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Taiwan's restoration to China is outcome of WWII victory, part of postwar int'l order: Chinese FM
BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan's restoration to China is an outcome of the WWII victory and part and parcel of the postwar international order, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. Mao made the comment at a regular...

Taiwan Excellence Shines at Taiwan Expo USA in Dallas
Forging MLB-Level Collaborations to Build a World-Class Brand Image DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Showcasing the very best of Taiwan’s innovation, Taiwan Excellence delivered a three-day exhibition at Taiwan Expo 2025 in Dallas, held at the...

Taiwan stands firm amid challenges
There is an old saying that if there is blood in the water, the sharks will come. In Taiwan’s case, that shark is China, circling, waiting for any sign of weakness to strike. Many thought the failed recall effort was that blood in the water, a...

Taiwan Expands Arsenal With 232 Hsiung Feng III Supersonic Missiles to Deter China
On August 17, 2025, Taiwan News reported that Taiwan will produce 232 additional anti-ship missile systems to strengthen its maritime defense capabilities by next year. This new batch, also confirmed by the Liberty Times, will include Hsiung Feng...
Taiwan question purely China's internal affair: FM spokesperson
BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair, and how to resolve it is a matter only for the Chinese people, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. Mao made the comment at a regular press...

The Rally For Taiwan a highlight of Taiwanfest in Vancouver
Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Local Arts Music TAIWANfest 2025 features free concert at the Pancouver Stage, Vancouver Art Gallery Singing in their mother tongue, Hakka, the crew of pop-punk Traego covers everything from rage and resistance...

Singaporean PM quotes Taiwanese song in national speech
In his National Day Rally speech on Sunday, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (黃循財) quoted the Taiwanese song One Small Umbrella (一支小雨傘) to describe his nation’s situation. Wong’s use of such a song shows Singapore’s familiarity with...

China Says Taiwan Is An Internal Matter Following Trump’s Remarks On Xi Jinping
Home China China Says Taiwan Is An Internal Matter Following Trump’s Remarks On Xi... China views Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to "reunify" with the democratic and separately governed island. Beijing’s foreign ministry stated on...

Trump would not use Taiwan as pawn: Gray
A former White House official on Sunday said he does not believe US President Donald Trump would ever use Taiwan as a bargaining chip in dealings with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平). “Taiwan has been a core national interest of the United...

Northern Taiwan housing market remains sluggish
The business climate monitor for northern Taiwan’s housing market flashed “yellow-blue” for the fifth time last month, signaling continued weakness as tighter lending conditions dampened demand, the property research publication My Housing Monthly...

Beijing vows to safeguard relations of Taiwan, China
(MENAFN) China on Monday reaffirmed that it will “never allow anyone or any force to separate” Taiwan from its territory, emphasizing its long-standing claim over the island. The statement followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who said...

China Slams Trump Claim On Xi Promising Not To Invade Taiwan
Taiwan ‘issue’ an internal matter, China says in response to Trump
Taiwan is an internal matter for China, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Monday, in response to US President Donald Trump saying Chinese President Xi Jinping told him he will not invade the island while Trump is in office. Trump made the...

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AI servers drive growth in Taiwan tech sector as Foxconn’s Apple era fades
Tapei — Taiwan’s Foxconn, which rose to become a global tech manufacturing juggernaut by assembling millions of iPhones, can now say its main business is no longer Apple as it takes advantage of the AI-boom to diversify its income. Its revenue...

Taiwan Expo USA 2025 Concludes in Dallas: A Landmark Celebration of Innovation, Culture, and U.S.–Taiwan Partnership
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 18, 2025-- Taiwan Expo USA –Taiwan Expo USA 2025 concluded its much-celebrated second edition with resounding success, drawing over 10,000 attendees and industry leaders to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in...

Taiwan’s Dairy Market Evolves
Got Milk? In Taiwan, the answer is complicated. Taiwan’s appetite for dairy is growing — and so is the complexity in satiating it. As more consumers reach for milk, yogurt, and cheese, drawn by changing diets and rising health consciousness, the...

Foxconn Moves Beyond Apple: Taiwan Tech Sector Finds New Growth in AI Servers
Foxconn has shifted its revenue focus, with cloud and networking products, including AI servers for Nvidia (NVDA), now accounting for 41% of total revenue in the second quarter, surpassing the 35% from consumer electronics like iPhones. Chairman...

Taiwanese American puts groovy spins on classic Hokkien songs
Taipei, Aug. 18 (CNA) To Shinyi Lee (李欣怡), Hokkien Taiwanese music needed an overhaul. Seeing the genre as dominated by "khàu-tiāu-á" (哭調仔, "crying songs") and lacking grooves, she set out to change it by putting her own spin on traditional...

Chinese APT Group Targets Web Hosting Services in Taiwan
A newly identified Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) group is targeting web infrastructure providers in Taiwan, with a focus on long-term access and data theft, according to Cisco Talos. The report comes amid escalating cyber intrusions...