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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Lutnick Signals Optimism on Trade Talks With Taiwan, Switzerland - Bloomberg.comLutnick Signals Optimism on Trade Talks With Taiwan, Switzerland  Bloomberg.com

Semiconductor equipment billings in Taiwan to double this year: SEMI - MintSemiconductor equipment billings in Taiwan to double this year: SEMI  Mint

How Taiwan Is Trying to Defend Its Democracy From Mis- and Disinformation - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Taiwan Is Trying to Defend Its Democracy From Mis- and Disinformation  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Attempts to deter us will fail, warns China; US says it's not seeking regime change - India TodayAttempts to deter us will fail, warns China; US says it's not seeking regime change  India Today

China Preparing To Attack Taiwan? Expands Secret Military Bases With Naval Berths And Attack Helicopters - Zee NewsChina Preparing To Attack Taiwan? Expands Secret Military Bases With Naval Berths And Attack Helicopters  Zee News

Taiwan August exports beats forecasts to hit record level despite tariffs - ReutersTaiwan August exports beats forecasts to hit record level despite tariffs  Reuters

South Korea overtaken by Taiwan in monthly exports, weighed down by US tariffs - KED GlobalSouth Korea overtaken by Taiwan in monthly exports, weighed down by US tariffs  KED Global

Taiwan’s TCCF reveals 2025 selection of international co-productions and IP adaptations - Screen DailyTaiwan’s TCCF reveals 2025 selection of international co-productions and IP adaptations  Screen Daily

Taiwan to tighten P&I inspections from October 2025 - safety4seaTaiwan to tighten P&I inspections from October 2025  safety4sea

Japan, Taiwan shares set record on tech boost, Fed cut hopes By Reuters - Investing.comJapan, Taiwan shares set record on tech boost, Fed cut hopes By Reuters  Investing.com

Exclusive: Facing new China 'grey-zone' threat, Taiwan steps up sea cable patrols - ReutersExclusive: Facing new China 'grey-zone' threat, Taiwan steps up sea cable patrols  Reuters

Japan, Taiwan shares set records on tech boost, Fed cut hope - The Economic TimesJapan, Taiwan shares set records on tech boost, Fed cut hope  The Economic Times

Taiwan expands travel trade connect in Kochi and Kolkata - Travel Trends TodayTaiwan expands travel trade connect in Kochi and Kolkata  Travel Trends Today

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

Lutnick Signals Optimism on Trade Talks With Taiwan, Switzerland - Bloomberg.comLutnick Signals Optimism on Trade Talks With Taiwan, Switzerland  Bloomberg.com

taiwan Archives - Monocletaiwan Archives  Monocle

TCCF Announces Project Lineup Driven By Book Adaptations & Co-Productions With Taiwan - DeadlineTCCF Announces Project Lineup Driven By Book Adaptations & Co-Productions With Taiwan  Deadline

Taiwan’s Louisa Coffee planning 2026 IPO and US debut - World Coffee PortalTaiwan’s Louisa Coffee planning 2026 IPO and US debut  World Coffee Portal

Taiwan Launches 24-Hour Sea Patrols To Guard Undersea Cables From China - Marine InsightTaiwan Launches 24-Hour Sea Patrols To Guard Undersea Cables From China  Marine Insight

Energy Taiwan & Net-Zero Taiwan's Complete Green Solutions - Energy Digital MagazineEnergy Taiwan & Net-Zero Taiwan's Complete Green Solutions  Energy Digital Magazine

Stricter insurance rules could bar non-compliant vessels from Taiwan ports - Lloyd's ListStricter insurance rules could bar non-compliant vessels from Taiwan ports  Lloyd's List

Permanent residents, foreign spouses to get NT$10,000 handouts - Focus TaiwanPermanent residents, foreign spouses to get NT$10,000 handouts  Focus Taiwan

USD/TWD: Taiwan dollar poised for second rally as AI exports boost currency - Investing.com IndiaUSD/TWD: Taiwan dollar poised for second rally as AI exports boost currency  Investing.com India

