Taipei: A senior transport official on Saturday defended Taiwan High Speed Rail’s (THSR) newly implemented “quiet carriage” policy, after it was criticized for targeting families with children. The policy, effective Sept. 22, is designed to address disruptive behavior rather than specifically targeting children, as explained by Ministry of Transportation and

Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday highlight significant developments in both international trade relations and local political dynamics. The United Daily News and Liberty Times report on the United States’ plan to impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China, a decision confirmed by former

Taipei: Taiwanese fencer Chen Chih-chieh secured a narrow victory at the Singapore Foil Satellite tournament on Saturday to take the men’s championship title. The 24-year-old Chen defeated Singaporean Tan Raphael Juan Kang 15-14 in a thrilling final, kicking off the new season on a high note. According to Focus Taiwan,

Taipei: Taiwan’s government on Friday rebutted criticism from Chinese authorities of President Lai Ching-te’s National Day address, asserting that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not determine Taiwan’s status and urging Beijing to share responsibility for peace in the Taiwan Strait. According to Focus Taiwan, in a Friday speech

Taipei: Kuomintang (KMT) heavyweight and media personality Jaw Shau-kong on Saturday called on Beijing to stop any interference in the party’s upcoming chair election, warning that online disinformation campaigns allegedly linked to China could undermine Taiwan’s national security. According to Focus Taiwan, the KMT chair election is an internal matter

Taipei: President Lai has announced the launch of the ‘T-dome’ defense initiative, a significant plan aimed at bolstering Taiwan’s air defense capabilities. The announcement has been widely covered by major Taiwan dailies, highlighting its strategic importance for the nation’s security. According to Focus Taiwan, the ‘T-dome’ initiative is designed to