Taiwan looks to buy Alaskan natural gas as seeks to head off US tariffs

(Corrects typographic error in headline) TAIPEI : Taiwan is "quite interested" in natural gas from Alaska and will continue to assess the feasibility of purchases, the economy ministry said on Monday, as the government looks to narrow the trade …

Taiwan's legislature votes to cut defense spending as US support remains uncertain

America’s Threat to Taiwan

America’s trade war with the world is targeting Taiwan.  President Trump vowed to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports of IT products, on the grounds that the industry had been stolen from the US. Punitive tariffs, President Trump believes, would …

New Chair For New Zealand Taiwan Business Council Announced

Experienced Wellington business and marketing consultant Chris Tse has been elected Chair of the New Zealand Taiwan Business Council. Chris replaces Charles Finny who stood down from the role at the most recent Council meeting. Charles was elected Chair in …

Chris Tse is chair of NZ Taiwan Business Council

News from Business Central Experienced Wellington business and marketing consultant Chris Tse has been elected Chair of the New Zealand Taiwan Business Council. Chris replaces Charles Finny who stood down from the role at the most recent Council meeting. …

The Role of Taiwan’s National Institute of Cyber Security

Taiwan’s cybersecurity defenses are evolving rapidly to confront the increasing complexities of modern threats. At the forefront of this effort is the National Institute of Cyber Security (NICS), playing a pivotal role in enhancing the nation’s digital …

Honduras opposition candidates support restoring Taiwan ties

Several opposition party candidates in Honduras have supported severing ties with China in favor of restoring diplomatic relations with Taiwan, as campaigns heat up ahead of November’s presidential election in the Central American nation. The University of …

Taiwanese Commando Guards China Airlines! Taiwan Deploys Marines To Taipei Airport To Bolster Capital’s Defenses

Taiwan has reportedly deployed over 100 Marine Corps soldiers to Taipei International Airport (Songshan Airport) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the capital’s defenses. The deployment is said to be part of a broader strategy to strengthen security in …

Lantern Festival Lights Up Taiwan’s Hakka Country

Most of Taiwan’s 23 million people are of Han Chinese descent, and Taiwan was ruled by Qing emperors in Beijing from the late 17th century to the end of the 19th century. It is thus no surprise that the country’s vibrant and diverse modern culture …

9 Most Instagrammable Spots in Taiwan

Taiwan is a tiny island bursting with big personalities and jaw-dropping views that practically beg to be captured. If your Instagram feed is crying out for a makeover, prepare to fall in love with Taipei, Kaohsiung and beyond!  In this vibrant travel …