China-Taiwan Conflict

Chinese Military Stages Massive Show of Force with 2 Aircraft Carriers, Dozens of Jets, 70 Warships Targeting Taiwan

China deployed two aircraft carrier groups and approximately 70 naval vessels in waters surrounding Taiwan throughout May, according to a Taiwanese security official. This maneuver marks one of Beijing's most assertive displays of maritime power in recent years, intensifying concerns...
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te

Taiwan’s Political Paralysis Undermines President Lai’s Agenda Amid Rising Chinese Pressure

One year after taking office, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te finds his presidency engulfed in a storm of political turmoil. Elected in January 2024 on a platform promising to defend Taiwan's democracy against growing Chinese aggression, Lai now faces an intensifying...
Taiwan

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Unveils Taiwan’s First AI Supercomputer Amid Global Tech Tensions

In a bold declaration on the eve of Computex 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company will partner with Taiwanese tech giants and the island’s government to build Taiwan’s first AI supercomputer, marking a milestone moment in the...
A collapsed wall of a house after an earthquake in Lucao township, Chiayi County Taiwan

6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Injuring 27 and Triggering Landslides

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people injured and causing widespread disruptions. The tremors were felt across the island, with the epicenter recorded 12 kilometers north of Yujing, a district known for its...
China-Taiwan

Chinese Cyberattacks on Taiwan Reach Alarming New High: 2.4 Million Cases Reported in 2024

Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) reported a significant surge in cyberattacks targeting government departments in 2024, with daily averages soaring to 2.4 million attacks—double the 1.2 million daily attacks recorded in 2023. The bureau attributes the bulk of these attacks...
US-Taiwan

US Approves $385 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Growing Tensions with China

In a move likely to provoke strong objections from Beijing, the United States has approved a proposed arms deal with Taiwan valued at $385 million. The package includes spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and communications equipment, according to...
Taiwan Conducts Air Defence Drill Ahead of President Lai’s Pacific Tour

Taiwan Conducts Air Defence Drill Ahead of President Lai’s Pacific Tour Amid Heightened China Tensions

Taiwan's military carried out an early morning air defence drill on Thursday (Nov 28), testing its response and engagement procedures just days ahead of President Lai Ching-te’s diplomatic trip to the Pacific, which includes planned transit stops in the United...
Taiwanese Fishing Boat Captain Freed After Four-Month Detention in China Over Alleged Illegal Fishing

Taiwanese Fishing Boat Captain Freed After Four-Month Detention in China Over Alleged Illegal Fishing

A Taiwanese fishing boat captain held in China for over four months has been released following the payment of a fine, Taiwan’s coast guard announced on Saturday. The captain, whose vessel was detained in July, returned to Taiwanese waters late...
Elderly Tourist Killed, Four Others Injured in Taiwan Walkway Collapse Near Fumei Suspension Bridge

Elderly Tourist Killed, Four Others Injured in Taiwan Walkway Collapse Near Fumei Suspension Bridge

A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday, November 13, in Chiayi's scenic Alishan Township, where an elderly tourist was killed and four others were injured following the collapse of a wooden walkway leading to the popular Fumei Suspension Bridge. According to...
US-Taiwan

US Set to Continue Taiwan-Focused Policies After Presidential Election, Taiwanese Official Says

The United States will continue its supportive approach toward Taiwan regardless of the outcome of its presidential election, a senior Taiwanese security official stated on Wednesday, November 6. Amid a fiercely competitive race between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic...
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