Citing Biblical story, Taiwan president says Israel is a model for island's defence

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Israel is a model for Taiwan to learn from in strengthening its defences, President Lai Ching-te said in remarks released on Tuesday, citing the Biblical story of David versus Goliath on the need to stand up to authoritarianism....

asia Taiwan says ties with US 'very stable', ahead of Trump-Xi meet

TAIPEI — Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Tuesday (Oct 28) that he was not worried that US President Donald Trump would "abandon" the island in his meeting this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Since taking...

Xi-Trump summit: Trade, Taiwan, Russia still top agenda for both presidents – six years after last meeting

Six years have passed since presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump last met, but the substance of discussions remains largely the same. Back in 2019, trade and Taiwan also rode high on the agenda. Ahead of the pair’s expected meeting on Oct. 30,...

Hair Loss Cure Found? Taiwan Scientists Create Rub-On Serum That Regrows Hair in 20 Days

Beijing, October 28: In what could be a game-changer for millions struggling with hair loss, scientists at National Taiwan University have created a rub-on serum that regrows hair in as little as 20 days. Early lab tests on mice showed rapid and...

Green On in Taiwan expands SOP capabilities

Save to read list Published by Oliver Kleinschmidt, Deputy Editor World Fertilizer, Tuesday, 28 October 2025 09:00 Taiwanese potassium sulfate (SOP) producer Green On has added two new Mannheim production lines totalling 20 000 tpy to its current...

AORUS PRIME 5 Desktop Systems Now Available Showcasing GIGABYTE's Proven Reliability

TAIPEI, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, announces that the AORUS PRIME 5 is now officially available. This high-performance desktop system is built on a new architecture with flagship-grade hardware,...

Taiwan shares end sharply up on U.S.-China trade talks, Fed rate cut hopes

Taipei, Oct. 27 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed sharply higher Monday with buying sparked by optimism over trade talks between the United States and China as well as hopes of a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve this week, dealers said. However,...

BREAKING NEWS: Japan, U.S. reaffirm need for peace, stability in Taiwan Strait: Takaichi

Man indicted over rape of woman in Taipei station earlier this month

The Taipei District Prosecutors' Office today said it is seeking a seven-year prison term for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a drunk woman inside the concourse of Taipei Railway Station on Oct. 9. The office said it concluded its...

Taiwan Textile Select showcases sustainable innovation at TITAS 2025

The Taiwan Textile Select at TITAS 2025, organised under the Textile Export Promotion Project (TEPP) by the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) and commissioned by the International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA),...

Vietnam Kinmen Association (Fuji Temple): A Symbol of Taiwan’s Soft Diplomacy in Saigon before 1975

Written by Meiyuan Kou Image credit: Photos taken by the author during her visit to Fuji Temple on August 20, 2023. The man on the left in the second image is Mr Pan Xiantong (潘賢統先生), the caretaker of the Kinmen Association, responsible for...

The historical significance and global implications of Taiwan's restoration to China

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China. On October 25, 1945, at Taipei's Zhongshan Hall, the representative of the Chinese government solemnly proclaimed that, as of that day, Taiwan and the Penghu Islands had...

Taiwan table tennis Olympians win WTT mixed doubles title

Taipei, Oct. 27 (CNA) Taiwanese Olympians Lin Yun-ju (林昀儒) and Cheng I-ching (鄭怡靜) on Sunday won the mixed doubles title at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender London 2025 competition. The duo, ranked No. 11 in the world, defeated the...

Philippine peso falls 0.4%, Taiwan dollar rises 0.4%

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0202 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 152.320 152.87 +0.36 Sing dlr 1.295 1.2966 +0.11 Taiwan dlr 30.604 30.719 +0.38...

Jilin-1 releases high-resolution satellite images of Taiwan island, showcasing mainland's tech capacities and warning 'Taiwan independence' separatists: expert

From left: Satellite pictures of Taipei city, Sun Moon Lake, Port of Taipei and Hsinchu Science Park Photos: WeChat account of Jilin-1 Amid a series of activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration, the commercial satellite...

Mainland spokesperson responds to US President claims that the US will 'get along well' with China on Taiwan question

Photo: Zhu Fenglian In response to US President Donald Trump's latest remarks on the Taiwan question, claiming that Chinese mainland doesn't want to "attack" Taiwan, and the US and China will "get along very well" as it pertains to Taiwan and...

Toward a Taiwan Truce

When U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet on Thursday, they should take bold action to reduce the risk of war over Taiwan. That risk has reached alarming heights in recent years. China, the most dangerous party, has...

Behind Taiwan’s ‘unification’ party, Chinese espionage — and a criminal gang

This article highlights the activities of Taiwan’s Chinese Unification Promotion Party (CUPP). Chang An-lo, also known as the “White Wolf,” leads this organization, which actively advocates for Taiwan’s absorption into mainland China....

China Claims Nuclear-Capable Bomber Flight near Taiwan Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

Chinese state media claimed on Sunday that several nuclear-capable H-6K bombers flew into “the waters and airspace around Taiwan” at an unspecified time to “carry out simulated confrontation drills.” The provocative allegation was made just days...

Evolving robotic surgery reshapes Taiwan’s healthcare efficiency

Two decades of robotic-assisted innovation have boosted surgical precision across Asia. Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has revolutionised Taiwan’s healthcare landscape, improving surgical outcomes, reducing costs, and driving international...