This Week in Taiwan

Interior Ministry warns Taiwanese religious groups of Beijing’s ‘sinicization of religion.’ President Lai Ching-te calls for diversified markets as China ‘weaponizes’ Taiwan agricultural products. Taiwan to use high-tech supply chain position to expand international space: Foreign Ministry. Taiwan ICDF celebrates 30 years of overseas development aid. China’s new...

China advances military robotics as Taiwan prepares countermeasures. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu leads cross-party delegation to US. Taiwan Expo in Europe hosts Ukraine reconstruction seminar. Taiwan says Lithuania cooperation unaffected amid China push, Vilnius coalition change. Foreign Minister visits Polish Parliament and meets with lawmakers. Taiwanese fruit targets high-end European market...

Taiwan completes 500th offshore wind turbine. Taipei wins“city Nobel Prize” for collaborative sustainable solutions. Taiwan’s law enforcement displays biggest heroin bust in nearly 5 years. US NDAA recasts defense strategy, brings Taiwan and Philippines under First Island Chain initiative. Investigation Bureau opens big new facility in New Taipei to boost crime-fighting work. Tai...

Pacific allies hold first cultural gala celebrating Taiwan friendship, shared heritage. National Institute of Cyber Security signs MOU with Microsoft. Suspected gas explosion leaves 2 dead, 2 injured in Hsinchu. Expert says China’s gray-zone pressure targets Taiwan ahead of the 2028 election. Taiwan seeks to maintain“development partner” role at Pacific Islands Forum despite Chin...

Army's 80th anniversary showcases changes to accommodate a changing world. Presidential youth forum provides dialogue on tackling social media united front efforts. Nvidia, MediaTek unveil co-developed RTX Spark made for AI agent computing. Taiwan tightens border controls over Ebola concerns. Analyst warns losing Taiwan would reshape Asia's balance of power.

Presidential Office says no changes to US arms sales to report. President unveils plan to assist one million SMEs in smart transformation by 2040. Foreign Ministry slams Beijing’s criticism of German lawmaker’s visit to Taiwan. Nvidia’s CEO calls Taiwan ‘epicenter of AI,’ urges stable power as investment surges. China’s goal not to take over Taiwan, but to make...

Taiwan is not a bargaining chip in US-China talks, according to a security official Analysts are saying that the Iran war offers lessons for future U.S.-China conflict The DPP cites high approval rating as proof party is on the right track, despite impeachment proceedings Taiwan Coast Guard and US Homeland Security bust cross-border drug smuggling ring President Lai marks 2 years in office, vows t...

Taiwan, Okinawa team up in New York to attract North American travelers. Taiwan shouldn’t 'just wait passively’ for WHA invite, minister says, as delegation prepares Geneva trip Taiwanese tourism to South Korea expect to break records in 2026. Semiconductors are Taiwan’s biggest bargaining chip, experts say ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. Taiwan sends dual-minister delegation to World...

China-linked networks are embedding propaganda in Taiwan social media pages. Taiwan infectious disease expert addresses rat-borne hantavirus concerns. President Lai Ching-te returns to Taiwan after his trip to the allied nation of Eswatini. Lai awards Fonte for a half-century of advancing Taiwan-US ties. Formosa Club Europe backs Taiwan’s right to visit allies, calls for WHA inclusion. Taipe...

Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation an example to the world: President KMT proposes $800B alternative to $1.25T national defense budget. China escalates control over internet access. Taiwan and Europe strengthen health partnership at a 2026 forum. US citrus tariff cut unlikely to hurt Taiwan’s farmers: Agriculture Ministry.

Experts are warning against Beijing’s revival of certain cross-strait policies. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry condemns joint China-Namibia statement supporting one-China principle. US think tank president Hamre ‘encouraged’ by Taiwan’s self-defense commitment. Beijing pressures three countries to cancel President Lai’s flights, postponing Eswatini trip. Taiwan-born NASA a...

China’s unexplained airspace restrictions spark regional concern. President Lai to make first official visit to Eswatini in late April. TPP expels Chinese legislator from party. Taiwan highly values Lithuania’s new economic action plan as Minister Lin meets Lithuanian envoy.  KMT leader Cheng says '1992 Consensus' will bring peace. Taiwan, US, co-host Ottawa seminar to strengthen...

