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President Tsai stresses value of enhancing military training
President Tsai Ing-wen traveled to Penghu County to oversee the national army demonstrate combat shooting on Friday (Dec. 30), just 3 days after announcing the extension of Taiwan’s military service.2022/12/30 20:33 -
Taiwan reinstates 1-year conscription amid soaring tensions
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen announced during a press conference on Tuesday (Dec. 27) that after 2 years of deliberation, Taiwan will reinstate the one-year military service starting in 2024.2022/12/28 17:21 -
Taiwan extends basic boot camp training to eight weeks
Taiwan is upping the ante on its military training, as President Tsai Ing-wen announced on Tuesday (Dec. 27) extending compulsory service to one full year.2022/12/28 16:32 -
Poll: Taiwan president’s approval rate lowest in 44 months
A survey by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation released Tuesday (Dec. 21) shows Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen’s (蔡英文) approval rate has dropped to its lowest level in 44 months.2022/12/21 17:01 -
Australian delegation wraps up unofficial visit to Taiwan
A cross-party group of federal politicians from Australia wrapped up a five-day visit to Taiwan on Friday (Dec. 9), meeting privately with President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday morning, and remaining low-key during their entire stay.2022/12/10 09:22 -
Taiwan’s 9-in-1 elections attract global media attention
The world was on watch for Taiwan’s 9-in-1 elections on Saturday (Nov. 26). Foreign media, however, focused their attention on cross-strait relations, as many viewed this election as a "mid-term" test for President Tsai Ing-wen, a test to see if the people of Taiwan are satisfied with the current Democratic Progressive Party administration.2022/11/28 00:12 -
KMT wins big in Taiwan local elections as ruling DPP stumbes
Taiwan’s main opposition party Kuomintang won big in the local elections on Saturday (Nov. 26), dominating 13 cities and counties in Taiwan.2022/11/27 23:26 -
President Tsai resigns as party chair after election setback
President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as the party chairperson after the ruling party suffered a crushing defeat in the local elections on Saturday (Nov. 26).2022/11/27 01:15 -
TSMC founder Morris Chang to represent Taiwan at APEC
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen named Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company founder Morris Chang as Taiwan’s representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Thursday (Oct. 20).2022/10/21 18:17 -
President Tsai heads to Taoyuan Airport for border reopening
President Tsai Ing-wen and Premier Su Tseng-chang arrived at Taoyuan International Airport on Thursday (Oct. 13) to cheer airport staff on Taiwan’s borders reopening after a 2-year hiatus in arrivals.2022/10/14 15:58 -
President Tsai hints at precision missiles to boost defense
President Tsai Ing-wen said Monday (Oct. 10) that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait was the basis for the development of cross-strait relations.2022/10/10 20:09 -
Taiwan president oversees handover of navy’s new Yushan LDP
Taiwan military took delivery of the first domestically-built Yushan landing platform dock (LDP) on Friday (Sept. 30) in the presence of President Tsai Ing-wen.2022/10/04 12:00 -
U.S. Congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan
President Tsai Ing-wen greeted an 8-member delegation of the U.S. Congress at the Office of the President on the morning of Sept. 8. This is the largest U.S. delegation yet to visit Taiwan compared to the several delegations that arrived in August.2022/09/23 14:13 -
President Tsai pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
President Tsai Ing-wen paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, who passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday in a tweet on Sept. 92022/09/23 14:12 -
「英文大便發表愚蠢評論」 嘉中英文考題爆羞辱蔡英文
國立嘉義高中英文考題竟辱罵總統蔡英文?一名學生投訴,表示開學考的英文考題題目為「President Tsai-englishit made some silly ____ in her speech」,答案及整句翻譯為「總統蔡英文在她的演講中發表愚蠢的評論」,認為老師以silly(愚蠢的)及Tsai-englishit來影射蔡英文。但出題老師否認,表示是為了提高學生學習興趣,才挖苦政治人物。2019/02/19 07:32