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Beyond the Main Island: Taiwan's Outlying Islands
Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Green Island and more — Taiwan's outlying islands offer beaches, history and unique cultures. A guide to the archipelagos beyond the main island.
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China's PLA Conducts 40 Incursions of Taiwan with Warplanes, Ships, Says Defense Ministry
The Ministry of National Defense reported that from 6 am on July 24 to 6 am on July 25, a total of 29 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft were
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Taiwanese Chef Wins International Cooking Competition, Flag Display Sparks Debate
The Global Culinary Alliance Tour Championship, a culinary competition, recently concluded in Malaysia. Taiwan's team achieved impressive results in multip
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Yuan T. Lee: Taiwan's First Nobel Laureate
Yuan T. Lee won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and became a leading figure in Taiwanese science and society. A profile of the island's pioneering scientist.
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Taiwanese Opposition's Keelung River Protest Focuses on Food Safety Concerns and Social Costs
The Kuomintang (KMT) held a large-scale rally on Ketagalan Boulevard today, calling on citizens to protest the spread of tainted oil and to safeguard food
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Taiwanese Mainland Party Convention Makes Large-Scale Mobilization Moves Ahead of 2024 Election
The Kuomintang (KMT) convened its national representative conference today, gearing up not only for the upcoming district head elections in late 2026 but a
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Minister Chou Attends Grand Opening of Danan Great Link, Promoting Taiwan's Northern-Southern Water Resource Balance
Premier Chang Jung-wei personally attended the "Taihou Dajia River Water Transmission Ceremony" in Taichung on May 25, marking a new milestone in Taiwan's
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Taiwan's Dajia River and Anian River Now Linked, Central Water Resource Management Reaches New Milestone
Premier Chang Jung-wei attended a ceremony marking the completion of the Da-an and Dahu Creek water supply system in Taichung today. In his remarks, he not
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Lessons From an Island: Taiwan's Pandemic Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan drew global attention for its early, effective response. A look at how the island managed public health under pressure.
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US Removes Duties on 2231 Taiwanese Products Including Orchids and Peonies
The Executive Yuan's Taiwan-U.S. Trade Working Group announced that the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) has imposed tariffs on 60 global economie
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Taiwanese Defense Minister Meets with Chinese President to Discuss Strengthening National Resilience
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Shen Bor-yang and Wang Ding-yu attended a discussion at the Hudson Institute, a think tank in Washington D.C.
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European Students Complete Semiconductor Training in Taiwan With Prestigious Scholarships.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lai Ching-te, presided over the ceremony to mark the completion of this year's "Taiwan European Scholarship - Short-Term Train
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Hong Kong Booksellers Case Sparks Fears and Surges Book Sales in Taiwan
According to international media, the Hong Kong Police Forces conducted a search of two bookstores, arresting five individuals suspected of displaying and
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Taiwan High Court Rules in Favor of KMT in Disputed Land Ownership Case.
In response to the New Taiwan Dollar 3.2 billion case involving the pursuit of ill-gotten assets at Chung Hsing Shan Zhuang, the highest administrative cou
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Taiwan Legislature Passes Bill Creating Savings Accounts for Children and Future Expenses.
The Legislative Yuan passed the " Taiwan Children's Growth and Future Savings Account Act" in a third reading at the legislative session, with the move bei
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Wu Pao-chun: From Poverty to World Champion Baker
Wu Pao-chun rose from a poor rural childhood to win a world championship of baking, putting Taiwanese bread on the global map. An inspiring profile.
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Teresa Teng: The Voice That United a Divided World
Teresa Teng was one of the most beloved singers in Asian history, her gentle voice cherished across the Chinese-speaking world and Japan. A profile of a Taiwanese icon.
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Soaking in Taiwan: The Island's Hot Spring Culture
Sitting on a volcanic and tectonic hotspot, Taiwan is one of the world's great hot spring destinations. A guide to the island's springs and soaking traditions.
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Chen Shu-chu: The Vegetable Seller Who Gave Millions
Chen Shu-chu, a humble vegetable vendor in Taitung, quietly donated a fortune to charity and won global recognition. A profile of Taiwan's beloved philanthropist.
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Money Matters: The New Taiwan Dollar and the Island's Economy
The New Taiwan Dollar is the currency of one of Asia's most advanced economies. A practical and informative guide to money, prices and the economy in Taiwan.
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Above the Clouds: Taiwan's High-Mountain Tea Culture
Taiwan's high-mountain oolong teas are prized around the world. A look at the tea culture, geography and craft behind one of the island's signature products.
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Lung Ying-tai: Writer, Critic and Taiwan's First Culture Minister
Lung Ying-tai is one of the Chinese-speaking world's most influential essayists and served as Taiwan's first Minister of Culture. A profile of a leading public intellectual.
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Jay Chou: The King of Mandopop
Jay Chou transformed Mandarin pop music with his fusion of hip-hop, R&B and Chinese classical style. A profile of Taiwan's most influential contemporary musician.
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Taiwan's Festivals: Sky Lanterns, Dragon Boats and Lantern Nights
From the Pingxi sky lanterns to dragon boat races and the Lantern Festival, Taiwan's calendar is filled with vivid traditional festivals. A visitor's guide.