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Taiwan’s HIV Cases Rose 5% After Hitting a 22-Year Low — But the Bigger Warning May Be Who Still Doesn’t Know

Taiwan’s HIV Cases Rose 5% After Hitting a 22-Year Low — But the Bigger Warning May Be Who Still Doesn’t Know

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan health authorities have launched a two-week buy-one-get-one-free HIV self-testing campaign after newly reported infections among Taiwanese nationals increased during the first seven months of 2026, interrupting — at least for now — a years-long downward trend. Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control

Taiwanese Actress Tsai Yi-chen Apologises After Japan Temple Scandal — The National Treasure At The Center Of The Case Is Over 1,200 Years Old

Taiwanese Actress Tsai Yi-chen Apologises After Japan Temple Scandal — The National Treasure At The Center Of The Case Is Over 1,200 Years Old

Taiwanese actress and host Tsai Yi-chen, also known by her former stage name Wuxiong (Five Bear), has publicly apologised after being arrested in Japan over an incident involving a national treasure at the historic Yakushiji Temple in Nara. The 39-year-old said she had been released on the

Taiwan Tracks 10 Chinese Ships Around Island as Beijing’s Maritime Pressure Continues

Taiwan Tracks 10 Chinese Ships Around Island as Beijing’s Maritime Pressure Continues

TAIPEI — Taiwan has detected 10 Chinese vessels operating around the island, prompting Taipei to deploy surveillance and military assets as pressure from Beijing continues to build across the Taiwan Strait and surrounding waters. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said it tracked five Chinese naval vessels and five Chinese official

Taiwan Air Force Plans NT$3.57 Billion Upgrade of Key Underground Base as China Threat Grows

Taiwan Air Force Plans NT$3.57 Billion Upgrade of Key Underground Base as China Threat Grows

Taiwan is preparing a major upgrade of one of its most important hardened air facilities, with the Air Force planning to spend NT$3.57 billion (about US$112.5 million) from 2027 to 2031 to modernize systems at Chiashan Air Force Base in Hualien. The plan comes as Taiwan

Taiwan Groups Demand Joshua Wong’s Release After Guilty Plea in Hong Kong National Security Case

Taiwan Groups Demand Joshua Wong’s Release After Guilty Plea in Hong Kong National Security Case

Taiwanese civic groups and Hong Kong activists in Taipei are calling for the immediate and unconditional release of jailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong after he pleaded guilty in a second national security case that could potentially send him to prison for life. Wong, 29, entered the guilty plea on

China–Taiwan Tensions Spill Into South Korea’s Art World as Gwangju Biennale Faces Boycott Threat

China–Taiwan Tensions Spill Into South Korea’s Art World as Gwangju Biennale Faces Boycott Threat

A diplomatic dispute over a two-word name — “Taiwan Pavilion” — has erupted into a major controversy at South Korea’s Gwangju Biennale, with China’s participation now hanging in the balance just days before the prestigious exhibition opens. The dispute began after organizers initially changed the name of Taiwan’s

Taipei Firefighters Unveil 3-Second Rescue Mat That Could Transform Emergency Evacuations

Taipei Firefighters Unveil 3-Second Rescue Mat That Could Transform Emergency Evacuations

TAIPEI — In a fire emergency, every second can mean the difference between reaching a trapped victim in time and arriving too late. Taipei City firefighters have developed a lightweight inflatable rescue mat designed to make the difficult job of moving injured or mobility-impaired people through dangerous, confined spaces faster

Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry Targets NT$8 Trillion as AI Boom Drives Record Growth — But the Next Challenge Is Already Emerging

Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry Targets NT$8 Trillion as AI Boom Drives Record Growth — But the Next Challenge Is Already Emerging

TAIPEI — Taiwan is setting its sights on another major semiconductor milestone, with the government pushing to lift the industry’s total output above NT$8 trillion (about US$251.8 billion) in 2026 as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing continue to reshape global chip demand. The ambitious target underscores

Taiwan Signals a Bigger Defence Push as Lai Says Record Spending Is About Protecting Peace

Taiwan Signals a Bigger Defence Push as Lai Says Record Spending Is About Protecting Peace

Taiwan is sending a sharper message about its security strategy, with President Lai Ching-te saying the island's record defence spending is intended to demonstrate its determination to protect itself and preserve peace across the Taiwan Strait. Speaking on Sept. 2, 2026, during Taiwan's Armed Forces

Taiwan Calls for Peace in Taiwan Strait Ahead of UN General Assembly — While Challenging China’s Push to Isolate Taipei

Taiwan Calls for Peace in Taiwan Strait Ahead of UN General Assembly — While Challenging China’s Push to Isolate Taipei

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is stepping up its diplomatic campaign ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, calling for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait while pressing for greater participation in the UN system. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday outlined three key messages it plans to emphasize

AJINOMOTO,DAIKIN EXPAND CHIP MATERIALS TIES WITH TAIWAN

AJINOMOTO,DAIKIN EXPAND CHIP MATERIALS TIES WITH TAIWAN

Ajinomoto, Daikin Expand Taiwan Chip-Materials Operations as AI Boom Drives Demand TAIPEI — Japan’s Ajinomoto and Daikin Industries are expanding their operations in Taiwan as surging demand for artificial intelligence chips pushes semiconductor manufacturers and their suppliers to strengthen local partnerships. The moves put two major Japanese materials companies

TAIWAN TO DEVELOP FISHING GROUND FORECATS

TAIWAN TO DEVELOP FISHING GROUND FORECATS

Taiwan turns to AI and satellites to predict where fish will gather A new four-year project will combine decades of fishing records, satellite imagery and ocean data to help Taiwanese fishing fleets spend less time searching for fish—and potentially transform how commercial fishing is done. TAIPEI — Taiwan is

China Warns of ‘Consequences’ Over Taiwan’s Pacific Summit Role — But Palau’s Response Could Set a Bigger Precedent

China Warns of ‘Consequences’ Over Taiwan’s Pacific Summit Role — But Palau’s Response Could Set a Bigger Precedent

KOROR, Palau — A gathering meant to showcase Pacific unity has quickly become the latest flashpoint in the widening diplomatic struggle between China and Taiwan, after Beijing warned of unspecified “consequences” over Taiwan’s high-profile presence at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau. China’s special envoy for

Taipei Line Read Receipts After 11pm: 5 Rules That Keep a Situationship Honest

Taipei Line Read Receipts After 11pm: 5 Rules That Keep a Situationship Honest

Five rules for Taipei Line read receipts after 11pm that keep a situationship honest — last train, data not drama.

Taipei Night-Market Dates: 6 Ways to Read Whether This Is Casual or a Family Introduction

Taipei Night-Market Dates: 6 Ways to Read Whether This Is Casual or a Family Introduction

Taipei night-market dates at Shilin or Raohe: six ways to tell casual from a family introduction — MRT, who pays, cousin, Line.