan pitches investors its democracy
Amid political turmoil in financial hub Hong Kong, Taiwan is pitching investors its democracy, rule of law and high quality of life as the island aims to draw more foreign money and talent, Taiwan’s …
China Says It Will Punish Lockheed Martin for Selling Missile Parts to Taiwan
But exactly how the country will sanction a company that can do very little business with it remains to be seen.