- December 22nd, 2024
Typhoon Kong-rey, once one of the strongest storms to hit Taiwan in decades, was downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday as it moved east-northeast, departing from Taiwan’s coast. This downgrading brought relief after the storm caused significant damage and...
Typhoon Kong-rey has decreased slightly in strength but continues to bring severe weather, particularly heavy rainfall, across western Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). As of Thursday evening, the storm’s core had exited Taiwan’s main island and was...
As Typhoon Kong-rey closes in on Taiwan, the storm’s powerful winds and torrential rains have disrupted both air and rail traffic, leaving thousands stranded and forcing officials to cancel hundreds of scheduled services. The typhoon, one of the strongest of...
Taiwan came to a near standstill on Thursday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey loomed over the island, marking one of the most significant typhoons in recent decades. With cities and counties declaring a nationwide day off, financial markets closed, and all...
Towering five-metre waves crashed against Taiwan’s eastern shores on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey barreled towards the island. Expected to intensify further before making landfall, Kong-Rey could be the most powerful typhoon to strike Taiwan in years, with forecasters warning...
France has sent the Prairial (F731), a Floréal-class frigate, through the Taiwan Strait, according to a report published on October 29, 2024. The French vessel’s transit follows recent voyages by both the United States and Canadian navies, reflecting a rising...
In a strategic move to bolster Taiwan’s defensive capabilities, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs recently sanctioned a significant arms deal valued at $2 billion. This package includes advanced defensive weaponry, prominently featuring the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile...
Washington’s support for Taiwan, Ingrid Larson, Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), arrived in Taipei on Tuesday. The AIT, which functions as the de facto US embassy in Taiwan, announced her trip as...
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