TSMC founder says he supports US move to slow China’s chip development
This is the first time that the founder of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer has openly expressed his support for the move by the United States to slow China’s…
Xi stresses advancing ‘one country, two systems,’ national reunification
Xi made the remarks when addressing the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.
Taiwan unveils portable attack drone as tensions with China rise
Beijing’s sabre-rattling has intensified in recent years under President Xi Jinping. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has deepened fears in Taiwan that China might move similarly.
Taiwan says submarine programme going to plan despite difficulties
Taiwan has engaged an array of foreign submarine-technology vendors for its new fleet, with the approval of their governments, as it seeks to bolster its defences.
Taiwan fears isolation if undersea cables to main island cut
In a bid to ensure Taiwan can retain internet connectivity even during a contingency, the Tsai administration last year started planning the establishment of its own satellite…
Of omissions, accidental or otherwise: Parsing the Premier’s references to China’s Taiwan policy
Analysts closely parse the Premier’s work report every year for signs of any departure from China’s long-standing cross-Strait relations policy and its carefully-developed…
Chinese delegation gets ‘warm reception’ in rare visit to Taipei
The three-day visit by the delegation from Shanghai, which began on Saturday, is part of a series of recent exchanges that have taken place as Taiwan gears up for elections in…
KMT leader’s visit helps improve Taiwan residents’ livelihood
The writer says talks between the KMT and the mainland authorities are the best way to iron out the cross-Straits differences.
Japan’s westernmost island Yonaguni and Taiwan dream of renewed bonds
Amid increased tensions with China and fears of a Taiwan contingency, momentum is building for new liner services to link Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture to Taiwan’s main…
Cooperation key to bringing benefits across Straits
A senior Communist Party of China official called for joining hands with Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang party to oppose "Taiwan independence" and strive for national rejuvenation.