Fighter jets took off from a Taiwan airbase Thursday as the self-ruled island dispatched aerial and naval forces in response to China’s launch of
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China Stages ‘Punishment’ War Games Around Taiwan
A furious China launched “punishment” drills around Taiwan (May 23) on Thursday in what it said was a response to “separatist acts,” sending up
Taiwan’s Indigenous Solutions for National Defense
On March 14, 2024, scientists and reporters from around the world gathered at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to
New Taiwanese President Calls On China to Stop Its Threats
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) asked China on Monday to stop its military and political threats, saying in his inauguration speech that peace is
How Does Organized Crime in Taiwan Compare to the 1990s? Part Two: Politics
Note: This is a follow-up on our previous article on the impact of organized crime in Taiwanese business. Read the first article here. After
Taiwan’s Lai to Bolster ‘Porcupine’ Defense Against China Threat
The incoming Taiwanese president’s best strategy to stop China from seizing the self-ruled island will likely be to bolster an agile defensive
Tracking China’s ‘Gray Zone’ Balloon Flights Over Taiwan
About a month before Taiwan’s January presidential election, China began sending intruders over the Taiwan Strait: more than 100 balloons, some of
Taiwan Diplomacy Power Rankings: May 16, 2024
Your one-stop shop for all of Taiwan’s diplomacy efforts. If there’s been a bilateral meeting, a trade agreement, a cultural exchange or an informal
Taiwan Must Invest in Building Its Own ‘Strengths,’ Vice President-Elect Says
Taiwan is grateful for continued U.S. security assistance but must invest in building its own “strengths” first and show the world its support for the
The Unusual Shape of the Debate Around Fertility Treatment in Taiwan
In its 2020 census data, Taiwan’s working-age population was shown to have fallen for the first time, with its 16.55 million people aged 15 to 64
Taiwan Tech Update: May 3, 2024
This roundup details Taiwan’s efforts to build a complete indigenous satellite communication network, TSMC’s difficulties in developing chip
Taiwan Is Experiencing Millions of Cyberattacks Every Day. The World Should Be Paying Attention
Lennon Y.C. Chang, Deakin University Taiwan stands out as a beacon of democracy, innovation and resilience in an increasingly autocratic region.