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Philippines Open To Talks With China On Filipino Safety In Taiwan: Foreign Minister
Home China Philippines Open To Talks With China On Filipino Safety In Taiwan: Foreign... Over the past five years, Taiwan has come under increasing military and political pressure from China, which views the island as its "sacred" territory. The...

Taiwan develops low-cost cruise missile
Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has confirmed it is partnering with U.S. defense company Kratos to develop a low-cost cruise missile program based on the MQM-178 Firejet target drone. The project,...
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We’re ungatekeeping this new Taiwanese tea café tucked away in a Marina Bay skyscraper
While foodies are going crazy over the latest matcha drink, there’s another beverage trend that’s quietly brewing in Singapore. Traditional Chinese teahouses are slowly but surely on the rise here, with our latest discovery being Ling Ling Cha...

“Taiwan and India can strengthen health-tech collaboration by establishing structured platforms for regulatory dialogue”
“Taiwan and India can strengthen health-tech collaboration by establishing structured platforms for regulatory dialogue” August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | Opinion | By Dr Manbeena Chawla As Taiwan is leading global conversations around health,...

Taiwan charges three in TSMC trade secret theft investigation
Prosecutors have charged three individuals with allegedly stealing trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), intensifying scrutiny on the sensitive nature of chipmaking technology. Taiwan is pursuing prison sentences of at...

Taiwan on the edge
When you take the ferry to Green Island, you get a souvenir: breakfast in a bag, courtesy of the crossing-induced nausea. Just under 18 miles off Taiwan’s rugged east coast, the island floats in the Pacific with nothing but ocean stretching to...
Taiwanese Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit to Police Commissioner James Sutton
Taiwanese Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit to Police Commissioner James Sutton Following the arrival of newly appointed Taiwanese Ambassador to Saint Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Edward Ling-Wen Tao, he has been making his rounds to visit...

PH doesn't recognize Taiwan as sovereign state, stands by 'One China Policy' -- Foreign Affairs chief
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro maintained that the Philippines did "not recognize" Taiwan as a sovereign state as it observed the "One China" policy (OCP). Lazaro said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) was...

Taiwan indicts three over alleged theft of TSMC trade secrets
Taiwanese prosecutors have charged three people over the alleged theft of TSMC's trade secrets. TSMC, the world's biggest contract chipmaker and Taiwan's crown jewel, hailed the move, which followed a legal complaint earlier this month. It says...

Entertainment News | Taiwan Selects 'Left-Handed Girl' as Oscar Submission
Washington DC [US], August 28 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Culture has revealed that 'Left-Handed Girl', directed by Tsou Shih-ching, has been selected as the country's submission for the best international feature category at the 98th Academy...

Taiwan’s denial of communist role in World War 11 is ‘blasphemy’, China says
BEIJING: China said on Wednesday Taiwan was “blaspheming” the sacrifices of those who died fighting Japan in World War Two by denying the pivotal role of the communist party and denounced Taipei’s call for Taiwanese to stay away from Beijing’s...
Australia can help stop China ‘sabotaging’ Taiwan Strait: minister
A senior Taiwanese minister is calling for more Australian warships to transit through the contested Taiwan Strait as part of international efforts to push back against China’s menacing of the self-ruled island. In a rare visit to Australia for a...

Taiwan shares close at record-high 24,519.90
Taiwanese shares closed at a new high yesterday, with artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks in focus as investors bet that US-based AI chip designer Nvidia Corp would provide positive leads in its upcoming investor conference. The TAIEX...
Chinese defense ministry slams Taiwan authorities' increase of defense budget
BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday slammed Taiwan authorities for increasing the region's defense budget, describing it as "rushing down the wrong path of belligerence." Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for...

What does a mock US rocket launcher in mainland China say about a Taiwan conflict?
Mock-ups of Himars rocket launchers – which Taiwan has ordered from the US – have been spotted in a car park in mainland China, suggesting a PLA simulation of a cross-strait conflict. A video circulating on mainland Chinese social media this week...

Scared Taiwan owner closes on first day of Hungry Ghost Festival, sparks hilarity
Two shops in Taiwan which closed their doors on the first day of China’s Ghost Month have sparked much humorous discussion about superstition during the special period. The month-long Hungry Ghost Festival falls in the seventh month of the Chinese...

Governor of Taiwan's central bank ranked A- by Global Finance
Taipei, Aug. 28 (CNA) Yang Chin-long (楊金龍), governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan), received an A- grade from New York-based Global Finance magazine, up from B+ last year. Based on the Central Banker Report Cards 2025...
Philippines open to discuss safety of Filipinos in Taiwan with China, foreign minister says
MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro on Thursday said she was open to discussions with China about possible ways to ensure the safety of Filipinos living in Taiwan, amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait....

World News | Taiwan Authorities Bust Chinese Hacker Group Tied to Data Trafficking Rings
Taipei City [Taiwan], August 28 (ANI): Taiwan has traced a Chinese hacker group known as "CrazyHunter", accused of selling stolen personal data to human trafficking rings operating in both Taiwan and China, Taipei Times reported. According to...