Taiwan is being urged to change how it spends on defence, especially by a senior U. S. diplomat who visited Taipei last week. The main point is that money should be directed toward drones and other small, flexible weapons that can level the playing field against China. The island’s government has
Taiwan and China’s coast guards faced off again near the Pratas Islands on Friday, a repeat of an earlier encounter within two weeks. The Pratas lie between Taiwan and Hong Kong, more than 400 km from the main island, making them a point of tension. The Taiwanese coast guard spotted a Chinese vess
Taiwan has built a leading digital health system that shows how technology can improve care. Its network links more than 400 hospitals and uses AI to spot cancer, predict heart attacks, and help doctors treat patients faster. The country’s National Health Insurance holds a huge amount of clean
Taiwan’s navy and air force had another busy day last Monday as they tracked Chinese military planes and ships moving around the island. This follows a similar patrol just six days earlier, showing how Beijing keeps raising pressure on Taipei. Taiwan noticed 21 Chinese aircraft—including fighter jet
Taiwan is aging fast. Nearly one in seven people there are over 65. That’s why finding ways to help older adults stay healthy is important. Many studies show that mindfulness can improve sleep and mental health. But mindfulness isn’t one-size-fits-all. Most programs focus on stress reduction, missin
Taiwan’s lawmakers, led by the opposition party that holds most seats in the legislature, approved a new defence budget of about $25 billion on Friday. This amount is roughly two‑thirds of the larger sum that the government had requested to strengthen its military against a rapidly modernising Ch
Taiwan’s defence office reported that on Friday, 16 Chinese military jets flew close to the island between mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon, a day when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party in Beijing. The meeting, held at 11 a. m. , was framed by the Ta
Taiwan just hit a major milestone in global trade. In March, its exports jumped to over $80 billion, shattering records and beating even the most optimistic forecasts. This surge wasn’t a one-time fluke—it marked the 29th straight month of year-over-year growth. What’s behind this explosive rise? A
Taiwan is set to reinforce its military presence on the Pratas Islands, a group of reefs located at the northern edge of the South China Sea. The islands lie more than 400 kilometres from Taiwan’s main coast, making them a potential target for Chinese forces. Because the Pratas are only lightly g
Taiwan's leader, Lai Ching-te, recently shared his Lunar New Year message. He emphasized the importance of boosting the island's defenses. This comes at a time when tensions with China are high. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory. Lai's message was recorded at a key military radar station.
