Taipei: “Maintaining the status quo is Taiwan’s greatest consensus,” Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang emphasized, addressing a political backlash over her recent comments suggesting Taiwan “recognizes” the People’s Republic of China (PRC). According to Focus Taiwan, Liu clarified that her previous statement was made “from the standpoint of the government of

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed slightly higher Tuesday after moving in a narrow range in the wake of a lackluster performance on U.S. markets overnight, as investors waited for the release of U.S. July consumer price index data and clues about the Federal Reserve’s next move, dealers said. According to

Kinmen: The Golden Lion Cinema in outlying Kinmen County saw ticket sales surge by more than 50 percent on Aug. 8, driven by an influx of Chinese moviegoers attending the Taiwan premiere of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle.” According to Focus Taiwan, Chinese anime fans

Taipei: Veteran actress Chen Shu-fang has been named the recipient of the lifetime achievement award at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards, the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee announced Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, Chen, aged 86, began her illustrious career in the 1957 Hokkien film “Who’s Crime” and

Taipei: People in Taiwan can apply to opt out of the secondary use of their National Health Insurance (NHI) data, which is mainly used for academic and research purposes, starting Tuesday, according to the government agency that administers the health insurance system. According to Focus Taiwan, the four categories of

Taipei: As Typhoon Podul approached Taiwan, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a land warning for parts of southern Taiwan, urging residents to take precautions. According to Focus Taiwan, the typhoon has led to various suspensions in ferry services, domestic and international flights, and closures of recreational parks and scenic