Taiwan

Country Taiwan
Capital Taipei
Continent Asia
Currency New Taiwan dollar(TWD)
Languages Standard Chinese, Hokkien, Hakka, Formosan languages & Fuzhou dialect

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Introduction

In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of China. Over the next five decades, the ruling authorities gradually democratized and incorporated the local population within the governing structure. In 2000, Taiwan underwent its first peaceful transfer of power from the Nationalist to the Democratic Progressive Party. Throughout this period, the island prospered and became one of East Asia's economic "Tigers." The dominant political issues continue to be the relationship between Taiwan and China - specifically the question of Taiwan's eventual status - as well as domestic political and economic reform.

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Taiwan’s opposition leader faced a tough crowd in America - The EconomistTaiwan’s opposition leader faced a tough crowd in America  The Economist

Video | Beijing Won't Like This: Taiwan Seeks Informants Inside China - NDTVVideo | Beijing Won't Like This: Taiwan Seeks Informants Inside China  NDTV

Beijing’s Bullying of Taiwan Threatens Ocean Ecology - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificBeijing’s Bullying of Taiwan Threatens Ocean Ecology  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific

Book Review | A Story of Food, Friendship and Colonialism in Taiwan - Deccan ChronicleBook Review | A Story of Food, Friendship and Colonialism in Taiwan  Deccan Chronicle

Taiwan not 'provoking' China, hopes new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon, President says - The HinduTaiwan not 'provoking' China, hopes new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon, President says  The Hindu

Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says - Al JazeeraTaiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says  Al Jazeera

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, says diplomat - Arab NewsTaiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, says diplomat  Arab News

Experts discover ‘The Heaven Sword’ after a decade searching Taiwan’s forests – and it’s taller than a 20-story building - BBC Wildlife MagazineExperts discover ‘The Heaven Sword’ after a decade searching Taiwan’s forests – and it’s taller than a 20-story building  BBC Wildlife Magazine

Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones - The GuardianInspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones  The Guardian

China is preparing for territorial spatial planning in waters east of Taiwan island: Yuyuantantian - Global TimesChina is preparing for territorial spatial planning in waters east of Taiwan island: Yuyuantantian  Global Times

Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand - Arab NewsUkrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand  Arab News

How China’s navy is tightening the noose on Taiwan - MintHow China’s navy is tightening the noose on Taiwan  Mint

How China’s Navy Is Tightening the Noose on Taiwan - WSJHow China’s Navy Is Tightening the Noose on Taiwan  WSJ

Beijing vows to carry out more surveys east of Taiwan to assert its sovereignty - South China Morning PostBeijing vows to carry out more surveys east of Taiwan to assert its sovereignty  South China Morning Post

NIMA and ViaEast DMC showcase Japan, South Korea and Taiwan as emerging MICE and leisure destinations - Travel Trade JournalNIMA and ViaEast DMC showcase Japan, South Korea and Taiwan as emerging MICE and leisure destinations  Travel Trade Journal

Is China Turning Up Diplomatic Pressure Against Taiwan in Africa? - New Bloom MagazineIs China Turning Up Diplomatic Pressure Against Taiwan in Africa?  New Bloom Magazine

Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of great Pacific migration - CNNUsing the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of great Pacific migration  CNN

Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the 'new normal' - NPRTaiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the 'new normal'  NPR

Strengthening storm Mekkhala could prompt sea warning for Taiwan - Focus TaiwanStrengthening storm Mekkhala could prompt sea warning for Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

China & Taiwan Update, June 18, 2026 - Institute for the Study of WarChina & Taiwan Update, June 18, 2026  Institute for the Study of War

Video | West Asia War | Has Tehran Emerged Stronger? | Taiwan's China Spygame | Faultlines - NDTVVideo | West Asia War | Has Tehran Emerged Stronger? | Taiwan's China Spygame | Faultlines  NDTV

Lithuanian President says foreign minister’s tenure depends on China ties and ‘commitments’ to Taiwan region; remarks reveal an opportunistic mindset: Chinese expert - Global TimesLithuanian President says foreign minister’s tenure depends on China ties and ‘commitments’ to Taiwan region; remarks reveal an opportunistic mindset: Chinese expert  Global Times

