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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Top US senators arrive in Taiwan to discuss security amid China threat

Two Republican US senators visited Taipei to reinforce US-Taiwan security ties amid rising Chinese military pressure and upcoming NDAA provisions addressing Taiwan.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Drugs, smuggling and abductions: inside the fast and furious world of pigeon racing in Taiwan

Taiwan's pigeon racing combines high-stakes gambling, widespread cheating and legal gray areas, prompting members to demand regulation for cleaner, safer competition.
fromDataBreaches.Net
21 hours ago

Taiwanese associated with Chinese group behind cyberattacks arrested - DataBreaches.Net

Two alleged Taiwanese clients of a Chinese ransomware group behind attacks on the Mackay Memorial Hospital and other targets in Taiwan have been arrested and released on bail. According to a Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau, between February and March, the group CrazyHunter used ransomware to attack hospitals, publicly listed companies, and academic institutions, per CNA. Victims who refused to pay ransoms informed the bureau's Taipei field office.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Taiwan referendum on reopening last nuclear plant fails

A referendum to reopen Taiwan's Maanshan nuclear plant failed to meet the required voter threshold, so the plant will remain closed.
#china
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

As Taiwan Launches Military Drills, a Pressing Question for Washington

China's preparation for a potential invasion of Taiwan is now a pressing reality, impacting U.S. foreign policy decisions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Taiwan's vice-president undeterred after Czech reports of alleged Chinese car collision plot

Hsiao Bi-khim remains undeterred by Chinese intimidation tactics following intelligence reports of a planned car collision targeting her.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders' summit amid China-linked power struggle

Tuvalu's Prime Minister indicates possible withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum due to exclusion of external partners by the Solomon Islands.
#cybersecurity
Cryptocurrency
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

Taiwan's BitoPro hit by NT$345 million cryptocurrency hack

BitoPro, Taiwan's second-largest crypto platform, lost approximately NT$345 million in a cyberattack involving advanced blockchain exploitation techniques.
Tech industry
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

Earth Ammit Breached Drone Supply Chains via ERP in VENOM, TIDRONE Campaigns

Earth Ammit is engaged in significant cyber espionage campaigns targeting Taiwan and South Korea, focusing on military and technology sectors.
Cryptocurrency
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

Taiwan's BitoPro hit by NT$345 million cryptocurrency hack

BitoPro, Taiwan's second-largest crypto platform, lost approximately NT$345 million in a cyberattack involving advanced blockchain exploitation techniques.
Tech industry
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

Earth Ammit Breached Drone Supply Chains via ERP in VENOM, TIDRONE Campaigns

Earth Ammit is engaged in significant cyber espionage campaigns targeting Taiwan and South Korea, focusing on military and technology sectors.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Taiwan Web Servers Breached by UAT-7237 Using Customized Open-Source Hacking Tools

A Chinese-speaking APT actor, UAT-7237, targets web infrastructure in Taiwan using customized open-source tools for prolonged access.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Shanghai Ranking shake-up: China and Taiwan now have more universities in the top 500 than the US

The scores in the Shanghai Ranking are based on several factors, such as the number of faculty and alumni of the institutions who have received the Nobel Prize or the Fields Medal, the number of highly cited researchers on staff, or the number of articles published in the academic journals Science and Nature over the past five years.
Education
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Screen Grabs: A New Taiwanese Cinema giant comes to the Bay - 48 hills

The end of martial law in the late 1980s coincided with a new freedom of expression in Taiwan, marked by a questioning identity and cultural exploration.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

China warns Philippines over Taiwan remarks amid rising tensions

During a state visit to India, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr stated the Philippines may be drawn into a potential conflict between China and the US over Taiwan, citing humanitarian concerns for Filipinos in Taiwan.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Taiwan reports first case of chikungunya virus from China outbreak

Chikungunya fever has been confirmed in Taiwan, imported from southern China, where cases have surpassed 8,000 due to an unprecedented outbreak.
#tsmc
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Scenic Train Climbs Nearly 13,000 Feet Through Mountain Forests-and Crosses 4 Different Climate Zones

Alishan is renowned for its scenic beauty and the Alishan Forest Railway, which reopened in 2024, connects various climate zones and historic significance.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Luxury Dessert Train Has a 3-course Tasting Menu, Coastal Views, and Takes You to Hidden Gems in Taiwan-Here's What It's Like

Book early for travel in Taiwan to avoid stressful last-minute schedules.
#recall-vote
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why is Taiwan holding a Great Recall' vote?