Petrochemical News - Isomer MX prices inch higher in Taiwan - PolymerupdatePetrochemical News - Isomer MX prices inch higher in Taiwan  Polymerupdate

MIC Electronics Soars on MoU With Singapore's Top2 to Look for Taiwan Semiconductor Partner - HDFC SkyMIC Electronics Soars on MoU With Singapore's Top2 to Look for Taiwan Semiconductor Partner  HDFC Sky

Taiwan Excellence’s official mascot FuBear, makes its global debut! - Nation ThailandTaiwan Excellence’s official mascot FuBear, makes its global debut!  Nation Thailand

Taiwan Approves Special Funds for Ships, Drones to Deter China - Bloomberg.comTaiwan Approves Special Funds for Ships, Drones to Deter China  Bloomberg.com

Taiwan tightens P&I checks - Splash247Taiwan tightens P&I checks  Splash247

Premier Cho speaks at SEMICON Taiwan opening ceremony - Taiwan TodayPremier Cho speaks at SEMICON Taiwan opening ceremony  Taiwan Today

Taiwan Ramps Up Sea Cable Patrols Amid Rising Chinese ‘Grey-Zone’ Threat - StratNews GlobalTaiwan Ramps Up Sea Cable Patrols Amid Rising Chinese ‘Grey-Zone’ Threat  StratNews Global

Taiwan Semi, Partner To Nvidia And Apple, Rips Higher On August Sales Growth Spike - Investor's Business DailyTaiwan Semi, Partner To Nvidia And Apple, Rips Higher On August Sales Growth Spike  Investor's Business Daily

Taiwan reaffirms sovereignty amid PRC plans for South China Sea nature reserve - Focus TaiwanTaiwan reaffirms sovereignty amid PRC plans for South China Sea nature reserve  Focus Taiwan

Toyota Tsusho invests in Taiwan's Ta Chen Stainless Pipe for EV aluminum supply - Yieh Corp.Toyota Tsusho invests in Taiwan's Ta Chen Stainless Pipe for EV aluminum supply  Yieh Corp.

Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, India, Philippines, Taiwan: Agoda’s Guide to Asia’s Popular Mural Art Neighborhoods for Creative Travelers - Travel And Tour WorldMalaysia, South Korea, Thailand, India, Philippines, Taiwan: Agoda’s Guide to Asia’s Popular Mural Art Neighborhoods for Creative Travelers  Travel And Tour World

Taiwan court denies bail for ex-Far Eastern chairman - ch-aviationTaiwan court denies bail for ex-Far Eastern chairman  ch-aviation

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

September 25: Taiwan’s Energy Resilience: Security, Innovation, and Policy - Global Taiwan InstituteSeptember 25: Taiwan’s Energy Resilience: Security, Innovation, and Policy  Global Taiwan Institute

Special defense budget would boost Taiwan's wartime resilience: Minister - Focus TaiwanSpecial defense budget would boost Taiwan's wartime resilience: Minister  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan, Malaysia, South Korea, Philippines: Agoda’s World Tourism Day Sale Promotes New Travel Hotspots Like Chiayi and Siquijor Island with Up to 70% Off - Travel And Tour WorldTaiwan, Malaysia, South Korea, Philippines: Agoda’s World Tourism Day Sale Promotes New Travel Hotspots Like Chiayi and Siquijor Island with Up to 70% Off  Travel And Tour World

Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Breaks Out On Solid Growth Outlook - Investor's Business DailyTaiwan Semiconductor Stock Breaks Out On Solid Growth Outlook  Investor's Business Daily

“Chip in with Taiwan” for Global Peace and Prosperity - Khaosod English“Chip in with Taiwan” for Global Peace and Prosperity  Khaosod English

The ‘one China’ policy India never wrote down - ThinkChinaThe ‘one China’ policy India never wrote down  ThinkChina

Taiwan Stock Market May Run Out Of Steam On Thursday - NasdaqTaiwan Stock Market May Run Out Of Steam On Thursday  Nasdaq

