Sitting in the shadow of authoritarian China, Taiwan has earned a reputation for its commitment to freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. For 30 years since its first direct presidential contest in 1996,

Taiwan has reported its economy expanded at an 8.6% annual rate last year, its fastest growth in 15 years. The Taiwan statistics agency said the rapid expansion was largely driven by soaring

TAIPEI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Taiwanese people are at risk of becoming "numb" to China's daily military and other pressure tactics to wear down the island, but the threat is real and greater readiness is needed,

Every winter, a marvelous spectacle occurs as hundreds of thousands of butterflies travel south across Taiwan in one of the world’s most rare migrations.

As industries worldwide embrace digital transformation, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of sustainable innovation. Governments increasingly recognize that cybersecurity is national security, bolstering defenses for critical infrastructure and ...

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan must look to fellow democracies, not China, for trade and economic cooperation, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday, as his government mapped out how the island plans to work with the United States on areas like AI and critical minerals.

For all of 2025, the economy ​expanded 8.63%, its fastest pace in 15 years. The fourth quarter growth was ​the fastest ⁠quarterly clip in 38 years. Taiwan plays a pivotal role in the global AI supply chain for companies like Nvidia and Apple. Its position is anchored by the world's largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

A new book tells the story of the island-nation’s transformation into a central hub for technological development and manufacturing. Taipei, June 2025. When Donald Trump nominated Elbridge Colby as the undersecretary of defense for policy, the news ...