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 - Wikipedia
Taiwan - CIA World Fact Book
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Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft, 11 vessels near its territory | World News - Hindustan TimesTaiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft, 11 vessels near its territory | World News  Hindustan Times

Taiwan condemns Chinese diplomats behavior at Danish event as Wolf Warrior Diplomacy - Tribune IndiaTaiwan condemns Chinese diplomats behavior at Danish event as Wolf Warrior Diplomacy  Tribune India

US says China spreads 'false' World War Two narratives to pressure Taiwan - CNBC TV18US says China spreads 'false' World War Two narratives to pressure Taiwan  CNBC TV18

The Fujian sails through Taiwan Straits for South China Sea training - news.cgtn.comThe Fujian sails through Taiwan Straits for South China Sea training  news.cgtn.com

Taiwan tourism slumps as industry calls for stronger cross-Strait exchanges - XinhuaTaiwan tourism slumps as industry calls for stronger cross-Strait exchanges  Xinhua

Indomie variant flagged by Taiwan safe to consume: Indonesian Food and Drug Authority - Asia News NetworkIndomie variant flagged by Taiwan safe to consume: Indonesian Food and Drug Authority  Asia News Network

Taiwan hit action thriller ‘96 Minutes’ sold to China, Southeast Asia - Screen DailyTaiwan hit action thriller ‘96 Minutes’ sold to China, Southeast Asia  Screen Daily

Taiwan launches new civil defense guide, says not aiming to cause panic - Arab NewsTaiwan launches new civil defense guide, says not aiming to cause panic  Arab News

woven bamboo poles form cheng tsung feng's large-scale theatre installation in taiwan - Designboomwoven bamboo poles form cheng tsung feng's large-scale theatre installation in taiwan  Designboom

Another conflict brewing? Taiwan detects large-scale Chinese military presence, including 31 aircraft near its territory - WIONAnother conflict brewing? Taiwan detects large-scale Chinese military presence, including 31 aircraft near its territory  WION

"War Without Harm": China’s Hybrid Warfare Playbook Against Taiwan - Geopolitical Monitor"War Without Harm": China’s Hybrid Warfare Playbook Against Taiwan  Geopolitical Monitor

Taiwan Launches Civil Defence Guide, Says It’s Not to Alarm Public - Modern DiplomacyTaiwan Launches Civil Defence Guide, Says It’s Not to Alarm Public  Modern Diplomacy

SCENTMATIC's AI System "KAORIUM" Debuts in Taiwan with HOLA - Business Wire IndiaSCENTMATIC's AI System "KAORIUM" Debuts in Taiwan with HOLA  Business Wire India

Taiwan Digital Business Tax Rules Now in Effect - Global VAT ComplianceTaiwan Digital Business Tax Rules Now in Effect  Global VAT Compliance

Magnitude 6 offshore earthquake rattles Taiwan’s northeast - Al JazeeraMagnitude 6 offshore earthquake rattles Taiwan’s northeast  Al Jazeera

Taiwan: Stainless steel scrap exports show modest rise in Aug'25 - BigMintTaiwan: Stainless steel scrap exports show modest rise in Aug'25  BigMint

Taiwan’s project finance shift - Law.asiaTaiwan’s project finance shift  Law.asia

Taiwan vigil honors slain Palestinians as Israeli delegation meets Lai in Taipei - Anadolu AjansiTaiwan vigil honors slain Palestinians as Israeli delegation meets Lai in Taipei  Anadolu Ajansi

Siemens Gamesa goes three-for-three in Taiwan - EnergyWatchSiemens Gamesa goes three-for-three in Taiwan  EnergyWatch

Strategic Ambiguity Is Still the U.S. and Taiwan’s Best Bet - World Politics ReviewStrategic Ambiguity Is Still the U.S. and Taiwan’s Best Bet  World Politics Review

Yang Ming books Taiwan's 'first' ammonia-ready dual-fuel containerships from Hanwha Ocean - Offshore EnergyYang Ming books Taiwan's 'first' ammonia-ready dual-fuel containerships from Hanwha Ocean  Offshore Energy

Taiwan’s steel mills reduce rebar production due to weak demand - Yieh Corp.Taiwan’s steel mills reduce rebar production due to weak demand  Yieh Corp.