Voters in Taiwan will decide the fate of 31 KMT legislators in significant recall votes, impacting the KMT's legislative majority and Taiwan's political future.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

China's Disinformation Offensive in Taiwan

China conducts overwhelming political warfare against Taiwan-disinformation, cognitive warfare, fake news. It's a constant battle for public perception and morale. And it's getting worse.
US politics
#wrongful-death
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Preparation is our only option': sirens wail as Taiwan simulates China attack in city streets

Taipei conducts urgent drills in response to missile threats, highlighting the seriousness of Taiwan's defense preparations against potential Chinese aggression.
#us-china-relations
fromtime.com
2 months ago
US politics

China Urges U.S. to Stop Inciting Conflict' in Asia-Pacific Region in Blistering Response to Hegseth

fromtime.com
2 months ago
US politics

China Urges U.S. to Stop Inciting Conflict' in Asia-Pacific Region in Blistering Response to Hegseth

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Taiwan's forces are training to ride the subway into war if China invades

Taiwanese troops train for urban warfare and troop mobilization using subway systems amid rising tensions with Beijing.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Classic Hong Kong Drink Was The Original Boba Tea Flavor - Tasting Table

Boba tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s, with black milk tea as the first flavor, and gradually became popular worldwide.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Taiwan deploys advanced US rockets in closely watched part of annual drills

Taiwan is enhancing its military capabilities with HIMARS to counter threats from China.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Taiwan holds huge war games to role play Chinese invasion scenarios

The 10-day live-fire Han Kuang exercise began on Wednesday, just a day after a Chinese military spokesperson warned of Beijing's inevitable reunification with Taiwan.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery

The number of unaccounted for migrants on the island has doubled in the last four years, reaching 90,000 this January.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Greetings from Alishan, Taiwan, whose red cypress forests offer timeless beauty

Red cypress forests of Alishan in Taiwan provided a sense of inner calm and appreciation during a tumultuous reporting career.
#drones
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Deadline nears for Taiwan's Chinese immigrants to prove no China household registration

After living in Taiwan for three decades, if my Taiwanese household registration was canceled now, wouldn't I be a person without a country?
US news
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The 4 Best Taiwanese Whisky Brands, According To Industry Experts - Tasting Table

Good whisky features complexity in flavor and warm sensations; bad whisky is one-dimensional with a burning sensation.
Taiwan's whisky industry is gaining recognition, especially for brands like Kavalan.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

NATO 'very worried' amid a 'massive military buildup' an 'imminent' Chinese invasion of Taiwan - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

China's military buildup raises concerns about a potential attack on Taiwan and implications for European security.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: JD Vance Warned During 2024 Campaign Iran-Israel Conflict Mostly Likely' Way to Spark World War III

Iran and Israel conflict poses a significant risk of igniting World War III, according to Vice President JD Vance.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Taiwan places export controls on Huawei and SMIC | TechCrunch

Taiwan's export controls hinder Huawei and SMIC from accessing essential resources for AI chip production.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hong Kong police warn users over downloading secessionist' mobile game

Hong Kong authorities warn that downloading a Taiwan-developed game could lead to arrest under secessionist laws.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hong Kong Bans Taiwanese Video Game for Promoting Armed Revolution'

Hong Kong's national security police are targeting gamers, issuing a ban on the Taiwanese video game 'Reversed Front' for allegedly advocating armed revolution.
Video games
#architecture
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago
Renovation

out of the box: MVRDV plans taipei tower as vertical puzzle of shifting volumes over taiwan

MVRDV's 'Out of the Box' tower creatively transforms residential architecture in Taipei, blending design freedom with regulatory frameworks.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Renovation

