Taiwan

Tokyo rejected claims that US President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to escalate tensions with China over Taiwan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the phone call focused on strengthening…

Typhoon Fung-wong struck southern Taiwan after battering the Philippines, injuring 51 people and forcing more than 8,000 to evacuate. Authorities said the storm brought strong winds and heavy rain, cutting power to over 11,000 homes and…

In recent years, Taiwan has faced numerous natural disasters brought about by typhoons, torrential rains, and the effects of climate change. Among these, the Guangfu flood in Hualien County stands out as a stark reminder of both nature’s…

A UPS Boeing 747 cargo plane’s right engine scraped the runway during landing at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan amid strong winds from Typhoon Podul. Sparks were seen as the engine made contact, but no injuries were reported.…

Typhoon Podul hit Taiwan with 191 km/h winds, leaving one missing and 143 injured. Over 5,500 people were evacuated, and hundreds of flights were canceled. The storm later reached southern China, causing heavy rain, transport shutdowns, and…

Typhoon Danas battered Taiwan’s southern and central regions, leaving 2 dead and over 500 injured. Around 400,000 households remain without power, with wind speeds in Chiayi reaching over 200 km/h. Temples and buildings sustained heavy…

Typhoon Danas has led to the evacuation of 2,853 residents in Taiwan, mostly from mountainous areas near Kaohsiung, as strong winds and heavy rains swept through the island. At least 28 people sustained minor injuries, and…

Rice is more than just a staple food in Taiwan—it is a deeply embedded part of the island’s culture, history, and identity. From lush terraced paddies in the east to flat fields in the western plains, rice has shaped the landscape and the…

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), has quietly become one of the most important hubs for high-tech manufacturing and innovation in the world. Though it's a small island with limited natural resources, Taiwan has managed to…

A speeding vehicle ran a red light in Taipei’s Sanxia District, crashing into motorcycles and pedestrians. Three people, including two students, died and 13 others, including the 78-year-old driver, were injured. The…