Taiwan Showcases Its Diverse Tourism Offerings in Trade Events Across India, Positioning Itself as a Premier Destination for Both Leisure and Business Travelers: Know More - Travel And Tour WorldTaiwan Showcases Its Diverse Tourism Offerings in Trade Events Across India, Positioning Itself as a Premier Destination for Both Leisure and Business Travelers: Know More  Travel And Tour World

Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 3Q 2025 - digitimesTaiwan wafer foundry industry, 3Q 2025  digitimes

Taiwan Takes on China's Grey-Zone Warfare Threat to Undersea Cables - DevdiscourseTaiwan Takes on China's Grey-Zone Warfare Threat to Undersea Cables  Devdiscourse

Taiwanese entertainers Hank Chen, Lulu Huang to marry - Focus TaiwanTaiwanese entertainers Hank Chen, Lulu Huang to marry  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan-France Cultural Award winners honored in Paris - Taiwan TodayTaiwan-France Cultural Award winners honored in Paris  Taiwan Today

Supreme Court upholds 6-year sentence for human trafficker - Focus TaiwanSupreme Court upholds 6-year sentence for human trafficker  Focus Taiwan

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

MVRDV inserts tourist facilities into sculptural rock fomations on scenic Taiwanese coastline - World Architecture CommunityMVRDV inserts tourist facilities into sculptural rock fomations on scenic Taiwanese coastline  World Architecture Community

Indian officials visit Taiwan to attend SEMICON, promote bilateral partnership - Focus TaiwanIndian officials visit Taiwan to attend SEMICON, promote bilateral partnership  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan economic minister says TSMC leak probe will proceed despite concerns about relations with Japan - digitimesTaiwan economic minister says TSMC leak probe will proceed despite concerns about relations with Japan  digitimes

SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Taiwan's 10-year chip program seeks to link semiconductor supply chains among democratic countries - digitimesSEMICON Taiwan 2025: Taiwan's 10-year chip program seeks to link semiconductor supply chains among democratic countries  digitimes

Taiwan Enhances European Education Ties at EAIE 2025 in Gothenburg - PR NewswireTaiwan Enhances European Education Ties at EAIE 2025 in Gothenburg  PR Newswire

Taiwan Continues Post-Pandemic Growth in India with Successful Trade Events in Kochi and Kolkata, Emphasizing Exclusive Travel Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldTaiwan Continues Post-Pandemic Growth in India with Successful Trade Events in Kochi and Kolkata, Emphasizing Exclusive Travel Experiences  Travel And Tour World

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, September 8, 2025 | ISW - Institute for the Study of WarChina-Taiwan Weekly Update, September 8, 2025 | ISW  Institute for the Study of War

SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Southern Taiwan Science Park showcases strength - digitimesSEMICON Taiwan 2025: Southern Taiwan Science Park showcases strength  digitimes

Taiwan to showcase next-gen defense at TADTE 2025, highlighting UAVs and naval innovations - digitimesTaiwan to showcase next-gen defense at TADTE 2025, highlighting UAVs and naval innovations  digitimes

Taiwan approves Polish blueberry imports - FreshPlazaTaiwan approves Polish blueberry imports  FreshPlaza

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin arrives in Prague to attend exhibition opening - Focus TaiwanTaiwan Foreign Minister Lin arrives in Prague to attend exhibition opening  Focus Taiwan

Rethinking the Threat: Why China is Unlikely to Invade Taiwan - Stimson CenterRethinking the Threat: Why China is Unlikely to Invade Taiwan  Stimson Center

FuBear Makes Global Debut for Taiwan Excellence - bangkokpost.comFuBear Makes Global Debut for Taiwan Excellence  bangkokpost.com

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

BASEBALL New York Yankees host Taiwanese Heritage Day - Focus TaiwanBASEBALL New York Yankees host Taiwanese Heritage Day  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan govt suggests AI boom as leverage in US Section 232 investigation - digitimesTaiwan govt suggests AI boom as leverage in US Section 232 investigation  digitimes

