Beijing: Modernization is at the core of the CCP’s mission to change China, and the world beyond. But while Xi has provided the armed forces with cutting-edge weaponry, key signs point to his lack of confidence so far in the process of modernizing its…

Taipei: The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday released the 2025 National Defense Report, outlining plans to build a more “agile and resilient” military with a new focus on multidomain strategies to deter and block enemy forces. According to Focus Taiwan, in a pre-recorded video, Lin Ying-yu, an associate

Taipei: Following reports that Taiwan’s natural gas reserves would last less than two weeks under a Chinese blockade, Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin on Thursday pledged to expand storage capacity “as quickly as possible.” Kung was responding to a recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article stating that China could

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 238.24 points, or 0.88 percent, at 27,301.9 Thursday on turnover of NT$564.33 billion (US$18.49 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market saw a positive performance with a significant rise in share points. The trading turnover reached NT$564.33 billion, which translates to approximately US$18.49 billion.

Qinghai: A Taiwanese national succumbed to hypothermia and altitude sickness on Monday after being caught in heavy snowfall during a hike in the Laohugou area of China’s Qinghai Province. This incident resulted in more than 250 hikers being stranded, as confirmed by Taiwan’s Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF). According to Focus

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te will deliver a National Day address on Friday outlining his vision and blueprint for national governance as Taiwan faces domestic and international challenges, sources said Thursday. According to Focus Taiwan, in the speech, Lai will focus on the theme “The power to move forward: six key