The Greatest Danger in the Taiwan Strait - Foreign AffairsThe Greatest Danger in the Taiwan Strait  Foreign Affairs

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock Edges Up as Cramer Labels It a “National Treasure” - parameter.ioTaiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock Edges Up as Cramer Labels It a “National Treasure”  parameter.io

TikTok, Rare Earths, Taiwan: Trump-Xi Call to Run the Gamut - Bloomberg.comTikTok, Rare Earths, Taiwan: Trump-Xi Call to Run the Gamut  Bloomberg.com

Taiwan's stainless steel exports surge in Aug - Yieh Corp.Taiwan's stainless steel exports surge in Aug  Yieh Corp.

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.03% - Investing.comTaiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.03%  Investing.com

‘Screenshot the Chou Tien Chen full pirouette’ challenge: Taiwanese relies on eclectic shot-making to down Ayush Shetty - The Indian Express‘Screenshot the Chou Tien Chen full pirouette’ challenge: Taiwanese relies on eclectic shot-making to down Ayush Shetty  The Indian Express

Taiwan, China Clashed at Japan Envoy's Residence in Denmark - nippon.comTaiwan, China Clashed at Japan Envoy's Residence in Denmark  nippon.com

The importance of Taiwan’s inclusion in ICAO for global aviation safety, security, and human rights - The Baltic TimesThe importance of Taiwan’s inclusion in ICAO for global aviation safety, security, and human rights  The Baltic Times

U.S., U.K. Warships Transit Taiwan Strait, Pentagon Confirms - USNI NewsU.S., U.K. Warships Transit Taiwan Strait, Pentagon Confirms  USNI News

Taiwan releases updated civil defence guide focusing on wartime scenarios - IntelliNewsTaiwan releases updated civil defence guide focusing on wartime scenarios  IntelliNews

Exclusive: 'Claims of surrender are false': Taiwan updates security handbook wary of China threat - ReutersExclusive: 'Claims of surrender are false': Taiwan updates security handbook wary of China threat  Reuters

BLOOM Program Unites Taiwan and Korea to Develop Global Romance Series - Prensario InternacionalBLOOM Program Unites Taiwan and Korea to Develop Global Romance Series  Prensario Internacional

Taiwan’s Textile Machinery: Showcasing Sustainability × Automation × Flexibility At ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore - Textile WorldTaiwan’s Textile Machinery: Showcasing Sustainability × Automation × Flexibility At ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore  Textile World

Taiwan, S.Korea stocks hit record highs ahead of Fed's rate verdict - TradingViewTaiwan, S.Korea stocks hit record highs ahead of Fed's rate verdict  TradingView

Taiwan’s climate resilience requires information resilience - East Asia ForumTaiwan’s climate resilience requires information resilience  East Asia Forum

Taiwan, Shield AI Launch Defense Technology Collaboration - The Defense PostTaiwan, Shield AI Launch Defense Technology Collaboration  The Defense Post

Alishan Is Taiwan’s Most Serene Escape—And the Scenic Train Ride Is Just the Start - observer.comAlishan Is Taiwan’s Most Serene Escape—And the Scenic Train Ride Is Just the Start  observer.com

Taiwan's new civil defense handbook aims to boost public readiness as China tensions persist - ABC NewsTaiwan's new civil defense handbook aims to boost public readiness as China tensions persist  ABC News

Taiwan Semiconductor price moves in a limited range - Forecast today - 16-09-2025 - Economies.comTaiwan Semiconductor price moves in a limited range - Forecast today - 16-09-2025  Economies.com

How Italy-Taiwan ties take off - Decode39How Italy-Taiwan ties take off  Decode39

Taiwan's Handbook Revamp Ignites Civil Defence Preparedness Amid Rising Tensions - DevdiscourseTaiwan's Handbook Revamp Ignites Civil Defence Preparedness Amid Rising Tensions  Devdiscourse

Taiwan Insurers Explore Easing Rules to Reduce FX Hedging Costs - Bloomberg.comTaiwan Insurers Explore Easing Rules to Reduce FX Hedging Costs  Bloomberg.com

Taiwan launches new civil defence guide, says not aiming to cause panic - ReutersTaiwan launches new civil defence guide, says not aiming to cause panic  Reuters

Taiwanese longline tuna FIP nearing completion, but work remains in securing labor rights - SeafoodSourceTaiwanese longline tuna FIP nearing completion, but work remains in securing labor rights  SeafoodSource