How a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history - South China Morning PostHow a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history  South China Morning Post

Taiwan Central Bank Leaves Key Interest Rates Unchanged - WSJTaiwan Central Bank Leaves Key Interest Rates Unchanged  WSJ

Malaysian publishing house promotes Taiwan literature to Malay readers - Focus TaiwanMalaysian publishing house promotes Taiwan literature to Malay readers  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan Forms Fourth Unmanned Systems Battalion 150 km From PRC - ??????????Taiwan Forms Fourth Unmanned Systems Battalion 150 km From PRC  ??????????

China prepares territorial spatial plan east of Taiwan Island - news.cgtn.comChina prepares territorial spatial plan east of Taiwan Island  news.cgtn.com

Tropical Storm Mekkhala forms near Guam; mercury rises in Taiwan - Focus TaiwanTropical Storm Mekkhala forms near Guam; mercury rises in Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

China's atemoya purchase offer ignites trade debate in Taiwan - Focus TaiwanChina's atemoya purchase offer ignites trade debate in Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan not 'provoking' China, hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says - ReutersTaiwan not 'provoking' China, hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says  Reuters

Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory - ANI NewsTaiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory  ANI News

Foreign drone certification rules push Taiwan firms toward JVs - digitimesForeign drone certification rules push Taiwan firms toward JVs  digitimes

Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales - The New York TimesTaiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales  The New York Times

Exclusive | No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi - South China Morning PostExclusive | No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi  South China Morning Post

TSM faces scrutiny as Taiwan weighs AI chip export controls - BisinfotechTSM faces scrutiny as Taiwan weighs AI chip export controls  Bisinfotech

Taiwan's Coast Guard warns off Chinese research vessel from its restricted waters - MorungExpressTaiwan's Coast Guard warns off Chinese research vessel from its restricted waters  MorungExpress

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen visits Paraguay - Taiwan TodayDeputy Foreign Minister Chen visits Paraguay  Taiwan Today

Taiwan needs US arms as China threat grows: envoy - Taipei TimesTaiwan needs US arms as China threat grows: envoy  Taipei Times

CPC to cut domestic gasoline, diesel prices next week - Focus TaiwanCPC to cut domestic gasoline, diesel prices next week  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP - AP NewsTaiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP  AP News

Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand - ReutersUkrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand  Reuters

First F-16V for Taiwan spotted in Texas - Taipei TimesFirst F-16V for Taiwan spotted in Texas  Taipei Times

Taiwan criticises China's 'irrelevant' World Cup viewing offer - ReutersTaiwan criticises China's 'irrelevant' World Cup viewing offer  Reuters

Tropical depression forecast to strengthen today, CWA says - Taipei TimesTropical depression forecast to strengthen today, CWA says  Taipei Times

Exploring Taipingshan, Taiwan's primeval mountain escape - Nikkei AsiaExploring Taipingshan, Taiwan's primeval mountain escape  Nikkei Asia

Trump unlikely to speak with Taiwan's Lai, no new arms sales as US courts Xi ahead of summit - FirstpostTrump unlikely to speak with Taiwan's Lai, no new arms sales as US courts Xi ahead of summit  Firstpost

China bans four New Zealand lawmakers over visit to Taiwan - Al JazeeraChina bans four New Zealand lawmakers over visit to Taiwan  Al Jazeera

Why Taiwan’s Semiconductor Success Is About Much More Than TSMC - Global Taiwan InstituteWhy Taiwan’s Semiconductor Success Is About Much More Than TSMC  Global Taiwan Institute

Why a speech by Pursuit Of Jade’s Zhang Linghe has divided Taiwan - The Straits TimesWhy a speech by Pursuit Of Jade’s Zhang Linghe has divided Taiwan  The Straits Times

Taiwan's central bank downplays unbalanced economic growth fears - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's central bank downplays unbalanced economic growth fears  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan LED makers look beyond lighting to AI optical communication - digitimesTaiwan LED makers look beyond lighting to AI optical communication  digitimes

