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Downtown Kaohsiung in 2009, with the Tuntex Sky Tower rising

Kaohsiung Finland International School Opens With NT$500,000 Tuition As City Courts Chip Talent

Kaohsiung Finland International School opens, offering a Finnish-inspired curriculum for foreign passport holders, as the city attracts international talent amid its semiconductor industry expansion.

Taiwan's Record Budget Spends Nearly Three Times More on Energy Than on Weapons

A petrol station worker refuels a car at a gas

Taiwan's Executive Yuan approved a record NT$607.63 billion budget to stabilize fuel prices and enhance defense capabilities amid global tensions, with significant allocations for energy and military projects.

The Gwangju Biennale's Apology Never Uses the Word "Taiwan"

A visitor walks past a poster for the 13th Gwangju

The foundation's statement refers to "the exhibition organized with the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts" and to "the designation used in official promotional materials." It names the China Pavilion once, in its final line.

The Ma-anshan Nuclear Power Plant in Pingtung

Taiwan Is Close to Restarting the Reactor It Shut Down 16 Months Ago

Taiwan's nuclear regulator has completed a technical review to restart the Ma-anshan reactor. The KMT demands an apology from President Lai, while the DPP defers the decision to a November referendum.

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Taiwanese soldiers during the annual Han Kuang exercises in Yilan

Taiwan Says China's Military Is Rehearsing a Blockade, Not an Invasion

Taiwan's defense ministry reports a strategic shift in China's military exercises towards blockading Taiwan, complicating defense strategies for Taipei and its allies. This change emphasizes economic vulnerabilities over direct invasion.

Staff Reporter Sep 03, 2026

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te with Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile

China Tells Citizens to Leave Eswatini, One of 12 States Still Recognising Taiwan

China has advised its citizens to leave Eswatini, citing security risks linked to cyber fraud. Eswatini, the last African nation recognizing Taiwan, disputes the claims, highlighting diplomatic tensions.

Staff Reporter Aug 29, 2026

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Kaohsiung Finland International School Opens With NT$500,000 Tuition As City Courts Chip Talent

Taiwan's Record Budget Spends Nearly Three Times More on Energy Than on Weapons

The Gwangju Biennale's Apology Never Uses the Word "Taiwan"

Taiwan Is Close to Restarting the Reactor It Shut Down 16 Months Ago

Taiwan Indicts 34 in Scheme That Faked Waste Disposal With "Site Loops"

Taiwan's Defence Spending Passes NT$1 Trillion for the First Time

Taiwan's 40°C Heat Drill Was Held in Pouring Rain. Officials Said That Was Useful.

Taiwan Charges 57 in AI Voice-Cloning Romance Fraud Ring

Taiwan Says China's Military Is Rehearsing a Blockade, Not an Invasion

China Tells Citizens to Leave Eswatini, One of 12 States Still Recognising Taiwan

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