July 15, 2025

Japan’s Defense White Paper Highlights China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan

Tokyo: Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani presented the 2025 edition of Japan’s defense white paper on Tuesday, which highlighted China’s intensification of military drills surrounding Taiwan since 2024, accusing Beijing of trying to isolate President Lai Ching-te’s government. According to Focus Taiwan, the document said that China has been

Taipower Worker Electrocuted Conducting Chiayi Repairs in Critical Condition

Chiayi: An employee of Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) was placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for life support on Tuesday, after being critically injured by electric shock as he conducted power restoration work in Yijhu Township, Chiayi County. According to Focus Taiwan, Chi Mei Medical Center in the neighboring city

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Southern Taiwan

Taipei: A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit southern Taiwan at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The epicenter of the temblor was located in waters approximately 127.6 kilometers south of Taitung County Hall, with a depth of 29.4 kilometers, CWA data indicated. According to Focus Taiwan, there

Formosa Plastics Shares Rebound to Prior Ex-Dividend Level

Taipei: Shares of Formosa Plastics Corp., the flagship entity of the petrochemical conglomerate Formosa Plastics Group, returned to their prior ex-dividend level soon after the market opened Tuesday, the stock’s ex-dividend date. At 12:49 p.m., Formos…

Taiwan Stock Market Sees Gains as Shares Climb 0.98%

Taipei: Taiwan shares closed higher on Tuesday, registering an increase of 220.97 points or 0.98 percent to settle at 22,835.94. The stock market saw a turnover of NT$309.79 billion, equivalent to US$10.566 billion.

According to Focus Taiwan, this r…