Family of Indonesian fisher who died on Taiwan boat settles civil case

Taipei, May 9 (CNA) The family of an Indonesian fisher who died on a Taiwanese fishing boat in 2015 has settled a civil lawsuit with the ship's captain and the chief engineer for an undisclosed amount, according to the Taiwan International Workers' …

Taiwan announces special budget amid global tariff row

The Taiwanese government is proposing financial aid and special budgets to help industries, including construction-related sectors, cope with the challenges due to the ongoing uncertainty around the US tariffs. Following the US imposition of a proposed 32% …

California Avocado Commission's response to Taiwan's blocking of U.S. avocado imports

Taiwan recently blocked several batches of U.S. avocados from entering the country due to cadmium levels exceeding local regulations. Taiwanese organizations Chiawei Enterprise Co. and Ourmart Marketing Co. imported 2,531.2 kg and 1,265.6 kg of avocados, …

Taiwan says Chinese communists made ‘no substantial contribution’ in fighting Japan

TAIPEI: Taiwan's government said on Friday that during World War Two the Chinese communist party made “no substantial contribution“ in fighting Japan, and instead took the opportunity to expand and consolidate their own forces. The Chinese communists …

US Wraps Up Testing of Advanced Military Communication System for Taiwan

Home/Asia Pacific/US Wraps Up Testing of Advanced Military Communication System for Taiwan AmericasAsia Pacific Joe SaballaMay 9, 2025 1 minute read Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced that its new military communication system has …

After currency turmoil, Taiwan's central bank warns banks to follow forex rules

Taiwan's central bank said on Friday that banks should follow foreign exchange settlement rules, after the Taiwan dollar notably strengthened last week and earlier this week. The Taiwan dollar on Monday and last Friday appreciated strongly against the …

Tang Jie-Wen Tse smash their way to semis but all others falter in Taiwan

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's hopes of fielding two mixed doubles pairs in the semi-finals of the Taiwan Open were dashed, with only Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse making the cut on Friday (May 9). The seventh seeds Tang Jie-Wen Tse overcame a shaky start …

Taiwan president marks World War II anniversary, warning indulging aggressors only whets appetite for expansion

TAIPEI: Taiwan and Europe face the same threat from authoritarianism, President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday (May 8), marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe and warning that indulging aggressors only whets their appetite for expansion. …

Taiwan’s China Airlines orders Boeing 777X passenger, freighter jets

The Strategic Misreading of Taiwan Is a Dangerous Oversight

As President Lai Ching-te approaches the one-year mark of his presidency, Taiwan’s security environment is growing more precarious. Beijing continues to escalate its military coercion, economic pressure, and efforts to isolate Taiwan diplomatically. Yet …