TAIWAN – CHINA President Lai: Taiwan is shaping its future, Beijing must abandon its expansionism - AsiaNewsTAIWAN – CHINA President Lai: Taiwan is shaping its future, Beijing must abandon its expansionism  AsiaNews

Concrete corrections to its erroneous Taiwan-related moves a must for Vilnius, expert says after Lithuania’s reported expectations for diplomatic outreach to China in next six months - Global TimesConcrete corrections to its erroneous Taiwan-related moves a must for Vilnius, expert says after Lithuania’s reported expectations for diplomatic outreach to China in next six months  Global Times

Taiwan study links air pollution to spikes in cardiovascular emergencies - Focus TaiwanTaiwan study links air pollution to spikes in cardiovascular emergencies  Focus Taiwan

Fake Facebook posts linked to China election influence: Expert - Focus TaiwanFake Facebook posts linked to China election influence: Expert  Focus Taiwan

The Road to Automate 2026: Taiwan Excellence Highlights FATEK’s M Series PLC and the FATEK HMI - Embedded Computing DesignThe Road to Automate 2026: Taiwan Excellence Highlights FATEK’s M Series PLC and the FATEK HMI  Embedded Computing Design

Taiwan moves to attract Filipino travelers - Taipei TimesTaiwan moves to attract Filipino travelers  Taipei Times

KMT wants peace but would defend Taiwan, party chair says - Taipei TimesKMT wants peace but would defend Taiwan, party chair says  Taipei Times

China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan waters, official says amid EEZ row - Taipei TimesChina has no jurisdiction over Taiwan waters, official says amid EEZ row  Taipei Times

Majority reject 'one China principle,' but opposition drops: Poll - Focus TaiwanMajority reject 'one China principle,' but opposition drops: Poll  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's housing transactions dip to 9-year low in 2025 - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's housing transactions dip to 9-year low in 2025  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd Stock (TSM) Opened Up by 6.86% on Jun 20: What Signal Does It Send? - TradingKeyTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd Stock (TSM) Opened Up by 6.86% on Jun 20: What Signal Does It Send?  TradingKey

Taiwan’s tallest tree found with help of citizen science - news - MongabayTaiwan’s tallest tree found with help of citizen science  news - Mongabay

China's position of opposing US arms sales to Taiwan consistent, clear: spokesperson - news.cgtn.comChina's position of opposing US arms sales to Taiwan consistent, clear: spokesperson  news.cgtn.com

South Korea extends preferential tariff on Taiwan fruit imports - Taipei TimesSouth Korea extends preferential tariff on Taiwan fruit imports  Taipei Times

The Road to Automate 2026: Taiwan Excellence Promotes Transcend’s ETD410T U.2 Enterprise SSD - Embedded Computing DesignThe Road to Automate 2026: Taiwan Excellence Promotes Transcend’s ETD410T U.2 Enterprise SSD  Embedded Computing Design

Expert warns of China’s escalating hybrid warfare - Taipei TimesExpert warns of China’s escalating hybrid warfare  Taipei Times

Taiwan’s competitiveness rises to 4th place: IMD report - Taipei TimesTaiwan’s competitiveness rises to 4th place: IMD report  Taipei Times

Ukrainian drone makers enter Asian markets as Japan and Taiwan boost defense ties - mezha.netUkrainian drone makers enter Asian markets as Japan and Taiwan boost defense ties  mezha.net

When the Davidson Window Meets the ‘Xi Window’ - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificWhen the Davidson Window Meets the ‘Xi Window’  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific

China’s navy positions destroyers around Taiwan in escalating pressure campaign - Crypto BriefingChina’s navy positions destroyers around Taiwan in escalating pressure campaign  Crypto Briefing

More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows - South China Morning PostMore in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows  South China Morning Post

Start-ups showcase AI tech at Taiwan Pavilion - Taipei TimesStart-ups showcase AI tech at Taiwan Pavilion  Taipei Times

Taiwan President Pushes Back On China Pressure, Seeks Swift Approval Of US Arms Package - YahooTaiwan President Pushes Back On China Pressure, Seeks Swift Approval Of US Arms Package  Yahoo