Zhongli Peng's Residence / WEN Architect

The residential project aims to create a joyful and dynamic home that fosters family connections through innovative design.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Where are US and China heading after Shangri-La Dialogue? DW 06/02/2025

The threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent. We hope not, but it certainly could be.
US politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Macron warns US not to abandon Ukraine at expense of focusing on China

Macron cautions against abandoning Ukraine while focusing on China's threats in the Indo-Pacific.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Delegation of Labour MPs arrives in Taiwan in first visit since UK election

The visit was about more than symbolism. It's about real, practical partnerships between the UK and Taiwan—two societies that value freedom, fairness and international cooperation.
UK politics
US news
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Think You're Smarter Than Slate's Managing Audience Development Editor? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

This week's news quiz covers diverse current events, including nuclear energy updates and the need for stable power in Puerto Rico.
World politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Taiwan claims China is using cash to win over developing nations

Taiwan's foreign minister claims China is pressuring nations to sever ties with Taiwan, but these tactics may be losing effectiveness.
#nvidia
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Nvidia sets up shop in Taiwan with AI supercomputers and HQ

Nvidia is expanding its presence in Taiwan with new AI supercomputers and an AI factory in response to regional tech tensions.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Did tutor disappear or was she murdered? Trial about to begin

A tutor is presumed dead, and her husband is the main suspect in a murder investigation.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Taiwan prepares to close the curtains on nuclear power DW 05/12/2025

Hsieh Hsing-ching remains committed to the anti-nuclear movement, reflecting on a significant protest against nuclear waste in Lanyu.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Taiwan prepares to draw curtain on nuclear power DW 05/12/2025

Hsieh Hsing-ching's enduring commitment to anti-nuclear activism reflects the continued struggle of the Tao people against the enduring presence of nuclear waste.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Taiwan could use kamikaze boats to protect itself from a Chinese invasion

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt advocates for Taiwan to adopt drone technology from Ukraine to defend against potential Chinese invasion.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

The Telegraph jumps the gun on World War III

A misleading headline sparked alarm over a supposed Chinese invasion of Taiwan, later clarified as a hypothetical scenario.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Papal inauguration risks raising tensions between China and Taiwan

Taiwan hopes its president will attend the new pope's inauguration amidst rising geopolitical tensions with China.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Taiwan confident of US support under Trump, minister says

Taiwan's Minister of Mainland Affairs expresses confidence in US support despite concerns over Trump's position on Taiwan.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Taiwan Condemns Somalia for Barring Its Passport Holders From Entering

Somalia's decision to bar Taiwanese passport holders reflects increased pressure from China, particularly as Taiwan strengthens ties with Somaliland, a self-governing region seeking recognition.
SOMA, SF
Arts
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Where Form Speaks Volumes: 7 Buildings to Explore Taiwan's Unique Cultural Architecture

Cultural architecture fosters daring designs that enhance community identity and attract tourism.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Taiwan cracks down on holders of Chinese ID amid fears over propaganda and espionage

Taiwan is intensifying the crackdown on illegal Chinese identity documents, leading to revocation of citizenship for many individuals.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Taiwan president will not attend Pope Francis's funeral

Taiwan's president Lai will not attend Pope Francis's funeral; former vice-president Chen Chien-jen will represent Taiwan instead.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Crazed passenger carried off plane after chomping down on crew member - see the wild video

Shortly after boarding, the unnamed miscreant reportedly clashed with a flight attendant and refused to take his seat, distressing other passengers.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

This Country Is the Happiest Place in East Asia-and It Has Incredible Street Food, Beautiful National Parks, and Bubbling Hot Springs

"... when society is more benevolent, the people who benefit most are those who are least happy," a Gallup report shared with Travel + Leisure stated.
East Bay food
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Google bets on geothermal to power data centers in Taiwan | TechCrunch

Google's investment in 10 megawatts of geothermal power in Taiwan marks its first geothermal initiative in Asia, showcasing a commitment to renewable energy.
European startups
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