Governance

President Warns of Legislative Overreach; KMT Cries Hypocrisy

Hsinchu: President Lai Ching-te on Sunday warned against what he called legislative overreach and invoked Nobel laureate Jane Addams’ call for “more democracy” to defend Taiwan’s constitutional order — a message the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) dismissed as hypocritical, accusing Lai of reversing course on reforms once championed by his own

Unlawful CCP Activities Will Not Intimidate Vice President Hsiao, She Declares

Taipei: Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim has asserted her resolve against intimidation by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) following reports of a planned attack by Chinese agents during her upcoming visit to the Czech Republic in 2024. She made her stance clear on social media, emphasizing her commitment to representing

Lai Urges DPP to Support Recall Campaign Against KMT Lawmakers

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Saturday urged the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to actively support civil groups campaigning to recall Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers. Lai, who also chairs the DPP, emphasized at the party’s national congress that while numerous nations grow wary of China’s expanding authoritarianism, Taiwan’s defense budget and security

MOFA Urges Dialogue to Resolve South China Sea Disputes

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Saturday urged dialogue to resolve South China Sea disputes after the Philippines officially endorsed new names for more than 130 features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), part of the Spratly Islands. According to Focus Taiwan, MOFA released a statement urging all

First U.S.-Made Harpoon Missile Launcher Vehicles Arrive in Taiwan

Taipei: The first five land-based Harpoon anti-ship missile launcher vehicles, alongside a radar truck, have arrived in Taiwan from the United States, a source familiar with the matter informed CNA on Saturday. The arrival marks a significant step in Taiwan’s defense capabilities in response to regional security challenges. According to