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Taiwan’s Tsai welcomes Japan’s defense policy shift amid China threat
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday lauded Japan's major shift in its security policy of significantly strengthening its defense capabilities, amid the increasing military threat posed by China toward the self-ruled island…
Taiwan issues travel warning to Peru
Protests have continued following ousting of the Peruvian president.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has issued a red travel warning for Taiwan nationals planning to go to Peru, as nationwide protests continue.
Former Peruvian…
Taiwan may restrict Panadol sales to thwart bulk-buying for China
Taiwan may restrict the bulk buying of pain relief medications as people stock up, with some planning to ship their purchases to China, where the worsened Covid-19 situation has put a strain on supplies.
Hsueh Jui-yuan, Taiwan’s minister…
Taiwan officials urge public to stop buying Panadol in bulk and sending them overseas
Taiwanese health officials have urged the public to avoid bulk buying Panadol and sending them overseas, as pharmacy shelves across the island are being cleared of the medicine.
“We would like to remind everyone that they should buy drugs…
Taiwan semiconductor talents relocate to US, sparking brain drain fears
A “little Taiwan” is forming in a sprawling desert in northern Phoenix in the US state of Arizona.
With the construction of a massive fabrication plant by Taiwan’s top chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in the…
Taiwan reports record incursion by Chinese bomber aircraft
China has sent a record 18 nuclear-capable H-6 bomber aircraft into Taiwan’s air defense zone, the island’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday, as Beijing continues to step up pressure on the self-ruled island.
The 18 bombers were part of 21…
296 Taiwanese linked to job scams still in Cambodia, other Southeast Asian countries
A Taiwanese diplomat on Tuesday said there are still around 300 Taiwanese nationals who are believed to be victims of job scam rings in Cambodia and have not returned to the country, even after the government's months-long effort to bring…
Japan’s ruling LDP policy chief, Tsai agree on Taiwan Strait stability
The policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen agreed Saturday for Tokyo and Taipei to further work together to ensure peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid China's military…
US to boost Taiwan’s stretched air force with US$428 million in spare parts
Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday the sale was expected to “take effect” within one month and offered its thanks.
With China trying to “normalize” its military activities near Taiwan and put pressure on its airspace and seas as…
US upgrades Taiwan weapons package with newer patriot missiles
The US has proposed selling Taiwan as many as 100 of its most advanced Patriot air-defence missiles along with radar and support equipment in a deal valued at US$882 million, according to a State Department notice.
The proposal was made…