July 13, 2025

Indigenous Land-Based Version of Sky Sword II Makes Han Kuang Debut

Taipei: Taiwan’s domestically built land-based version of the Sky Sword II missile made its Han Kuang debut on Sunday as the Army tested the emergency deployment capability of the surface-to-air missile in Taoyuan during the fifth day of the live-fire phase of the annual military drills. During a round of

Taiwan and Paraguay Celebrate 68 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Renewed Commitment

Asunci³n: Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rub©n Ram­rez celebrated the 68th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Paraguay, reaffirming their commitment to shared values and mutual development. According to Focus Taiwan, Lin’s visit to Paraguay’s capital, Asunci³n, marked an important milestone in the long-standing alliance

Three Soldiers Sustain Injuries in Vehicle Accident During Han Kuang Exercises

Kaohsiung: Three soldiers sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a vehicle accident on Saturday in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, while participating in the annual Han Kuang military exercises, the military said Sunday. The incident occurred when a light reconnaissance tactical vehicle assigned to the 8th Army Corps struck a roadside curb on Qi’nan

Taiwan’s Political Landscape Faces Potential Overhaul with Recall Votes

Taipei: Taiwan is on the brink of a significant political shift as a majority of lawmakers from the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) face possible early removal from office through recall votes scheduled for July 26 and August 23. The unprecedented recall efforts could alter the power dynamics within Taiwan’s Legislature,

Taiwan Lawmakers Approve Cash Handout Amid Budget Considerations

Taipei: Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a cash handout, and there is ongoing discussion within the Cabinet about implementing this measure outside the current budget. According to Focus Taiwan, this development has become a focal point of attention as the government seeks to balance financial support for citizens while maintaining