Taipei: Taiwan’s first National Archives, located in Linkou, New Taipei, has drawn more than 100,000 visitors since its soft opening on September 2. The archives feature exhibits on the nation’s high-tech development and documents by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) founder Morris Chang, according to the National Archives Administration (NAA).

Beijing: China’s rapid expansion and diversification of its nuclear arsenal have sparked concerns among defense experts about the possibility of “nuclear blackmail” or even nuclear warfare should Western nations intervene in a conflict over Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, at a recent military parade in Tiananmen Square, China showcased three

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday that it has earmarked a budget of NT$156 million (US$5.07 million) to purchase a property for its representative office in Boston. According to Focus Taiwan, the current Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston operates from a rented facility at 99

Montreal: The United States and 10 of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies spoke in favor of Taiwan’s efforts to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at its recent triennial assembly, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the 10 allies, along with the U.S., advocated for Taiwan’s inclusion in

Taipei: The Government Service Network of the Executive Yuan is facing an alarming frequency of cyberattacks, with over 2.8 million incidents reported daily on average this year, as revealed in a document submitted by the National Security Bureau (NSB) to the Legislative Yuan. According to Focus Taiwan, the NSB’s document,

Taichung: A Thai woman was sentenced to 60 days in prison and fined NT$200,000 (US$6,560) for flushing 10 hamsters down a toilet and posting a video of it online, according to a Taichung District Court ruling released Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the court ruled on Sept. 19 that 27-year-old