(LEAD) Expert notes need for S. Korea to persuade China not to create conflict in Taiwan Strait

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 16-21) By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, May 13 (Yonhap) -- A security expert in the United States underscored the need Tuesday for Seoul to make diplomatic efforts to persuade China not to cause conflict in the Taiwan Strait, …

Why Taiwan Tries to Woo EU at First-Ever VE Day Remembrance

At the Taiwanese government’s first-ever commemoration of the end of World War II in Europe, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) deliberately avoided historic controversy while stressing universal values and the common threats faced by Taiwan and the European …

Taiwan MND detects 35 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels in its territory

TAIWAN: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday detected 35 sorties of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, eight People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and two official ships operating around Taiwan. According to the MND, 25 of the …

'Sword II' & US-made 'HIMARS': New addition to Taiwan's arsenal

Taiwan’s Chief Telecom grows net profit by 11% in first quarter

Taiwanese telco and data center operator Chief Telecom posted an 11 percent increase in total revenue for Q1. Total revenue increased 11 percent year-on-year (YoY) to NT$953 million (US$31.3m), while net profit was up 15 percent YoY to NT$279m (US$9.2m). …

Expert notes need for S. Korea to persuade China not to create conflict in Taiwan Strait

By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, May 13 (Yonhap) -- A security expert in the United States underscored the need Tuesday for Seoul to make diplomatic efforts to persuade China not to cause conflict in the Taiwan Strait, noting that it would be increasingly …

Taiwan's military test-fires two new air defence systems as regional tensions rise

Taiwan test-fires new missile system Taiwan has test-fired its new Land Sword II Missile System at a remote coastal location. In a post on X, Taiwan's defence ministry says the SAM system is "capable of countering diverse aerial threats and …

Taiwan conducts first HIMARS drills

Taiwan's HIMARS will be deployed by the Republic of China Army's 58th Artillery Command. (Stewart & Stevenson) Taiwan has conducted its first live-fire drills with its newly procured Lockheed Martin M142 High Mobility Artillery System (HIMARS), …

Taiwan's Legislature Passes Bill Easing Restrictions On Nuclear Power

It looks like nuclear power is once again becoming popular not just in the U.S., but globally. This morning it was reported that Taiwan’s legislature passed a bill Tuesday easing restrictions on nuclear power, signaling a policy shift driven by rising …

Watch: 1 injured after boulders tumble toward motorcyclist, drivers in Taiwan

One person was injured after a rock fall on Monday crashed down onto unwitting drivers in rural Miaoli County in northern Taiwan.  MIAOLI COUNTY, Taiwan – One person was injured and two vehicles were severely damaged after a rockfall on Monday crashed down …