A cut undersea internet cable is making Taiwan worried about ‘gray zone’ tactics from Beijing

By Wayne Chang and Simone McCarthy, CNN Taipei, Taiwan/Hong Kong (CNN) — When a Taiwanese telecoms company detected that an international undersea cable was damaged earlier this month, it worked to divert internet traffic from the broken line to keep …

J-20 vs Patriot: Taiwan Flaunts US-Supplied AD System In Military Drills; Can They ‘Ward Off’ PLAAF’s Stealth Fighters?

Taiwan launched a three-day joint military drill on January 7 to showcase its military readiness amid rising tensions with China. In addition to simulating an attack and mounting a quick response, the military also showcased its formidable Patriot AD …

World News | Taiwan Reports 4 Chinese Aircraft, 6 Navy Vessels Near Its Territory

Taipei [Taiwan], January 10 (ANI): The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan detected four aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Friday. …

Taiwan chip giant TSMC says 2024 revenue rose 33.9%

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines orders five more A350Fs

Starlux Airlines (JX, Taipei Taoyuan) has doubled its order for A350Fs from Airbus, signing a commitment for five more aircraft of the type. "The cargo market is set to become a key element in our business model and will benefit from the advantages …

Philippines to equip province near Taiwan with Japan-supplied radars

This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2024, shows a new Philippine military base on an island in the country's northernmost province of Batanes. (Kyodo) MANILA (Kyodo) -- The Philippines will equip its northernmost province of Batanes with coastal surveillance …

Taiwan: Alcohol consumption is a big drain on insurance funds

Consumption of alcohol, which is a known carcinogen, accounts for TWD5.3bn ($161m) in annual health insurance costs in Taiwan. It also contributes to traffic accidents caused by drunk driving which in turn lead to avoidable insurance payouts by the …

Taiwan Bourse Tipped To Snap Losing Streak

The Taiwan stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, dropping more than 570 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 23,080-point plateau although it may find support on Friday. The global forecast …

China-Taiwan: A dangerous relationship

The relations between China and Taiwan are constantly tense since their de facto separation in 1949 and are causing tension in relations between Beijing and Washington. On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of …

Aircraft: Taiwan's Starlux orders 5 more A-350Fs

Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for five additional A-350F freighters, doubling last year’s initial order for five of the type. The A-350F fleet will be operated by Starlux Cargo on some of the world’s busiest freight …