China is torn between greater national security and economic openness |

Economy, economy, economy. China opens the political cycle this week – after the break of the lunar new year holidays – with the financial front of a recovery that has not yet come together as the main dish on the menu. But other underlying currents move under the table that will determine many of the … Read more

Xiamen, the Chinese city trying to attract Taiwan to its side |

Time passes peacefully along the seafront of Xiamen, the closest Chinese city to the Taiwanese archipelago of Kinmen. It’s February, but a bright sun invites you to soak your feet in the sea. A couple of girls pose in front of the lens of their companions, the little ones play with the sand. For a … Read more

An academy prepares Taiwanese against a Chinese invasion: “Reunification threatens my way of life” |

The classroom is full, there are about 50 students. They listen attentively to the professor who talks about air strikes in Ukraine and how one missile is enough to destroy an entire block. In the projected slide you can see a huge crater in the road. A real image of the battlefield. He continues talking … Read more

Taiwan Vice Presidential Candidate Criticizes Ministry of Foreign Affairs as ‘Running a Travel Agency’: Ministry Responds

2023-12-19 11:35:23 2023/12/19 19:35 People’s Party vice-presidential candidate Wu Xinying said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was “like running a travel agency”, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded. (File photo) [Reporter Yang Yaoru/Report from Taipei]People’s Party vice presidential candidate and legislator Wu Xinying once again attacked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. When she … Read more

2024 Global Elections: Impact on World Politics and International Relations

2023-12-17 23:06:00 International Center/Reported by Chen Jialing ▲More than 40 countries around the world will face national elections next year, and foreign media pointed out that Taiwan and Ukraine are the countries under the greatest pressure. (Picture/Screen flip) Taiwan’s presidential election will be held in January next year. In fact, not only Taiwan, but also … Read more

IRON FACTORY IKEDA: The World’s Leading Manufacturer of Steel Bananas and Tableware

2023-12-15 02:44:00 The Japanese steel banana factory “IRON FACTORY IKEDA” has recently become popular in Taiwan. The steel bananas produced by this manufacturer are mainly used as hammers. Because of the unique banana shape, it has caused heated discussions on the Internet. Recently, the factory even revealed on the social media , they received a … Read more

Remembering Yang Qingshun: Legendary Pool Player Dies at 45 from Lung Cancer

2023-12-06 06:38:00 Yang Qingshun. (File photo, taken by reporter Lin Zhengkun) [Reporter Xu Mingli/Report from Taipei]Taiwan’s legendary pool player Yang Ching-shun, the “son of pool,” died of lung cancer this morning at the age of 45. The news shocked the pool world. Yang Qingshun, who studied under the “cold-faced killer” Zhao Fengbang, started his era … Read more

UBS releases report: Taiwan has more billionaires

2023-12-01 22:56:29 Taiwan’s billionaires have become more numerous and richer. UBS released the 2023 Billionaires (with assets of more than US$1 billion) report yesterday (1st) and found that Asia has the largest number of rich people, with mainland China having the highest number, while Taiwan has the fourth highest number of rich people in Asia, … Read more