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Visa-free nightmare: Taiwanese nabbed in overseas scams
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns citizens of fraud-related arrests in South Korea. Officials urge caution with visa-free entry and advise against dubious job offers.
2026/02/03 15:07
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Vice Premier Cheng departs for crucial trade negotiations
Taiwanese officials visit Washington, D.C., to negotiate reduced U.S. tariffs and boost investment. Talks focus on trade agreements, semiconductor integration, and AI partnerships.
2026/01/15 10:09
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Taiwan pushes back against UN Resolution 2758 claims
Taiwan urges the U.N. to clarify Resolution 2758, advocating for Taiwan’s inclusion. Officials stress the resolution doesn’t exclude Taiwan from U.N. participation.
2025/09/09 21:11
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Taiwan opposition leader slams cabinet shake-up after recall
Taiwan’s government reshuffles its Cabinet, affecting 10 agencies and 16 officials. KMT Chairman Eric Chu criticizes the changes, urging party unity for future elections.
2025/08/27 16:38
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Washington reaffirms support for Lai Ching-te transits
U.S. officials confirm Taiwanese President Lai’s transit aligns with policy, dismissing cancellation rumors. The U.S. upholds the "One China" policy amid regional tensions.
2025/07/30 11:00
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Taiwan hosts Eswatini delegation for academic exchange
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education hosted Eswatini officials to discuss international education and talent exchange. The visit focused on vocational training and scholarships.
2025/07/29 11:00
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American Institute urges caution on Taiwan tariff reports
The American Institute in Taiwan confirms ongoing tariff talks, urging reliance on official sources for updates. Rumors of a 32% U.S. tariff on Taiwan are labeled misinformation.
2025/07/22 16:05
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Taiwan officials flag concerns over Chinese social platform
Taiwan’s MAC minister raises concerns about Red Note’s role in political unification, urging regulatory measures. A Chinese scholar links the app to unification efforts.
2025/05/29 17:00
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MAC debunks false claims about Huang An’s Taiwan status
The Mainland Affairs Council refutes a viral video falsely claiming Huang An lost his citizenship. Officials stress the video is edited to mislead and sow discord.
2025/05/29 13:00
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Taiwan manufacturers seek alliance against U.S. tariffs
Machinery industry leaders in Taichung discuss U.S. tariff impacts with government officials. They seek collaboration to turn crises into opportunities and propose strategies to support industries and workers.
2025/04/14 20:00
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Experts predict TSMC may move tech to U.S. amid tariff talks
Trump threatens tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductors, prompting Taiwan’s economic officials to negotiate in D.C. TSMC may expand U.S. operations, boosting ties.
2025/02/12 10:57
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Nantou councilor dismissed over dual nationality issue
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council stresses the Nationality Act requires public officials to renounce foreign citizenship, sparking debate over dual nationality.
2025/01/03 09:51
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A-mei’s Taipei concerts spark earthquake-like tremors
Taiwanese pop star A-mei’s concerts at Taipei Dome on Dec. 21-22 sparked controversy as nearby residents likened vibrations to an earthquake. Local officials and Farglory Group address safety concerns.
2024/12/23 17:48
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Taiwan officials meet Trump team amid China tensions
Taiwanese officials Lin Fei-fan and Hsu Szu-chien met with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team in Washington, sparking international attention amid heightened Chinese military activity in the Taiwan Strait. The meeting, first reported by Reuters, comes as Trump prepares to return to the White House in January. The timing is strategically significant, with Taiwan seeking to establish early contact with the incoming administration. The talks coincide with China’s increased military presence around Taiwan, which Taiwanese officials view as an attempt by Beijing to set "red lines" for the new U.S. government and its allies. Neither the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, Trump’s transition team, nor the Chinese Embassy have commented on the meeting.
2024/12/12 12:06
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Lai to make historic visit to Guam’s Legislature
President Lai Ching-te received a warm welcome in Guam, meeting with officials and the Taiwanese community. He will discuss Taiwan’s diplomatic challenges and visit Guam’s Legislature.
2024/12/05 08:59
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Fans greet returning table tennis stars at Taoyuan Airport
Discover how Taiwan welcomed home its Olympic table tennis heroes, Lin Yun-ju and Chen Szu-yu, with open arms and cheers at Taoyuan International Airport. Officials and fans showed their support for the athletes’ achievements at Olympic Games Paris 2024.
2024/08/10 11:43
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Tensions flare in Taiwan’s legislature over boat incident
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s response to the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing boat by Chinese coast guards near Kinmen, including statements from national security and ocean affairs officials.
2024/07/04 16:02
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Taiwan advises travelers after Palau strip search
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises travelers to keep embassy contacts ready after a Taiwanese woman experiences a humiliating search in Palau, sparking calls for improved customs procedures and negotiations between Taiwanese officials and the Palau government for better treatment of travelers.
2024/07/02 17:56
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Taiwan group slams officials for downplaying 228 Incident
Discover the latest controversy surrounding the 228 Incident in Taiwan, where former officials are accused of downplaying the Kuomintang’s role in the massacre, sparking debate over death toll estimates and historical accountability.
2024/05/28 19:19
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Taiwan rebuffs China’s travel ban blame, cites openness
Explore the latest on cross-strait relations as Taiwan responds to China’s claims, emphasizing its openness for exchanges despite the DPP’s policies. Read about the ongoing debate and Taiwan’s readiness for dialogue.
2024/05/22 17:13
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Tsai Ing-wen awards medals for Taiwan’s development
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen awarded medals to Vice President Lai Ching-te and other senior officials, recognizing their contributions to national development and global presence.
2024/05/13 16:38
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’Made in Taiwan’ Heineken beer to hit global markets
Vice President Lai Ching-te, along with officials and Heineken Taiwan’s Managing Director Wu Chien-fu, launched a NT$13.5 billion investment in Pingtung for a net-zero carbon beer factory aimed at the East Asian market, marking Heineken’s deep-rooted expansion in Taiwan.
2024/04/26 21:55
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Google expands in Taiwan with new R&D building
Google opens its second hardware R&D building in Banqiao, New Taipei City, establishing Taiwan as its largest hardware research base outside the U.S. The facility features over 50 labs and aims to foster hardware and AI innovations with global tech talent. The event was attended by prominent Taiwanese and American officials, highlighting Taiwan’s growing tech industry and Google’s commitment to investing in the region despite geopolitical concerns.
2024/04/26 13:15
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Tsai Ing-wen heads to Hualien after 7.2 magnitude earthquake
In response to a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and officials convened an emergency briefing, stressing the need for vigilance and accurate information. Rescue operations and MRT disruptions follow in the quake’s wake.
2024/04/03 16:28
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China warns Taiwan of consequences under DPP’s current path
The story discusses recent statements from officials of China’s Taiwan Affairs Office and the Executive Yuan of Taiwan regarding rising cross-strait tensions, rumors of a "war tax," and accusations against the Democratic Progressive Party. Clarifications were made regarding the alleged plans for a war tax and the nature of military exercises for national security.
2024/03/27 15:50