June 22, 2025

President Lai Kicks Off Nationwide Tour to Promote Solidarity

Taipei: President Lai is set to embark on a series of tours across Taiwan, delivering ten speeches focused on promoting solidarity among the people. According to Focus Taiwan, this initiative, dubbed the ’10 speeches on solidarity,’ aims to unite the populace and address pressing national concerns through open dialogue and

Cars, Motorbikes Outnumber Population in Taiwan

Taipei: The number of registered motor vehicles in Taiwan, including motorcycles, trucks, coaches, and specially built vehicles, has surpassed the total population of the country, government statistics revealed. By the end of May, the total number of vehicles had reached over 23.357 million units, exceeding the population count. According to

Taiwan Retailer Chicony Denies Importing Recalled Anker Power Banks

Taipei: Taiwanese tech retailer Chicony has confirmed that it did not import power bank models from Anker Innovations Co., Ltd. that were voluntarily recalled by the Chinese manufacturer due to fire hazard concerns. Chicony, one of Anker’s two agents in Taiwan, clarified that it did not bring any of the

Debutant Lee Kuang-hsin Shatters Record to Win Cross Penghu Bay Swim

Penghu: First-time competitor Lee Kuang-hsin slashed 23 minutes off the men’s 5,000-meter record to claim victory in the 23rd Cross Penghu Bay Swim’s marquee race Sunday. Lee led from start to finish, completing the crossing from Daguoye Columnar Basalt on Xiyu Island to Guanyin Temple on Penghu’s main island in

Taiwan Shipbuilder Refutes Submarine Prototype Hull Deformation Rumor

Kaohsiung: Shipbuilder CSBC Corp., Taiwan has refuted a widespread internet rumor that the nation’s first indigenous submarine prototype showed signs of hull deformation during initial sea trials last week. In a statement issued last week, CSBC said a protrusion on the port side of the bow of the Narwhal, or

Global Baggage System Outage Causes Delays at Taoyuan Airport

Taoyuan: A global system malfunction halted automated baggage handling at Taoyuan International Airport for almost an hour on Sunday, causing delays to three flights. According to Focus Taiwan, the disruption began at 12:30 p.m. after the SITA-operated baggage source message (BSM) system used at both its terminals suffered a worldwide