July 1, 2025

Han Kuang Military Drills to Double in Duration, Focus on ‘Gray Zone’ Tactics

Taipei: The live-fire portion of this year’s Han Kuang military exercises will be twice as long as previous drills and will place an added focus on China’s “gray zone” tactics-coercive actions that fall short of open conflict, a defense official revealed on Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, Major General Tung

Lai Calls for Public Support of Military Investment, Slams Opposition

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday called for public support of government efforts to build up Taiwan’s military capabilities while also calling opposition lawmakers out for cutting this year’s defense budget. Speaking to members of the Lions Clubs International in Taipei, Lai outlined measures the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government

Taiwan to Import Polish Blueberries Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Taipei: Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung announced that Taiwan is preparing to open its market to fresh blueberries from Poland, as he hosted a visiting group of Polish lawmakers. The government has given the green light to the import policy, which is now pending the completion of final administrative procedures, Lin

German Novelist Stephan Thome’s Love Letter to Taiwan: ‘Plum Rain’

Taipei: German novelist Stephan Thome has unveiled his latest work, “Plum Rain,” which he describes as a love letter to Taiwan. The novel, originally published in German and now available in Chinese, traces the multigenerational story of a family in Keelung, with roots extending from Japan’s colonial rule through the

Taiwan-US Progress on Tariff Agreements Highlighted in Major Dailies

Taipei: The lead stories in Taiwan’s major newspapers on Tuesday focus on significant developments in Taiwan-US tariff agreements and regional security concerns. According to Focus Taiwan, the United Daily News and China Times report that Taiwan and the United States are nearing consensus on reciprocal tariffs. This development marks a

Heat Alerts Issued as Northern Taiwan Braces for Scorching Temperatures

Taipei: Temperatures in Taiwan are expected to remain high on Tuesday, influenced by a persistent Pacific high-pressure system. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued heat advisories for parts of the country, highlighting the need for caution. According to Focus Taiwan, the CWA announced an “orange” heat alert in New