Search For "taipei"
Taiwan criticises China's ID card push as 'illusion'
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has criticised China's push to issue Chinese ID cards to Taiwanese citizens, calling it a deceptive strategy aimed at exerting control over Taiwan. The government warns of potential future conflicts, as Beijing's moves may serve as a pretext to claim s
Read More
Chinese authorities implement new restrictions on Tibetan children during
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Chinese authorities have enforced new measures that severely limit Tibetan children's cultural and religious freedoms as Tibetans usher in the winter school break, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.
Read More
Taiwan rebuts China's New Year propaganda video as psychological warfare
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's government on Thursday strongly condemned a New Year's propaganda video released by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), in which President Xi Jinping reiterated Beijing's long-standing claim over the democratic island.
Read More
Taiwan warns citizens of extradition risk for unpaid loans using Chinese I
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A Taiwan security official has warned Taiwanese citizens that they could face extradition to China if they fail to repay loans taken out in China using a Chinese ID card, Taipei Times reported on Thursday.
Read More
US university launches Taiwan Studies program
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The University of Washington has launched a Taiwan studies track in its new East Asia Studies MA program, marking the first graduate degree in North America focused on Taiwan studies. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in Taiwan, joining a broader curriculum covering China, Jap
Read More
Taiwan: Legislature proposes law against forced organ harvesting
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwanese lawmakers have proposed a bill to tackle forced organ harvesting, a growing crime globally, particularly in China. The bill suggests severe penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty, for those involved. It also includes measures to protect whistle-blowers and pre
Read More
Documentary exposes CCP's recruitment tactics targeting Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The documentary, released by influencers Ba Jiong, a video producer, and Minnan Wolf, a rapper, reveals how the CCP's United Front uses financial incentives to sway Taiwanese public sentiment.
Read More
Taiwan countering Chinese pressure with firm countermeasures and internati
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has been responding to China's growing military and political pressure through firm countermeasures. MAC head Chiu Chui-cheng discusses the council's strategies, including legal protests, strengthening international ties, and countering China's "united
Read More
Chinese Military shakeup sparks speculation as new political Commissar app
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
On December 23, the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China appointed Chen Hui as the new Political Commissar of the Army, promoting him to General. However, the absence of four high-ranking generals at the ceremony has led to speculation about internal power struggles an
Read More
Taiwan: DPP lawmaker proposes tougher rules to tackle TikTok deepfakes
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
DPP lawmaker Lin Dai-hua has proposed amending Taiwan's Anti-Infiltration Act to tighten regulations on foreign platforms like TikTok after deepfake videos targeting DPP politicians surfaced. Lin's proposal suggests mandating foreign platforms to establish offices in Taiwan to ensure complia
Read More
National Taipei University Redefines Smart Campuses with CAYIN Technology
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], December 24: National Taipei University has set a new benchmark in smart campus innovation by successfully implementing a cutting-edge E-Paper Timetable System. This breakthrough solution, developed in collaboration with Advantech and CAYIN Technology, has transformed campus
Read More
"Taiwan is a major issue for world peace," says Trump during meeting with
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
During the meeting, Trump also presented a book of photos with the word "peace" written inside, which was given to Akie Abe to pass on to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Although Trump has not yet met with Ishiba, Japanese media reported that Ishiba may visit the US next month before
Read More