November 19, 2025

National Palace Museum’s ‘Dragons’ Exhibition Opens in Paris

Paris: An exhibition curated by Taiwan’s National Palace Museum (NPM) exploring the cultural and historical significance of dragons across Asia opened at the Mus©e du Quai Branly Jacques Chirac in Paris Tuesday. NPM Director Hsiao Tsung-huang and Deputy Director Yu Pei-chin joined Emmanuel Kasarh©rou, president of the Mus©e du Quai

U.S. Commission Warns of Potential Chinese Invasion of Taiwan with Minimal Notice

Washington: China has significantly enhanced its military capabilities, enabling it to potentially blockade or invade Taiwan with minimal advance warning, according to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC). The assertion was made in the USCC’s 2025 Annual Report to Congress, highlighting a crucial phase in China’s ongoing efforts

Two 4.5 Magnitude Earthquakes Rattle Eastern Taiwan

Taipei: Two magnitude 4.5 earthquakes struck off Taiwan’s east coast at 8:25 p.m. and 8:38 p.m., respectively, on Wednesday, as reported by the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The tremors were felt in parts of Hualien County, prompting concerns among residents. According to Focus Taiwan, the epicenter of the first earthquake

TSMC Unlikely to Be Affected by Trade Secrets Leak: Pegatron Chair

Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is unlikely to be impacted if some of its technical secrets get leaked, said Tung Tzu-hsien, chairman of Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Pegatron Corp., on Wednesday. Tung made this comment following reports of a former TSMC executive allegedly taking confidential data before retiring. According to

TSMC’s Overseas Expansion Drives Record High Taiwanese Workforce in U.S.

Taipei: The number of Taiwanese working in the United States reached an unprecedented high of 137,000 in 2024, largely fueled by the aggressive overseas expansion of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), as revealed by recent government data. According to Focus Taiwan, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS)

Ex-Ukrainian Colonel Advises Taiwan’s President on Wartime Rehearsals

Taipei: Taiwan’s president should participate in “rehearsals” to prepare for potential enemy maneuvers in a war, a retired Ukrainian colonel has advised. The aim is to avoid misjudged commands and establish clear rules of engagement (ROE), a lesson Ukraine learned too late before Russia’s invasion, he stated. According to Focus