Governance

Taiwan’s Political Landscape Faces Potential Overhaul with Recall Votes

Taipei: Taiwan is on the brink of a significant political shift as a majority of lawmakers from the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) face possible early removal from office through recall votes scheduled for July 26 and August 23. The unprecedented recall efforts could alter the power dynamics within Taiwan’s Legislature,

Three Soldiers Sustain Injuries in Vehicle Accident During Han Kuang Exercises

Kaohsiung: Three soldiers sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a vehicle accident on Saturday in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, while participating in the annual Han Kuang military exercises, the military said Sunday. The incident occurred when a light reconnaissance tactical vehicle assigned to the 8th Army Corps struck a roadside curb on Qi’nan

Taiwan and Paraguay Celebrate 68 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Renewed Commitment

Asunci³n: Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rub©n Ram­rez celebrated the 68th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Paraguay, reaffirming their commitment to shared values and mutual development. According to Focus Taiwan, Lin’s visit to Paraguay’s capital, Asunci³n, marked an important milestone in the long-standing alliance

Indigenous Land-Based Version of Sky Sword II Makes Han Kuang Debut

Taipei: Taiwan’s domestically built land-based version of the Sky Sword II missile made its Han Kuang debut on Sunday as the Army tested the emergency deployment capability of the surface-to-air missile in Taoyuan during the fifth day of the live-fire phase of the annual military drills. During a round of

Retired Admiral Urges U.S.-Taiwan Joint Drills, Economic Warfare Readiness

Washington: Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery on Friday called for bilateral military exercises between the United States and Taiwan, saying Taiwan must also train for Chinese economic warfare, both of which are missing from this year’s Han Kuang military drills. According to Focus Taiwan, Montgomery, while speaking at