Taiwan sends trade delegation to US agricultural states - Taiwan TodayTaiwan sends trade delegation to US agricultural states  Taiwan Today

Research alliance aims to address material challenges of geothermal in Taiwan - ThinkGeoEnergyResearch alliance aims to address material challenges of geothermal in Taiwan  ThinkGeoEnergy

Say Hello to Taiwan’s AI Chips Offensive - The National InterestSay Hello to Taiwan’s AI Chips Offensive  The National Interest

Taiwan raises travel alert to Nepal following deadly unrest - Focus TaiwanTaiwan raises travel alert to Nepal following deadly unrest  Focus Taiwan

Indomie variant flagged by Taiwan safe to consume, BPOM says - The Jakarta PostIndomie variant flagged by Taiwan safe to consume, BPOM says  The Jakarta Post

Taiwan condemns Chinese 'wolf warrior diplomacy' in Denmark - Focus TaiwanTaiwan condemns Chinese 'wolf warrior diplomacy' in Denmark  Focus Taiwan

Reviving Taiwan Tourism Industry: How Strengthening Cross Strait Travel Between Taiwan and China Could Revitalize the Sector - Travel And Tour WorldReviving Taiwan Tourism Industry: How Strengthening Cross Strait Travel Between Taiwan and China Could Revitalize the Sector  Travel And Tour World

After China's Taiwan Reaffirmation Claim, Government Sources Clear The Air - NDTVAfter China's Taiwan Reaffirmation Claim, Government Sources Clear The Air  NDTV

Taiwan's CPC Awaits Cost Data on Alaska LNG - energyintel.comTaiwan's CPC Awaits Cost Data on Alaska LNG  energyintel.com

Allianz Trade appoints Hassan Omaish as CEO for Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan - Insurance AsiaAllianz Trade appoints Hassan Omaish as CEO for Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan  Insurance Asia

China drilling for oil and gas inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone - The GuardianChina drilling for oil and gas inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone  The Guardian

Taiwanese artists featured at Massachusetts exhibition on peace - Taipei TimesTaiwanese artists featured at Massachusetts exhibition on peace  Taipei Times

From Mrs. Tsai to Bio-Pô: A Chilean Priestess in a Taiwanese Temple - ReligioscopeFrom Mrs. Tsai to Bio-Pô: A Chilean Priestess in a Taiwanese Temple  Religioscope

Taiwan's dollar and Indonesia's rupiah gain among Asian currencies - TradingViewTaiwan's dollar and Indonesia's rupiah gain among Asian currencies  TradingView

Taiwan News Quick Takes - Taipei TimesTaiwan News Quick Takes  Taipei Times

Taiwan's updated civil defense guide focuses on wartime scenarios - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's updated civil defense guide focuses on wartime scenarios  Focus Taiwan

No change in India's position on Taiwan: MEA - The Economic TimesNo change in India's position on Taiwan: MEA  The Economic Times

Storm makes landfall in China after raking Taiwan as typhoon - thepenn.orgStorm makes landfall in China after raking Taiwan as typhoon  thepenn.org

Taiwan Bourse Overdue For Profit Taking On Monday - NasdaqTaiwan Bourse Overdue For Profit Taking On Monday  Nasdaq

China condemns sailing of U.S. and British warships through Taiwan Strait as its aircraft carrier makes the same journey - NBC NewsChina condemns sailing of U.S. and British warships through Taiwan Strait as its aircraft carrier makes the same journey  NBC News

Is Taiwan’s military ready for its overdue arms deliveries? - South China Morning PostIs Taiwan’s military ready for its overdue arms deliveries?  South China Morning Post

Taiwan traffic deaths down 4.7% in first half of 2025 - Focus TaiwanTaiwan traffic deaths down 4.7% in first half of 2025  Focus Taiwan

Imported melons, cakes blocked at border over pesticide, preservatives - Focus TaiwanImported melons, cakes blocked at border over pesticide, preservatives  Focus Taiwan

INTERVIEW African entrepreneurs seek closer links with Taiwan's tech sector - Focus TaiwanINTERVIEW African entrepreneurs seek closer links with Taiwan's tech sector  Focus Taiwan

8 Taiwanese artists featured at Massachusetts exhibition on peace - Focus Taiwan8 Taiwanese artists featured at Massachusetts exhibition on peace  Focus Taiwan

French politician urges unity over disinformation - Taipei TimesFrench politician urges unity over disinformation  Taipei Times

