Taipei: A veteran American senator has issued a stark warning regarding the global consequences of a potential Chinese conquest of Taiwan. Senator Roger Wicker, who recently visited Taiwan, emphasized the significant impact such an event would have on both global security and the economy. According to Focus Taiwan, Senator Wicker

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced plans to increase its budget by NT$1 billion (US$32.86 million) for Latin American countries in fiscal year 2026. This budgetary boost aims to strengthen ties with the region, where seven of Taiwan’s twelve diplomatic allies are situated. The budget proposal has

Prague: The government-initiated “Taiwan Culture in Europe 2025” campaign, which will showcase performing arts groups and national treasures in Europe, aims to present Taiwan’s success as a democracy through culture, Deputy Foreign Minister Fran§ois Wu said. According to Focus Taiwan, the campaign, jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Nottingham: Taiwan’s women’s 500-kg team defeated Switzerland Sunday to win gold at the World Outdoor Tug of War Championships in Nottingham, United Kingdom, securing its fourth consecutive title since 2022. The championships ran from Thursday through Sunday, with the first two days featuring the open tournament. According to Focus Taiwan,

Kaohsiung: The remains of an unexploded bomb were unearthed Sunday at the site of the old Kaohsiung Refinery, which is undergoing environmental remediation ahead of the construction of a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plant. According to Focus Taiwan, the Kaohsiung City government’s Construction Office reported that workers in the

Taipei: Taiwan’s Army will showcase newly acquired U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams tanks and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) for the first time at the biennial Taipei defense show, a military source told CNA Sunday. The Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition 2025 (TADTE) will take place Sept. 18-20 at the