China is the main threat to Taiwan’s sovereignty, democracy: Lai

China poses the greatest threat to Taiwan’s sovereignty and democracy and is trying to divide Taiwanese society with covert operatives, President William Lai (賴清德) said yesterday. China has never abandoned its ambitions to annex Taiwan, and its regime …

Taiwan’s erased words and silenced tongues

Two exhibits explore how the authorities banned publications and local languages during the Martial Law era, as well as those who resisted it From censoring “poisonous books” to banning “poisonous languages,” the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) tried hard …

Taiwan Semi Faces Geopolitical Strain Due To US Scrutiny On Huawei's Chip Access

The U.S. administration again expressed concerns over Huawei Technologies’ access to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSM chips, signifying continued geopolitical tensions over possessing artificial intelligence semiconductor technology. Recently, U.S …

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

Taiwan, Finland ink air service deal

Taiwan on Thursday signed an air service agreement with Finland in Helsinki, the nation’s first flight service deal with a Nordic country, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said yesterday. The agreement, which allows the Taiwanese and Finnish …

China’s defence ministry warns Taiwan ‘we will get you, sooner or later’

China’s defence ministry spokesperson has warned Taiwan “we will come and get you, sooner or later”, after Taipei announced an expansion of military exercises. The threat was delivered in a press conference on Thursday, but grabbed attention inside China …

China to Taiwan: ‘We will get you sooner or later’—Movie line or real threat?

China’s defence ministry has issued a warning to Taiwan, declaring, “we will come and get you, sooner or later,” in response to Taipei’s announcement of expanded military exercises. The threat, delivered by ministry spokesperson Wu Qian during a press …

Finland and Taiwan agree to introduce return flights

After several years of discussion, Finland’s national airline, Finnair signed a service agreement with the Civil Aviation Administration of Taiwan on February 28. The signing took place in Helsinki between Taiwan CAA Director-General Ho Shu-ping and her …

How China uses ‘salami-slicing’ tactics to exert pressure on Taiwan – video

China has dramatically increased military activities around Taiwan, with more than 3,000 incursions into Taiwan's airspace in 2024 alone. Amy Hawkins examines how Beijing is deploying 'salami-slicing' tactics, a strategy of gradual pressure …

Santa Barbara Catholic School student recognized for artwork in Taiwan

A 7th-grade student from Santa Barbara Catholic School was recognized for her artwork during the 2025 Fo Guang Shan Festival of Light and Peace Lantern Painting Award Ceremony on Feb. 2 at the Fo Guang Shan Headquarters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The school …