Taiwan holds huge war games to role play Chinese invasion scenarios

Taiwan has launched the largest-ever version of its annual war games exercises, role playing responses to a hypothetical attack by Beijing on its communications systems before an invasion of the island. The 10-day live-fire Han Kuang exercise...

Notes from Central Taiwan: Recall as resistance

The ongoing recall movement isn’t driven primarily by partisan politics, but by a spirit of resistance against misrule that dates back to the Qing Dynasty Crop damage from Typhoon Danas “had covered 9,822 hectares of farmland, more than 1.5...

Taiwan shares end up as TSMC leads rebound

Taipei, July 9 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan came off earlier lows to close higher Wednesday, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) leading the rebound, while a narrow range of trading continued amid lingering concerns over the Trump...

Taiwan hoping to avoid tariffs as it continues talks with Trump administration amid US trade action

Taipei [Taiwan], July 9 (ANI): Taiwan is hoping to avoid steep US import tariffs as it continues negotiations with the Trump administration, even as President Donald Trump announced high duties on 14 other countries. The island nation was excluded...

Taiwan begins largest military exercises ever

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QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2026

SINGAPORE, 22 July 2025: Seoul is the world’s best study destination, the QS Best Student Cities Ranking shows, ending London’s six-year run at the top. Seoul rises two spots, reflecting strong international appeal and its excellent selection of...

Taiwan hails Nagasaki for allowing it to send attendees to peace ceremony

Taipei – Taiwan's government is pleased with Nagasaki's decision to allow it to send attendees to the peace ceremony on Aug. 9, the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing of the city, a spokesperson for Taiwan's foreign ministry said Tuesday. This...

Australia expects Chinese spying during major war games, renews warning over Pacific military base

SYDNEY, July 13 — Australia’s government said today it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China...

Taiwan’s coal-to-gas transition advances as Hsinta power plant starts operating

7HA.03 HA gas turbine. Image credit: GE Vernova GE Vernova has announced that the first of three blocks of Taiwan Power Company Nan Bu Construction Organization’s Hsinta power plant is officially operating and dispatching 1.3GW to the grid. The...

Taiwan signals cautious optimism after avoiding US tariff letter

TAIWAN – Taiwan indicated it was cautiously optimistic about talks with the US after it avoided getting a letter from the Trump administration notifying trading partners of new tariff rates. It would have been more favourable not to receive one of...

Taiwan’s China Airlines to launch free inflight wifi

Taiwanese flag carrier and SkyTeam member China Airlines (CAL) will begin providing free inflight wifi connectivity to all travellers across all cabins on select aircraft. The free inflight wifi service will be available on the airline’s Airbus...

International students weigh in on proposed UF tuition increase

A proposed 10% tuition increase for non-resident students at UF raised concerns among out-of-state and international students. Students are left questioning the fairness of the proposal and considering its financial implications. The proposed...

Taiwan Unveils Most Extensive Live-Fire Exercises

(MENAFN) Taiwan initiated the most extensive live-fire segment of its annual Han Kuang military drills on Wednesday, spotlighting strategies to confront China's escalating "gray zone" tactics, media reported. Spanning 10 days, this year's...

Taiwan Simulates China Invasion In Massive War Games

Home Asia Taiwan Simulates China Invasion In Massive War Games China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own and has intensified military pressure around the island over the last five years, including a string of war games. Taiwan has...

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Taiwan: Insurers extend support to typhoon affected

Taiwanese insurers are speeding up claims payments and providing fee waivers to policyholders impacted by Typhoon Danas that hit the country on the 6 of July. The typhoon severely impacted southern Taiwan with record winds and strong rain, killing...

Taiwan launches annual war games with simulated attacks against military command

By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan launches its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said. The early stages of...

Taiwan Billionaire Tsai’s Cathay Venture Joins $152 Million Round In French AI Chip Startup SiPearl

getty Cathay Venture, the venture capital arm of Taiwan billionaire Tsai Hong-tu’s banking giant Cathay Financial Holdings, has participated in French AI chip startup SiPearl’s €130 million ($152 million) funding round. SiPearl’s Series A round...

Taiwan launches annual war games

[Source: Reuters] Taiwan launches its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said. The early stages of the annual...

Taiwan begins military drills to counter China threats

"The Han Guang exercise is nothing but a bluffing and self-deceiving trick by the DPP authorities, attempting to bind the Taiwanese people to the Taiwan independence cart and harm Taiwan for the selfish interests of one party," Chinese defence...