Adm. Samuel Paparo, head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, has said he is confident that the U.S. and its allies will prevail in a Taiwan conflict. (Photo by Yukinori Okamura)
Interview

China's drills appear to be 'rehearsal' for Taiwan invasion: U.S. admiral

Indo-Pacific chief Paparo vows to enhance deterrence as Beijing builds up capability

29 May 2024
Raymond Greene, the incoming director of the American Institute in Taiwan, speaks at the Mount Fuji Dialogue in Japan in 2021. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Taiwan tensions

U.S. picks Asia hand as new de facto envoy to Taiwan

Raymond Greene appointment announced as Taipei and Beijing trade fresh barbs

29 May 2024
Lawmakers take part in a legislative session in Taipei on May 28. The opposition's efforts to force through controversial bills have prompted raucous scenes and even physical violence.
Politics

Taiwan opposition passes contentious bill to empower legislature

Constitutional crisis looms as KMT and TPP draw rebuke from lawyers

28 May 2024
TSMC and other industry heavyweights are setting up cross-border programs to foster the next generations of talent in the chip industry. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
Semiconductors

'Confucian culture' gives Asia edge in chipmaking, former TSMC exec says

But Konrad Young warns that 'critical' human resources can't be taken for granted

28 May 2024
Joanne Ou previously served as spokesperson for Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before being transferred to New Zealand as chief representative. (Photo by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand)
Taiwan tensions

Taipei sees New Zealand in sync with like-minded democracies, envoy says

China puts Wellington on guard as it increases its clout among Pacific islands

28 May 2024
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's inaugural address on May 20 has set the stage for policy tweaks.
Opinion

Taiwan's Lai should value engagement with regional partners

Dialogue with both China and Southeast Asian nations crucial for island's security

27 May 2024
Taiwan Air Force F-16s conduct a patrol mission at an undisclosed location near Taiwan on May 23, amid high tensions over China's military drills. (Taiwan Defense Ministry via Reuters)
Taiwan tensions

China's drills against Taiwan likely 'preordained' with 'room to escalate'

Experts see key differences from 2022 exercises as military-civilian lines 'blur'

24 May 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy told Nikkei he ran in the Republican presidential primary because he wants his kids to live the American dream. (Photo by Harry Acosta)
Interview

Trump VP contender Ramaswamy urges 'strategic clarity' on Taiwan

Entrepreneur says red line on defending Taipei would be more effective for peace

24 May 2024
DPP parliamentary leader Ker Chien-ming, center, speaks as the opposition attempts to force through controversial legislation in Taipei on May 21.
Interview

Taiwan's most senior lawmaker says opposition wants another 'Hong Kong'

Ker Chien-ming says contentious bills designed to help China 'undermine' democracy

24 May 2024
The shareholders of Taiwan Cement on May 21 approved changing the company's English name to TCC Group Holdings, dropping the word "cement" to symbolize its transformation over the past seven years. (TCC Group Holdings)
Materials

Taiwan Cement drops material from name as it remodels business

Oldest Taipei-listed company pushes green transition and growth in Europe

24 May 2024
A Chinese warship navigates near Pengjia Islet in northern Taiwan, in this handout image released May 23. (Taiwan Coast Guard via Reuters)
Taiwan tensions

China launches 'punishment' military drills surrounding Taiwan

Days after Lai inauguration in Taipei, PLA says exercises will surround island

23 May 2024
Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers protest in the foreground while the Kuomintang's Han Kuo-yu, the parliament speaker, looks on in the background during a legislative session on May 21.
Politics

Taiwan faces legislative showdown as China lashes out: 5 things to know

Pressure mounts on opposition to defuse crisis over its bills seen as 'power grab'

23 May 2024
Lai Ching-te begins his presidency of Taiwan with little room to maneuver, pinned in by Xi Jinping and the Kuomintang, Taiwan's largest opposition party. (Source photos by AP and Yusuke Hinata)
China up close

Analysis: Xi Jinping weighs options as Taiwan inaugurates a new president

China can consider a blockade or hope the opposition KMT undermines Lai Ching-te

23 May 2024
Lai Ching-te speaks at his inauguration on May 20: The new Taiwanese president urged China to "stop threatening" the island. (Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)
Opinion

Taiwan's economy should be Lai's first priority

Young workers disheartened by growing inequality, high home prices

22 May 2024
Demonstrators gather outside Taiwan's Legislative Yuan during a parliamentary session in Taipei.
Politics

Taiwan opposition bills delayed amid large protests

Another attempt to pass legislation that curtails presidential power is expected Friday

22 May 2024
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, left, shakes hands with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Astana, Kazakhstan, on May 20. (Russian Foreign Ministry via Reuters)
International relations

China mounts diplomatic offensive as Taiwan's Lai takes office

FM Wang Yi affirms 'One China' principle with Russia, others in bid to isolate Taipei

22 May 2024
Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary-general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has called Taiwan an "irreplaceable friend." (Photo by Ryo Nakamura)
International relations

Japan to deepen ties with Taiwan, top LDP official says

In-person talks sought with lawmakers from Washington and Taipei

21 May 2024
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers his inaugural speech after being sworn into office in Taipei on May 20.
Politics

Lai Ching-te urges China to accept Taiwan's existence in inaugural speech

Beijing slams 'dangerous signals' as miner's son completes rise to presidency

20 May 2024
Taiwan lawmakers argue and trade blows during a parliamentary session in Taipei on May 17, amid the opposition coalition's drive to pass controversial bills.
Politics

Taiwan's Lai faces early pressure from opposition legislative power play

KMT and TPP, which hold majority, criticized for rushing laws that sparked brawl

20 May 2024
Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, after winning presidential elections on Jan. 13. He takes office on May 20.
Your Week in Asia

Taiwan welcomes new leader Lai, Future of Asia, Thai GDP

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

19 May 2024
During eight years in power, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen positioned the democracy as a bastion of liberty in a world facing authoritarian expansionism.
Politics

Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's steely promoter, wraps up historic presidency

Most powerful woman in Chinese-speaking world leaves her mark on diplomacy, society

18 May 2024
Taiwanese helicopters fly past the Taipei 101 skyscraper on May 13, ahead of President-elect Lai Ching-te's inauguration. Defense officials have said they are ready for moves by China surrounding the May 20 event.
Taiwan tensions

China cranks up pressure on Taiwan ahead of Lai's inauguration

Beijing seen leaving room to 'escalate the situation,' researcher says

17 May 2024
Taiwan is home to many leading tech manufacturers, including electronics assembler Foxconn and chipmaker TSMC.
Technology

TSMC, MediaTek lead as Taiwan tech makers log 19% sales jump

AI, chip demand drive growth but iPhone assembler Pegatron suffers dip

16 May 2024
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te will be sworn in next week.
International relations

U.S. to send two ex-government officials to Taiwan inauguration

White House sticks to precedent, warns China not to escalate

15 May 2024
Taiwan navy ships take part in a combat readiness drill on Jan. 31: The island's military is unprepared to hold out against protracted attack.
Opinion

Taiwan is moving too slowly to prepare for war. Japan can help

Lai administration must be persuaded to accelerate push into asymmetrical defense

15 May 2024