Taiwan, S.Korea stocks hit record highs before Fed decision - TradingViewTaiwan, S.Korea stocks hit record highs before Fed decision  TradingView

Taiwan likely to hold rates steady with economy buoyant for now: Reuters poll - ReutersTaiwan likely to hold rates steady with economy buoyant for now: Reuters poll  Reuters

Sites designated to be crisis supply stations - Taipei TimesSites designated to be crisis supply stations  Taipei Times

Here’s How Trump Can Prevent a War Over Taiwan - The New York TimesHere’s How Trump Can Prevent a War Over Taiwan  The New York Times

U.S. dollar closes sharply lower on Taipei forex market - Focus TaiwanU.S. dollar closes sharply lower on Taipei forex market  Focus Taiwan

Guatemala celebrates Independence Day in Taiwan with reception, exhibit - Focus TaiwanGuatemala celebrates Independence Day in Taiwan with reception, exhibit  Focus Taiwan

Traffic deaths are down 4.7 percent - Taipei TimesTraffic deaths are down 4.7 percent  Taipei Times

New Taipei’s Wugu again sees highest temperature in Taiwan - Taipei TimesNew Taipei’s Wugu again sees highest temperature in Taiwan  Taipei Times

A call to support Taiwan’s participation in ICAO - WINNFM 98.9A call to support Taiwan’s participation in ICAO  WINNFM 98.9

MediaTek adopts TSMC tech for new flagship chip - Taipei TimesMediaTek adopts TSMC tech for new flagship chip  Taipei Times

Flu season likely to happen earlier than usual: Taiwan CDC - Focus TaiwanFlu season likely to happen earlier than usual: Taiwan CDC  Focus Taiwan

MediaTek adopts TSMC's 2nm process for new flagship chip - Focus TaiwanMediaTek adopts TSMC's 2nm process for new flagship chip  Focus Taiwan

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, September 15, 2025 - American Enterprise InstituteChina-Taiwan Weekly Update, September 15, 2025  American Enterprise Institute

Taiwan has right to ‘preserve self-determination’, US senator says - Al JazeeraTaiwan has right to ‘preserve self-determination’, US senator says  Al Jazeera

Taiwan pledges US$3m to Pacific program - Taipei TimesTaiwan pledges US$3m to Pacific program  Taipei Times

Taiwan-India @30: Charting a New Arc of Cooperation - orfonline.orgTaiwan-India @30: Charting a New Arc of Cooperation  orfonline.org

Taiwan can help India reduce trade deficit with China: Taiwanese Deputy NSA - The HinduTaiwan can help India reduce trade deficit with China: Taiwanese Deputy NSA  The Hindu

From China Skepticism to Taiwan Engagement: How India’s Youth See Taiwan - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineFrom China Skepticism to Taiwan Engagement: How India’s Youth See Taiwan  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Taiwan shares close at new high as TSMC hits record - Focus TaiwanTaiwan shares close at new high as TSMC hits record  Focus Taiwan

Park Shin-hye's Taiwan surprise showcases youthful charm - ????Park Shin-hye's Taiwan surprise showcases youthful charm  ????

7-day-old boy in northern Taiwan dies from enterovirus complications - Focus Taiwan7-day-old boy in northern Taiwan dies from enterovirus complications  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's new civil defense handbook aims to boost public readiness as China tensions persist - The IndependentTaiwan's new civil defense handbook aims to boost public readiness as China tensions persist  The Independent

Maritime Recon Aircraft In Works For Taiwan - Aviation Week NetworkMaritime Recon Aircraft In Works For Taiwan  Aviation Week Network

BASEBALL Taiwan's Teng shines despite Giants' 8-1 loss to D-Backs - Focus TaiwanBASEBALL Taiwan's Teng shines despite Giants' 8-1 loss to D-Backs  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan shares close up 1.07% - Focus TaiwanTaiwan shares close up 1.07%  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan seeks inclusion in UN General Assembly, ICAO meetings - Businessday NGTaiwan seeks inclusion in UN General Assembly, ICAO meetings  Businessday NG

AIT comments on Taiwan accurate: State Department - Taipei TimesAIT comments on Taiwan accurate: State Department  Taipei Times

Taiwan has ‘right to remain free’, US senator says in visit criticised by China - The GuardianTaiwan has ‘right to remain free’, US senator says in visit criticised by China  The Guardian