January 29, 2026

No Need for Taiwan to Choose Between U.S. and China, Says KMT Chair

Taipei: There is no need for Taiwan to “pick a side” between the United States and China, opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun stated, emphasizing that while the United States is considered a friend, China is regarded as “family.”

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Taiwan Shares Close Down 0.82%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 267.55 points, or 0.82 percent, at 32,536.27 Thursday on turnover of NT$930.79 billion (US$29.73 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the stock market experienced a decline in its overall performance. The turnover fo…

Supreme Court Upholds Sentences for Pro-China Campaigners

Taipei: Taiwan’s Supreme Court has upheld the sentences of the chairman and six other members of a pro-Chinese unification political party convicted of national security offenses.

According to Focus Taiwan, the court rejected the appeals of Chu Hung…