October 14, 2025

Government Network Endures Over 2.8 Million Cyberattacks Daily: NSB

Taipei: The Government Service Network of the Executive Yuan is facing an alarming frequency of cyberattacks, with over 2.8 million incidents reported daily on average this year, as revealed in a document submitted by the National Security Bureau (NSB) to the Legislative Yuan. According to Focus Taiwan, the NSB’s document,

10 Allies, U.S. Advocate for Taiwan’s Participation in ICAO

Montreal: The United States and 10 of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies spoke in favor of Taiwan’s efforts to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at its recent triennial assembly, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the 10 allies, along with the U.S., advocated for Taiwan’s inclusion in

Taiwan Allocates NT$156 Million for New Boston Representative Office

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday that it has earmarked a budget of NT$156 million (US$5.07 million) to purchase a property for its representative office in Boston. According to Focus Taiwan, the current Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston operates from a rented facility at 99

China’s Nuclear Expansion Raises Concerns of ‘Nuclear Blackmail’ Over Taiwan

Beijing: China’s rapid expansion and diversification of its nuclear arsenal have sparked concerns among defense experts about the possibility of “nuclear blackmail” or even nuclear warfare should Western nations intervene in a conflict over Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, at a recent military parade in Tiananmen Square, China showcased three

Over 100,000 Visit Taiwan’s National Archives in First Month of Trial Opening

Taipei: Taiwan’s first National Archives, located in Linkou, New Taipei, has drawn more than 100,000 visitors since its soft opening on September 2. The archives feature exhibits on the nation’s high-tech development and documents by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) founder Morris Chang, according to the National Archives Administration (NAA).

Taiwan Pledges US$200,000 to Aid Cebu’s Earthquake Recovery Efforts

Manila: Taiwan’s government has donated US$200,000 to the Philippines to support relief and recovery efforts following a magnitude-6.9 earthquake that devastated Cebu Province. The quake, which struck late last month, resulted in the loss of at least 72 lives and left 559 individuals injured. According to Focus Taiwan, the donation