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The PLA Eastern Theatre Command conducted a "wartime financial support" drill, using a drone to deliver cases of gold bars, New Taiwan dollars, and US dollars to troops, reportedly simulating a Taiwan operation. The state media report detailing the exercise was later dele…
New shinkansen model delivered to Taiwan
A new N700ST shinkansen model, manufactured in Japan, has been delivered to Taiwan, marking the first time this specific model has been adopted outside Japan.
The latest ranking of Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea's top 100 tech companies by market value has been released. TSMC, a Taiwanese company, tops the list with a market value of over 130 trillion yen. Japan has the most companies in the top 100, with 43 companies, followed…
The film 'A Letter to Ah Ma' premiered in Taiwan as part of the 2026 Taoyuan Film Festival, marking its first screening in the country. The movie has been well-received by audiences, with many praising its portrayal of rural life and the struggles of women in rural areas.
2026 Strait-Talks Youth Science and Education Exchange Conference Opens in Fuzhou
The 2026 Strait-Talks Youth Science and Education Exchange Conference opened in Fuzhou on August 15, marking the first time that Taiwan's science and education workers have participated in the certification of mainland youth science and education assistants.
Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen said in an online interview that Taiwan has never been an independent country, dismissed the DPP's claim of de facto independence as nonsense, and urged acceptance of the 1992 Consensus.
Taiwan retiree teacher Qu Jizhi has been spreading Chinese traditional culture classics' footsteps without stopping. Despite her retirement, she continues to share her passion for Chinese culture with younger generations.
A Taiwanese student's vlog detailing his low-cost travels in Guangdong has gained significant traction on an overseas platform, showcasing mainland China's infrastructure and daily life. The videos and their comment sections are fostering increased cross-strait dialogue a…
The 'Same Name, Same Roots, Cross-Strait Unity' 2026 Fujian-Taiwan Same-Name Villages Reunion Journey commenced in Xiamen, Fujian, aiming to strengthen cultural ties and kinship between people from Fujian and Taiwan.
Taiwan’s 2027 defense spending to rise 16%, official media reports
Taiwan's Cabinet plans to propose a 16% increase in defense spending for 2027, pushing the budget past 1 trillion new Taiwan dollars ($31 billion) for the first time, in response to escalating Chinese pressure.
China's advanced hypersonic anti-ship missiles, like the YJ-20, are bolstering its anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities, potentially diverting US forces in a Taiwan Strait contingency.
Taiwanese politician Chen Peiqi's recent trip to mainland China has sparked controversy and attention. Despite initial plans to visit the mainland as a 'backpacker', Chen and her son were met with protests and online harassment from pro-independence groups. In response, C…
Taiwan's political parties are deadlocked over efforts to boost military drone capacity due to disagreements over funding and oversight. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party and the opposition broadly agree on the need to expand the island's arsenal of drones, but they…
Taiwan expresses support for quake-hit Kumamoto
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has offered condolences and pledged assistance following Tuesday's earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture. Taiwanese officials and politicians were among the first to express their support and voice their concern for their island neighbor.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office has expressed support for the upcoming film 'A Letter to My Grandma' to be showcased in Taiwan. The film, which tells the story of a grandson's love for his grandmother, has been well-received in China and is expected to resonate with Taiwane…
China's coastguard and civilian fleet are expanding their presence in the waters east of Taiwan, raising fears that Beijing may be rehearsing a containment strategy that would cut off the self-ruled island from outside trade and assistance.
The Taiwan Expo 2026, held in Tokyo, saw a record number of exhibitors from Taiwan, with 154 companies participating. The event, which focused on innovation and cooperation between Taiwan and Japan, was attended by Taiwan's Economic Department Minister, Kong Mingxin. The …
A Taiwanese photographer captures the beauty of a bountiful harvest festival rain in Hualien, Taiwan. The photographer, who wishes to remain anonymous, was able to get up close and personal with the locals as they celebrated the festival.
A 31-year-old woman in Taiwan has been charged with murder after allegedly giving her two young sons sleep medication and then smothering them to death in their home in January this year.
Taiwan tests how it would resist a Chinese siege at sea
Taiwan is testing how it would keep fuel and other vital supplies flowing if China tried to choke off the island. China has rehearsed a blockade, using naval ships and military planes to practice sealing off access to Taiwan.
Japan and China’s top diplomats hold first chat since Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Japan and China's top diplomats, Toshimitsu Motegi and Wang Yi, held their first exchange since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments about possible Japanese military intervention in a Taiwan crisis in November.
Excavation in Taiwan searches for remains of Japanese soldiers lost in WWII ship sinking
Experts in Taiwan are searching for the remains of Japanese soldiers who died in a WWII ship sinking. The site is linked to the sinking of a military transport vessel and other ships in the Bashi Channel after they were attacked by U.S. forces in 1944.
Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue and his wife, Taiwanese model Sarah Wang, have announced their divorce after 8 years of marriage. They made the announcement through their respective social media pages.
Top China, Philippines envoys to meet for first time since 2024
Top diplomats from China and the Philippines are set to meet this week for the first time in two years, as their rift widens from the South China Sea to include Japan and Taiwan. The meeting comes at a particularly tense time, with Manila becoming more outspoken in its op…
Democratic Taiwan must not become ‘China’s Taiwan,’ president says
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urged his Democratic Progressive Party to unite against China's "red terror" and protect the island's democracy, asserting Taiwan's independent identity despite Beijing's claims. He highlighted China's "legal warfare," including a new ethn…
Taiwan's biggest food safety scandal in years has become a political liability for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), giving the opposition valuable ammunition ahead of November's local elections.
A Taiwanese self-media person, who has visited Xinjiang multiple times, was impressed by the region's cultural tourism industry. She decided to stay in Xinjiang and use her video editing skills to showcase the region's unique culture and lifestyle.
Foreign visitors to Japan dip 2% in 1st half of 2026 as Chinese travelers drop
Foreign visitors to Japan fell 2.0 percent from a year earlier to 21.1 million in the first six months of 2026, with travelers from China more than halving amid soured bilateral ties between the Asian neighbors.
A group of Taiwanese youth embarked on a cultural journey in Sichuan, China, as part of the 23rd Taiwan Youth Summer Camp. The camp, organized by the Taiwan Association and the Sichuan Provincial Overseas Chinese Association, aims to promote cultural exchange and understa…
Taiwan Fund Inc. offers concentrated exposure to Taiwan's AI-driven semiconductor sector, with over 89% of assets in technology. The fund consistently outperforms the TAIEX and MSCI Taiwan Index in up cycles but experiences steeper losses during tech downturns.