September 9, 2026

Legislator Lin Tai-hua Hit with New Charges in Corruption Case

Taipei: Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Lin Tai-hua, who was indicted last year over false expense claims, was charged on Wednesday with embezzling over NT$13.79 million (US$438,492) in campaign funds. The Kaohsiung District Prosecutors …

Drones Unlikely to Offer Taiwan Asymmetric Edge Over China: Expert

Taipei: Drones are unlikely to fundamentally alter the military balance across the Taiwan Strait despite their growing prominence in recent conflicts, an Australian security expert said Wednesday. “I don’t think drones are going to change the China-Ta…

Panama Legislature Forms New Taiwan Friendship Group

Taipei: Panama’s National Assembly on Tuesday established an interparliamentary friendship group with Taiwan’s Legislature, a move welcomed by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung as an opportunity to facilitate bilateral exchanges and advance mutual intere…

Aide Questioned After Lawmaker’s Office Manager Jumps Bail

Taipei: Taipei prosecutors have questioned an aide in connection with the disappearance of Chang Chun-chieh, the office manager for indicted Legislator Kao Chin Su-mei. Chang reportedly jumped bail shortly after meeting the aide on Sunday.

According…