June 25, 2025

Former Coast Guardsman Indicted for Alleged Espionage for China

Kaohsiung: A former coast guardsman was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly collecting and handing over sensitive military information to China in exchange for money over a two-year period, before resigning his post in 2024, prosecutors in Kaohsiung said. According to Focus Taiwan, the former coast guardsman, surnamed Lee, was working

Taipei Zoo Extends Saturday Hours During Summer Vacation

Taipei: Taipei Zoo will extend its nighttime opening hours to 9 p.m. during the summer vacation for eight consecutive Saturdays from July 5 to Aug. 23, and there will also be night tickets available for purchase from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for NT$60 (US$2.04), the zoo said Wednesday. The

CWA Issues Heat Alerts for Thursday, Warns of Afternoon Thunderstorms

Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued heat alerts for several areas across Taiwan, warning of temperatures around 36 degrees Celsius on Thursday and possible prolonged afternoon thunderstorms until Friday. According to Focus Taiwan, the heat alerts were issued at 6:29 p.m. Wednesday. The CWA declared an orange alert for

Northern Taiwan’s New Sanying MRT Line Set to Open in March 2026

New Taipei: The Sanying MRT Line, which will connect Tucheng with Yingge via Sanxia districts in New Taipei, northern Taiwan will be open to the public in March 2026, the city government announced on Wednesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the subway line is a 14.29-kilometer medium-capacity system with 12 stations