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Taiwan President Lai honors Sadaharu Oh, hails baseball ties
President Lai Ching-te awarded baseball icon Sadaharu Oh the First Class Order of the Brilliant Star, praising his lifelong contributions to baseball and Taiwan–Japan sports exchanges. Oh voiced optimism that both nations could advance together to the U.S. finals at this year’s World Baseball Classic, elevating Asian baseball on the world stage.
2026/02/26 17:55
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Premier Cho reassures stability in Taiwan-U.S. trade ties
Premier Cho Jung-tai assures that the U.S. Supreme Court ruling won’t affect Taiwan-U.S. investment cooperation. Taiwan is preparing strategies to address tariff changes.
2026/02/23 12:32
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Talks about Taiwan-U.S. trade agreement fuels speculation
Deputy Premier Cheng Li-chiun will visit the U.S. to potentially sign the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, marking a significant step in Taiwan-U.S. trade relations.
2026/02/10 14:48
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President Lai calls out opposition over stalled budget vote
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visited Changhua to discuss tariff impacts with textile leaders. He urged opposition parties not to delay budget reviews amid U.S.-China talks.
2026/02/05 20:20
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Taiwan touts U.S. ties as opposition visits Beijing forum
President Lai announces three Taiwan-U.S. cooperation directions after EPPD talks, criticizes KMT for Beijing engagement while neglecting defense budget review.
2026/02/03 13:09
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Taiwan opposition head slammed for calling China family
Cheng Li-wun, KMT chairwoman, stresses the Cross-Strait Forum’s role in easing Taiwan-China tensions. She dismisses military trade-off claims and supports U.S. ties. Critics question her stance on China.
2026/01/29 18:13
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Pax Silica Declaration signed at Taiwan-U.S. dialogue
Taiwan and the U.S. concluded the sixth Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue, signing key agreements to boost AI supply chains and digital infrastructure.
2026/01/28 14:47
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Taiwan official touts benefits of new U.S. trade agreement
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Jin-lung announced that the new U.S.-Taiwan tariff trade agreement will boost industrial competitiveness and reduce revenue uncertainty.
2026/01/26 12:00
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Taiwan defense budget blocked by opposition parties again
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2026/01/23 18:00
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President Lai faces demand for national security report
Taiwan’s legislators approved a security report motion. KMT and TPP outvoted DPP with 55 to 51 votes. The motion requires President Lai’s security report. U.S. emphasizes Taiwan’s defense budget importance.
2026/01/23 14:00
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AIT director backs Taiwan’s plan to raise defense to 5% GDP
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te emphasizes a NT$1.25 trillion defense budget to bolster economic security and sovereignty. U.S. supports Taiwan’s defense efforts.
2026/01/22 17:46
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Taiwan says Lutnick’s US$500B investment claim is misleading
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan clarifies that its $250 billion corporate investment and $250 billion credit insurance are separate from U.S. negotiations. This distinction aims to prevent misreporting and ensure smooth future talks. The Taiwan-U.S. investment MOU guides these efforts, focusing on supply chain collaboration.
2026/01/20 17:40
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Taiwan People’s Party criticizes Taiwan-U.S. trade agreement
Taiwan People’s Party criticizes Taiwan-U.S. trade deal, citing lack of democratic oversight and potential risks to Taiwan’s industry and economic stability.
2026/01/16 16:23
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Taiwan minister to lead delegation to U.S. for EPPD talks
Taiwan’s Minister Kung Ming-hsin will lead a delegation to Washington, D.C., for the U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue on Jan. 26. The meeting will focus on revisiting key economic topics, with supply chain security as a potential highlight.
2026/01/13 16:00
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Huang tight-lipped on official meetings in Washington
Huang Kuo-chang of the Taiwan People’s Party led a delegation to Washington to discuss Taiwan’s defense and tariff issues with U.S. officials.
2026/01/13 10:52
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TPP chair Huang travels to U.S. over arms purchase concerns
Taiwan People’s Party Chair Huang Kuo-chang visits Washington, D.C. to discuss arms purchases and tariffs. He aims for open dialogue with U.S. officials.
2026/01/12 16:26
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Defense ministry downplays China strike fears after U.S. op
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense dismisses fears of a Chinese strike, assuring military readiness. Deputy Minister Hsu discusses budget oversight and preparedness.
2026/01/05 20:00
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Taiwan opposition rules out Chinese decapitation strike
KMT Vice Chair Hsiao Hsu-tsen states China won’t strike Taiwan, citing Xi’s ties and national interests. He critiques U.S. actions in Venezuela and highlights KMT’s role in easing cross-strait tensions.
2026/01/05 18:00
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President Lai’s approval rating narrows gap in new poll
Taiwan’s latest poll shows a split in public opinion on President Lai Ching-te’s leadership, with 48.6% disapproval and 43.4% approval. His assertive governance and recent strategies, including a major investment plan, have narrowed the gap.
2025/12/23 12:00
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Guardian: Taiwan gains unexpected win in Honduran election
Taiwan gains unexpected influence in Honduras’ unresolved election as candidates vow to cut ties with China. U.S. pressure and China’s unfulfilled promises play key roles.
2025/12/19 16:53
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New U.S. arms sale to strengthen Taiwan’s defenses
The U.S. approves a historic US$11.154 billion arms sale to Taiwan, boosting its defense amid China tensions. The deal includes HIMARS, howitzers, and drones.
2025/12/18 17:26
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Second Trump-era arms sale to Taiwan worth US$11 billion
U.S. notifies Taiwan of US$11.154B arms sale. The sale includes helicopters and missile systems. MOFA says this supports Taiwan’s security. Taiwan aims to deepen U.S. defense cooperation.
2025/12/18 11:56
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Taiwan projects 3.54% economic growth in 2026, AI key driver
Taiwan’s economy is set to grow by 3.54% in 2026, driven by AI and eased U.S. tariffs. Minister Kung highlights Taiwan’s role in the global supply chain.
2025/12/15 17:31
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Google executive Anita Chen to chair AmCham Taiwan in 2026
Anita Chen, Google’s Taiwan Government Affairs Lead, will chair AmCham Taiwan in 2026. Her leadership aims to enhance U.S.-Taiwan ties through resilient supply chains and energy security.
2025/12/15 16:04
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South Korea faces dilemma over Taiwan security issue
Japan’s PM Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan’s security have increased China-Japan tensions. South Korea faces a strategic dilemma, balancing U.S. and China relations.
2025/12/13 08:00