Taipei sees New Zealand in sync with like-minded democracies, envoy says
SYDNEY -- Taiwan's chief representative in New Zealand told Nikkei Asia that New Zealand is leaning more toward like-minded countries in its stance on the Taiwan issue.
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'Confucian culture' gives Asia edge in chipmaking, former TSMC exec says
TAIPEI -- Skilled engineers and a disciplined work culture are two of Asia's biggest edges in advanced semiconductor production, but they cannot be taken for granted, according to one of Taiwan's leading chip industry figures.
Taiwan opposition passes contentious bill to empower legislature
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's opposition parties on Tuesday forced through a contentious bill to enhance the powers of the legislature, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation with President Lai Ching-te's government, protesters and potentially the courts.
Weapons are on the way, U.S. lawmakers tell Taiwan during visit
Weapons that Taiwan has ordered from the U.S. are coming, a senior U.S. lawmaker said Monday, as a bipartisan House delegation met with the Beijing-claimed island's new president.
US lawmakers vow more arms for Taiwan’s Lai
A bipartisan group of United States lawmakers met with the new Taiwanese President in Taipei on Monday after the People’s Liberation Army held large-scale joint exercises near Taiwan last week.
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan and Vow Support in Face of Chinese Military Drills
After China performed two days of military drills intended to punish Taiwan, Representative Michael McCaul of Texas on Monday stood alongside the island nation’s newly elected president, Lai Ching-te, and issued a promise.
After China drills, Taiwan president again offers talks
TAIPEI - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again offered talks with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, saying he looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation.
Taiwan's increasingly political Drag Race queen wows fans on home stage
TAIPEI - Taiwan's Nymphia Wind, the first East Asian to take the crown in RuPaul's Drag Race and an increasingly political figure, wowed hundreds of fans at a big homecoming performance in Taipei.