May 20, 2025

Two Chinese Men Detained on Makeshift Rafts Near Taiwan’s Erdan Island

Taipei: Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) announced the detention of two Chinese men who attempted to secretly reach Kinmen County’s Erdan Island on makeshift rafts earlier in the day. According to Focus Taiwan, the CGA’s Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu branch spotted the two individuals using its thermal imaging system in waters southwest of

Flowers Pile Up at Fatal Car Crash Scene in New Taipei

New Taipei: Piles of flowers, snacks, and offerings lined the roadside near the site of a fatal car crash in New Taipei’s Sanxia District on Monday, as people paid their respects to the deceased and prayed for the injured. According to Focus Taiwan, as of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, the makeshift

Concerns Raised Over Elderly Drivers Following Fatal Car Crash

New Taipei: Concerns have been raised over the fitness of elderly drivers and the system used to renew their driver’s licenses following a car crash in New Taipei on Monday that killed three people and injured 12. The incident occurred at around 4 p.m. when a speeding car driven by

KMT Extends Legislative Session to July 31, DPP Condemns ‘Immunity Shield’

Taipei: Opposition lawmakers on Tuesday voted to extend the legislative session by two months to July 31, a move the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) criticized as an attempt to use the “Legislative umbrella” to fend off potential prosecution. According to Focus Taiwan, the proposal introduced on April 18 by

Driver in New Taipei Crash May Have Been Fleeing Hit-and-Run Incident: Police

New Taipei: The driver of a speeding car that collided with pedestrians, resulting in at least three fatalities in New Taipei on Monday, is suspected of fleeing from a minor collision with another vehicle, police reported on Tuesday. Sanxia Precinct Chief Liu Wen-hsiung revealed that surveillance footage showed the 78-year-old

Taiwan to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund to Enhance Global Economic Presence

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te announced plans for Taiwan to establish a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) during his one-year anniversary speech. The fund aims to manage foreign investments to strengthen Taiwan’s global economic connections. According to Focus Taiwan, the SWF will serve as a national investment platform to leverage the strengths