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Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is expected to visit the United States next week.

Tsai Ing-wen to visit US next week as Beijing reaction draws attention

Former president Tsai Ing-wen is expected to visit the United States next week, Reuters reported. Details of her itinerary and whether she will meet US officials have not been announced, with attention focused on Beijing's response and the implications for regional security.

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visits US to open Taiwan representative office in Phoenix

Taiwan has established a new representative office in Phoenix, Arizona, with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attending its opening. The office is expected to deepen local, economic, trade and technology exchanges between Taiwan and the United States.

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

Downtown Kaohsiung in 2009, with the Tuntex Sky Tower rising

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.

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

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.

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

New Taipei City's extreme heat drill adapted to unexpected rain, showcasing Taiwan's preparedness for compound weather events. Officials emphasized the need for flexible emergency responses amid climate change.

Staff Reporter Sep 03, 2026

The Judicial Building in Taipei, housing the Taipei District Court

Taiwan Charges 57 in AI Voice-Cloning Romance Fraud Ring

Taiwanese prosecutors have charged 57 individuals in a romance scam using AI to clone voices, defrauding over 20,000 men of NT$900 million, with severe punishments for staff missing targets.

Staff Reporter Sep 03, 2026

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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Tsai Ing-wen to visit US next week as Beijing reaction draws attention

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visits US to open Taiwan representative office in Phoenix

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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