Taiwan to seek preferential treatment over US 100% tariff on patented drugs. Church linked to Lin Family Murders becomes first civil transitional justice site. Taiwanese government coordinates measures to stabilize supplies amid ongoing Iran war. Taiwan’s foreign minister visits site of Marshall Islands parliament building reconstruction. Taiwan premier pledges tougher penalties, crypto regu...

US Bipartisan delegation pressures Taiwanese lawmakers to pass the special defense budget. US issues first-ever initial payment deferral as Taiwan misses payment deadline for rocket systems. KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Vermont passes resolution in support of establishing trade office in Taiwan. Foreign Minister: Taiwan’s interests unaffec...

Taiwan must strengthen defense despite US intelligence predictions according to the Presidential Office.   The President says only determination, perseverance, strength can safeguard Taiwan's democracy and freedom. United States politicians lead a bipartisan Senate resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first presidential election Poll shows 60% public support for spe...

President Lai outlines importance of defense budget while speaking on elections. Government expands measures to combat China’s AI disinformation campaigns. Taiwanese-developed enterovirus vaccine approved in Vietnam. China has no plans to attack Taiwan in 2027: US intelligence report. Middle East conflict disrupts fertilizer imports, Taiwan has 6-8 months supply. Foreign Minister Lin urges S...

Over 1,800 Taiwanese evacuated from Middle East as tensions rise. President Lai Ching-te announces NT$24 billion drug supply resilience plan. Taiwan launches online climate course for high school students. President Lai marks 15th anniversary of Japan’s 3/11 earthquake. Taiwan’s baseball team returns home after WBC elimination. US Navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump&rsq...

228 Incident memorial march held in Taipei. President Lai marks 79th anniversary of 228 Incident with vow to defend Taiwan’s democracy. Amid rising Middle East tensions, ministerial groups weigh energy stabilization and evacuation measures. Taiwan’s CPI could exceed inflation threshold as fuel and electricity prices rise. Middle East conflict could impact Indo-Pacific, Taiwan must bols...

Cabinet continues advocating for Taiwan’s best interests despite US tariff upset. The Foreign Ministry warns that crime via visa-free entry undermines trust in Taiwan. Chancellor Merz consults Taiwan-based novelist before China trip, signals shift in Germany’s China policy. Tariff pressure eases as Taiwan sees “Goldilocks economy” signs. Taiwan to participate in Pacific Isl...

Premier Cho highlights tariff deal as proof of US democratic partnership. Taiwan congratulates Thailand’s PM on election win. City response to weekend MRT arson attempts show improved emergency response. The Hong Kong Outlanders rally outside of Taiwan’s Legislature this Tuesday in support of Jimmy Lai. President hopes post-holiday tea with 5 branch heads will ease political tensions....

Digital minister calls for the swift removal of disinformation and support for traditional news outlets. Deputy foreign minister says bilateral ties outweigh multilateral systems amid global shifts. Chinese Ambassador to Australia tells those opposed to unification to “leave Taiwan.” The President reaffirms goal to cut cancer deaths by one-third by 2030 on World Cancer Day. Trump-Xi ca...

American climber Alex Honnold free-solos Taipei 101, setting new record in human climbing history.   President Lai Ching-te plans to expand Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative, sending more youth abroad. The Central Bank announced Tuesday that Taiwan’s new series of the New Taiwan Dollar banknotes will carry the theme “Taiwan’s Beauty.” MAC deputy minister details 3 s...

The Defense Ministry briefs lawmakers on a NT$1.25 trillion arms procurement plan Taiwan and the United States have reached an outcome in their reciprocal tariff negotiations President Lai honors former Chamber of Deputies speaker for strengthening Taiwan-Czech ties US confirms 2 warships made first Taiwan Strait transit of the year Defense Ministry can’t ‘scrape by’ anymore on b...

Rescue teams have located the black box of the missing F-16V fighter jet in deep waters.  Phoenix May Kate Gallego met with President Lai Ching-te this Wednesday. Opposition parties say the government's NT$ 1.25 trillion (US$39.6 billion) defense budget lacks a detailed procurement list. The Defense Ministry pushes back and say delays are putting national security at risk.  Taiwan and th...

PLA unilaterally launched the Justice Mission-2025 military around Taiwan without warning, and announced that it would hold live-fire drills prohibiting water and air traffic from entering five areas. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off Taiwan’s northeastern coast late Saturday, triggering widespread public warning alerts across nearly every county and city in Taiwan.  President...