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5 years of cold-chain investment pays off for Taiwan mangoes
Taiwan’s Irwin mangoes now sell at Paris’s Galeries Lafayette for 60 euros per kg — ten times the local price — after farmers pivoted from China’s 2023 ban.
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Buchholz: Taiwan’s chip crown is both a shield and a target
Former White House economist Todd Buchholz warns Taiwan’s chip dominance makes it a ’target’ for China, urging pivot to defense software at Taipei summit.
2026/06/25 09:48
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習近平不動武就奪台? 美學者揭戰略:川普態度恐成北京助力
美國智庫「外交關係協會」主席哈斯(Richard Haass)及亞洲研究員薩克斯(David Sacks)22日在國際期刊《外交事務》以「中國可能不費一兵一卒贏得台灣」(China Could Win Taiwan Without Fighting)為題撰文,稱中國可能透過削弱美國對台北的支持、迫使台灣接受北京的條件,最終達成無需訴諸武力就拿下台灣的目的,且美國總統川普(Donald Trump)的對台立場恐成因素之一。
2026/06/23 15:51
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Cheng Li-wun says U.S. lawmakers see softer China stance
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun defended her claim that U.S. lawmakers see China showing a ’softer side’ toward Taiwan after a two-week trip to the United States.
2026/06/17 17:00
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不凍了!不滿「護照ROC太小」刪預算 徐巧芯挨轟:盼未來改版放大
立法院正審查2026年中央政府總預算,國民黨立委徐巧芯日前不滿「Republic of China」小至難以辨識,提案凍結外交部領事事務局「印刷及製作護照」事務費新台幣100萬元。徐巧芯今(10)日於外委會審查預算時表示,這案可改為主決議,希望未來改版可考慮放大「Republic of China」字樣,強調不影響對我國外交事務運作與護照印製。
2026/06/10 19:29
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護照「ROC變小」!徐巧芯提案凍預算 綠委反嗆:TAIWAN變大了
國民黨立委徐巧芯今(6)日遭曝不滿護照封面,中華民國護照英文字樣「Republic of China」小至難以辨識,直指是「必須依靠放大鏡才能辨識的裝飾圖案」,因此提案凍結外交部領事事務局「印刷及製作護照」事務費新台幣100萬元,直至有改進報告後才可動支。民進黨立委許智傑對此反問,R.O.C.變小了,但是TAIWAN變大了,這樣不是更能提升台灣的國際能見度,難道藍委不喜歡嗎?
2026/06/06 16:18
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Taiwan boosts CEE fund by 50M euros during Vystrčil visit
Taiwan expands its Central and Eastern Europe investment fund by 50M euros during Czech Senate President Vystrčil’s visit. China condemns the trip.
2026/06/04 19:30
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Bundestag delegation meets Lai, rejects China’s interference
German lawmakers led by Till Steffen met Taiwan’s President Lai and rejected China’s criticism, saying democratic exchanges ’will not accept third-party interference.’
2026/05/26 15:13
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Taiwan awaits clarity as U.S. stalls US$14B arms package
Taiwan says it received no official notification of a US$14B arms sale pause. Acting Navy Secretary Cao cites Iran war; Trump calls it leverage with China.
2026/05/22 16:46
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Taiwan cracks down on suspected Nvidia smuggling to China
Taiwan prosecutors crack down on tech fraud, seizing 50 servers with Nvidia chips. Three executives detained for forgery and false registration.
2026/05/22 16:36
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Taiwan announces wage boost, family policy reforms
Premier Cho Jung-tai highlighted Taiwan’s achievements and future plans, including a child support proposal, wage increases, and reaffirming sovereignty amid cross-strait tensions.
2026/05/19 16:38
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Lai under pressure at home, abroad on 2nd anniversary
Taiwan’s President Lai survives impeachment (56-50 vote) as Trump calls US$14B arms package ’negotiating chip’ after Beijing summit. Congress vows support despite uncertainty.
2026/05/19 16:28
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Taiwan left guessing after dueling Trump-Xi readouts
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai says the island is ’closely monitoring’ after China warned Trump of ’collision—even conflict,’ but the White House stayed silent.
2026/05/15 15:15
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China’s Xi issues stark Taiwan warning to Trump in Beijing
Xi Jinping warned Trump that US-China ties could enter an ’extremely dangerous place’ over Taiwan, pressuring him to delay a US$14B arms sale to the island.
2026/05/14 18:30
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Analysts warn Taiwan could upend Trump’s landmark China trip
Trump met Xi in Beijing with Taiwan as the summit’s ’wild card.’ Former U.S. Ambassador Burns urged Trump to maintain 50 years of Taiwan arms sales policy.
2026/05/14 15:39
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Taiwan watches nervously as Trump meets Xi in Beijing
Trump lands in Beijing for his first China visit in 8.5 years. China’s People’s Daily warns Taiwan is ’the biggest point of risk’ between the two nations.
2026/05/13 22:12
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Taiwan tests US missiles in Kinmen as Trump heads to Beijing
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2026/05/13 16:50
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Javelin missiles debut in Taiwan’s Kinmen live-fire exercise
Taiwan fired U.S.-made Javelin anti-tank missiles for the first time in Kinmen during a live-fire drill simulating a Chinese amphibious invasion near the frontline islands.
2026/05/13 12:59
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Taiwan arms sales on table as Trump prepares to meet Xi
Trump says he will discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi at Beijing summit. U.S. senators urge administration to proceed with US$14B weapons package approved in January.
2026/05/12 14:57
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Taiwan shifts strategy as U.S. absence reshapes WHA talks
Taiwan says international support for WHA participation remains strong despite U.S. WHO exit. Taipei plans first smart healthcare expo in Geneva amid China’s block.
2026/05/11 20:13
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How Taiwan outfoxed China with a retired A340 airline jet
Taiwan’s President Lai returned home aboard a retired China Airlines jet now owned by Eswatini, bypassing a Chinese blockade that denied overflight permits.
2026/05/05 18:52
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Taiwan airlines freeze fuel surcharges despite oil surge
Taiwanese airlines, including EVA Air and Starlux Airlines, will freeze May fuel surcharges despite rising oil prices. They aim to shield passengers from increased costs.
2026/05/05 14:49
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President Lai completes Africa visit that defied Beijing
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te returned from Eswatini on Tuesday after using the African kingdom’s royal jet to bypass China’s flight permit cancellations.
2026/05/05 11:35
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President Lai meets queen mother, calls Eswatini home
Taiwan’s President Lai made a secret visit to Eswatini using war-zone protocols, arriving unannounced as Beijing intensifies pressure on Taiwan’s last African ally.
2026/05/04 13:53
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All 108 M1A2T tanks now in Taiwan after final batch arrives
Taiwan received the final 28 M1A2T tanks from the US on Sunday, completing a US$1.29B procurement. The 108-tank fleet marks Taiwan’s biggest armor upgrade in decades.
2026/04/27 16:54