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Jun 14 2026POLITICS

China‑Sided Spy Channel Opens in Taiwan

Taiwan has launched a new website aimed at Chinese citizens who want to share information about espionage. The site invites people to report tips that could help the island’s security agencies. Taiwan and China have a long history of spying on each other. In recent years, Taiwan says it has

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Opposition Leader Tries to Clear the Air with US Leaders

Taiwan’s main opposition figure spent two weeks in the US last month to clear up confusion about her party’s plans for dealing with China. Cheng Li-wun, head of the Kuomintang (KMT), met nine US lawmakers from key committees, plus think tank researchers and policy experts. She argued that many in Wa

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan Stands Firm as China Pulls Back Its Coast Guard

Taiwan’s coast guard announced that its waters cannot be claimed by China, saying the island will push back any ships that try to enter. The statement came after Beijing withdrew a patrol off Taiwan’s eastern coast, which had inspected nearly two hundred vessels and fixed three violations. Chi

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Jun 06 2026POLITICS

Taiwan Looks to Drones for Better Defence Spending

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

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Taiwan‑China Coast Guard Clash Near Pratas Islands

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

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Smart Health System: Why It Deserves WHO Inclusion

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

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Taiwan keeps close watch as China steps up military moves

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

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Mindfulness in the Digital Age for Older Adults

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

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May 08 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Parliament Grants $25 Billion to Defence – A Step Short of the Plan

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

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan Sees Chinese Fighters While Leaders Meet

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

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