Taiwan stages military drill in waters off Kaohsiung naval base

Kaohsiung, Jan. 9 (CNA) Taiwan's military on Thursday offered the public a glimpse into its routine naval patrols with a drill simulating an emergency response to approaching Chinese vessels. The drill off Kaohsiung's Tsoying Harbor was part of the …

Disinformation campaign targets Taiwan in alleged Russian military links

Taiwanese company accused of selling weapon system to Russia. (Photo: CNA) The independent military media outlet "Defense Blog" cited Ukrainian activist Vadym Labas, who claimed on social media that a Taiwanese company named TRC supplied …

600,000 flu vaccines still available as Taiwan prepares for holiday health risks

Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported an upward trend for flu-like symptoms. (Photo: CNA) Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported approximately 127,000 outpatient and emergency visits for flu-like symptoms in the first week of …

Emirati company wins $1B contract for subsea gas pipeline in Taiwan

UAE’s NMDC Energy, formerly known as National Petroleum Construction Company, has secured a $1.136 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with a Taiwanese company for the installation of subsea gas pipelines, among other things, …

NMDC Energy Wins $1.1B EPC Contract For Taiwan Subsea Gas Pipeline Project

Taiwan’s trade surplus with US jumps to record

Taiwan’s trade surplus with the US surged to a record high last year, a haul that could rankle US President-elect Donald Trump as he returns to the White House on a mission to eliminate the US’ imbalances in commerce. Net Taiwanese exports to the US jumped …

Taiwan will uphold ‘peace through strength,’ Lai says as he hosts Reagan foundation

Taiwan would uphold “peace through strength” while facing the expansion of authoritarianism, President William Lai (賴清德) said as he met with a delegation from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) this morning in Taipei. Former US …

Taiwan December exports beat forecasts; govt sees stable outlook on AI

By Faith Hung and Roger Tung TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports rose more than expected in December, buoyed by robust demand for semiconductors from the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and continued, although weaker, demand from China. Exports rose …

Taiwan demonstrates sea defences against potential Chinese attack

Taiwan demonstrated its sea defences against a potential Chinese attack on Thursday as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multi-tiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland. The island’s navy highlighted its Kuang Hua VI fast attack missile …

Taiwan Trade Surplus Shrinks In December

Taiwan's foreign trade surplus decreased notably in December as imports grew much faster than exports, preliminary figures from the Ministry of Finance revealed on Thursday. The trade surplus dropped to $6.08 billion in December from $11.15 billion in …