April 28, 2025

MacKay Hospital Dispatches Medical Team for Humanitarian Mission to Ukraine

Taipei: Taiwan’s MacKay Memorial Hospital on Monday announced the recent dispatch of a volunteer medical team on its fifth humanitarian mission to Ukraine, where it provided complimentary medical services across several cities. According to Focus Taiwan, the mission, which took place from April 13-27, was led by Tsai Wei-de, the

Trump Effect: Ex-Japan Minister Calls for Regional Security Alliance

Taipei: A former Japanese minister who nearly won the 2024 race to lead Japan’s ruling party called on Japan, Taiwan, and other regional democratic partners Monday to form a “quasi-security alliance” given the unpredictability of the United States. Speaking at a Taipei seminar, Sanae Takaichi, a senior Diet member who

Taiwan’s Centenarian Shuttler to Compete in World Masters Games

Taipei: Lin Yu-mao, a 104-year-old badminton player from Taiwan, will compete in the upcoming World Masters Games in Taipei and New Taipei, the Taipei City Department of Information and Tourism announced Monday. According to Focus Taiwan, the department made the announcement at a press event to promote the 10th edition

CUPP Deputy Chairman Receives Suspended Sentence in Signature Buying Case

Taipei: The deputy head of Taiwan’s Chinese Unification Promotion Party (CUPP) has received a suspended sentence and fine after being found guilty of helping buy signatures to get business tycoon Terry Gou onto Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election ballot. According to Focus Taiwan, the Taipei District Court sentenced CUPP Deputy Chairman

Taiwan Triumphs at Moson Model Show with 11 Medals

Taipei: Taiwanese contestants took home five gold medals, five silvers, and one bronze medal last weekend at Hungary’s Moson Model Show (MMS), one of the world’s leading competitions for creative and scale models. The event was held in the town of Mosonmagyar³v¡r and attracted nearly 2,000 entries from 800 competitors