Taiwan holding off PRC at sea: officials - Taipei TimesTaiwan holding off PRC at sea: officials  Taipei Times

Taiwan deploys vessels in response to Chinese operation - DW.comTaiwan deploys vessels in response to Chinese operation  DW.com

Baseload Power Taiwan And Cpc Corp., Taiwan Sign Mou To Advance Geothermal Development - megaproject.comBaseload Power Taiwan And Cpc Corp., Taiwan Sign Mou To Advance Geothermal Development  megaproject.com

China views S.Korean official’s remarks on its unchanged position regarding Taiwan positively, hopes SK to abide by one-China principle: FM - Global TimesChina views S.Korean official’s remarks on its unchanged position regarding Taiwan positively, hopes SK to abide by one-China principle: FM  Global Times

Will Trump abandon Taiwan? - Financial TimesWill Trump abandon Taiwan?  Financial Times

Taiwan's Lai Calls China 'Greatest Threat' Amid Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks - JAPAN ForwardTaiwan's Lai Calls China 'Greatest Threat' Amid Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks  JAPAN Forward

Taiwan Test-Fires U.S.-Supplied Missile Launcher Toward China - WSJTaiwan Test-Fires U.S.-Supplied Missile Launcher Toward China  WSJ

Taiwan’s president meets the world’s reporters - Taipei TimesTaiwan’s president meets the world’s reporters  Taipei Times

Taiwan's intelligence agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tips - PBSTaiwan's intelligence agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tips  PBS

CGA drives away Chinese research vessel - Taipei TimesCGA drives away Chinese research vessel  Taipei Times

Taiwan central bank raises growth outlook, flags inflation concerns - ReutersTaiwan central bank raises growth outlook, flags inflation concerns  Reuters

KMT would fight back should Beijing attack, Cheng says - Taipei TimesKMT would fight back should Beijing attack, Cheng says  Taipei Times

China & Taiwan Update, June 18, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEIChina & Taiwan Update, June 18, 2026  American Enterprise Institute - AEI

Under the Shadow of Chinese Threats, Taiwan’s AI Party Rages On - dominotheory.comUnder the Shadow of Chinese Threats, Taiwan’s AI Party Rages On  dominotheory.com

Cabinet proposes US$6.6 billion special budget for domestic drones - Focus TaiwanCabinet proposes US$6.6 billion special budget for domestic drones  Focus Taiwan

Army to deploy drone battalion in Penghu County: source - Taipei TimesArmy to deploy drone battalion in Penghu County: source  Taipei Times

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: A Strong Contender in the Chip Industry - The Motley FoolTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: A Strong Contender in the Chip Industry  The Motley Fool

Taiwanese president calls for deeper cooperation with Japan - The Japan TimesTaiwanese president calls for deeper cooperation with Japan  The Japan Times

TECC in India, in collaboration with the Resea... - Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India ??????????? - ROC-Taiwan.orgTECC in India, in collaboration with the Resea... - Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India ???????????  ROC-Taiwan.org

Taiwan's refusal to accept China's rule isn't a 'provocation,' Lai says - Nikkei AsiaTaiwan's refusal to accept China's rule isn't a 'provocation,' Lai says  Nikkei Asia

As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military - Ars TechnicaAs China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military  Ars Technica

Quasi-Quarantine Operations Held East of Taiwan - The Jamestown FoundationQuasi-Quarantine Operations Held East of Taiwan  The Jamestown Foundation

Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction - NPRTaiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction  NPR

After the Invasion: China Considers the Problem of Ruling Taiwan - War on the RocksAfter the Invasion: China Considers the Problem of Ruling Taiwan  War on the Rocks

China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit - BBCChina bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit  BBC

Taiwan's top intelligence agency launches PRC tip-off site - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's top intelligence agency launches PRC tip-off site  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya - ReutersTaiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya  Reuters

Taiwan's Green UAS Milestone Highlights a Potential Path for Trusted Foreign Drone Suppliers - DronelifeTaiwan's Green UAS Milestone Highlights a Potential Path for Trusted Foreign Drone Suppliers  Dronelife