Taipei: Taiwan’s prominent daily newspapers are spotlighting a variety of significant developments and events as the top stories on Saturday. According to Focus Taiwan, the United Daily News reports on Taiwan’s anticipated transition into a nuclear-free era, signaling a major shift in the country’s energy policy. Meanwhile, the China Times
Taipei: The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) Northern Branch announced the arrest of two Chinese nationals on Friday after they illegally sailed into Taiwan on a rubber boat, arriving at Guanyin Beach in Taoyuan early that morning. Their vessel was seized, and the individuals were later handed over to prosecutors for
Prague: Despite pressure from China, the national flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan’s official name) remains displayed at a stand showcasing Taiwanese literature at the 2025 Book World Prague, thanks to support from the book fair’s organizer. “Maybe (China) doesn’t understand that we are a democratic country, that we
Austin: Economic Affairs Minister Kuo Jyh-huei met with Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Austin to discuss cooperation on semiconductor and artificial intelligence development, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). According to Focus Taiwan, Kuo’s visit with Abbott followed the opening of a wafer plant by Taiwan-based GlobalWafers Co.
Cannes: Oscar-winning director Sean Baker attended Taiwan Cinema Night at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on Thursday to support a Taiwanese film he contributed to. Baker, who won four Academy Awards for “Anora” in 2024, was part of a packed house at the premiere of “Left-Handed Girl,” which he co-wrote
Bangkok: Taiwan’s Hsu Ya-ching and Sung Yu-hsuan were eliminated from the women’s doubles at the 2025 Thailand Open following a straight-games loss in the semifinals on Saturday. Hsu and Sung faced South Korea’s Jeong Na-eun and Lee Yeon-woo, losing 21-17, 21-19 in a match that lasted 55 minutes, which resulted
