July 10, 2025

NATO Chief Sounds Alarm Over China’s Ambition of Taking Taiwan

Taipei: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning over China’s military buildup and its ambitions toward Taiwan, calling the growing alignment between Beijing, Moscow, and other authoritarian regimes a serious threat to global stability. China is rapidly building up its armed forces, has more naval ships than

Ex-President Tsai Denies Involvement in Controversial Solar Project

Taipei: Former President Tsai Ing-wen’s office has firmly denied any involvement in renewable energy projects during her tenure. This statement comes in response to allegations by the Kuomintang (KMT) regarding Tsai’s purported endorsement of a company involved in offshore floating solar systems prior to her assuming office in 2016. According

Referendum and 26 KMT Legislator Recall Votes Could Cost NT$1.62 Billion: CEC

Taipei: Organizing a national referendum alongside 26 recall elections targeting Kuomintang (KMT) legislators could incur a total cost of approximately NT$1.62 billion (US$55.41 million), as reported by the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Thursday. According to Focus Taiwan, the expense for each legislator recall vote ranges between NT$16 million and

Rain Forecast to Persist Across Taiwan Amid Low-Pressure System

Taipei: A low-pressure system, combined with southwesterly winds, will continue to affect Taiwan on Thursday, bringing a high chance of rain nationwide, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Meanwhile, the CWA has issued extremely heavy rainfall advisories for Changhua, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan. According to Focus Taiwan, an

Taiwan Dailies Highlight Tariff Concerns and Infrastructure Developments

Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday reveal a focus on international tariff threats and local infrastructure developments. Key headlines include potential 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals and the impact of U.S. tariffs on the semiconductor sector. According to Focus Taiwan, United Daily News reports that former U.S.

8 from Junior High Baseball Team Injured After Minivan Flips on Freeway

Tainan: A minivan carrying the Chiayi Jong Ho Junior High School baseball team overturned in Tainan’s Baihe District on Thursday morning, injuring a coach and seven students. According to Focus Taiwan, the team was traveling in two vans to attend the Maple Leaf Baseball Championships in Taitung. The team’s coach