Taiwan Semiconductor Marches Higher On August Sales Report - Investor's Business DailyTaiwan Semiconductor Marches Higher On August Sales Report  Investor's Business Daily

China lodges protest with Japan over ex-Taiwan leader Tsai's visit - Japan TodayChina lodges protest with Japan over ex-Taiwan leader Tsai's visit  Japan Today

Taiwan is preparing for a Chinese attack but its people don't think war is coming soon - BBCTaiwan is preparing for a Chinese attack but its people don't think war is coming soon  BBC

China 'gray-zone' threat sees Taiwan step up sea cable patrols - ReutersChina 'gray-zone' threat sees Taiwan step up sea cable patrols  Reuters

Havas Health Network Expands into Taiwan, Elevating Health Communications in the Asia-Pacific Region - PR NewswireHavas Health Network Expands into Taiwan, Elevating Health Communications in the Asia-Pacific Region  PR Newswire

Taiwan drives tourism beyond Taipei with new initiatives - TTG AsiaTaiwan drives tourism beyond Taipei with new initiatives  TTG Asia

The Island Is Our Canoe: Taiwan–Guam Exchange Finds Connection Beyond the Stage - Taiwan InsightThe Island Is Our Canoe: Taiwan–Guam Exchange Finds Connection Beyond the Stage  Taiwan Insight

Taiwan Mobile forecasts 30% rise in iPhone 17 sales, driven by upgrade replacements from older models - digitimesTaiwan Mobile forecasts 30% rise in iPhone 17 sales, driven by upgrade replacements from older models  digitimes

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

From Taiwan with Care: Taiwan Excellence Redefines Smart Healthcare at Medical Fair Thailand 2025 - Nation ThailandFrom Taiwan with Care: Taiwan Excellence Redefines Smart Healthcare at Medical Fair Thailand 2025  Nation Thailand

Taiwan increases defensive patrols around 24 undersea cables — closely monitoring '96 blacklisted China-linked boats' with 24-hour operations - Tom's HardwareTaiwan increases defensive patrols around 24 undersea cables — closely monitoring '96 blacklisted China-linked boats' with 24-hour operations  Tom's Hardware

Taiwan shares close up 0.09% - Focus TaiwanTaiwan shares close up 0.09%  Focus Taiwan

No change in our position on Taiwan: India rebuts China's Jaishankar claim - Business StandardNo change in our position on Taiwan: India rebuts China's Jaishankar claim  Business Standard

Preorders for iPhone 17 series start in Taiwan - Focus TaiwanPreorders for iPhone 17 series start in Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Tenstorrent's Jim Keller advocates for democratizing AI chip development with RISC-V - digitimesSEMICON Taiwan 2025: Tenstorrent's Jim Keller advocates for democratizing AI chip development with RISC-V  digitimes

Lutnick Signals Optimism on Trade Talks With Taiwan, Switzerland - MSNLutnick Signals Optimism on Trade Talks With Taiwan, Switzerland  MSN

SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Automotive chip leaders weigh AI and energy demands as Taiwan presses for deeper ties - digitimesSEMICON Taiwan 2025: Automotive chip leaders weigh AI and energy demands as Taiwan presses for deeper ties  digitimes

SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Infineon CEO reveals future opportunities in power semiconductors - digitimesSEMICON Taiwan 2025: Infineon CEO reveals future opportunities in power semiconductors  digitimes

SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Taiwan's semiconductor output neared NT$6T with govt boosting AI and HPC sectors - digitimesSEMICON Taiwan 2025: Taiwan's semiconductor output neared NT$6T with govt boosting AI and HPC sectors  digitimes

Taiwan's cable concerns and Apple's AI issues - Nikkei AsiaTaiwan's cable concerns and Apple's AI issues  Nikkei Asia

Taiwan Semi, Partner To Nvidia And Apple, Rips Higher On August Sales Growth Spike - MSNTaiwan Semi, Partner To Nvidia And Apple, Rips Higher On August Sales Growth Spike  MSN

South Korea, Taiwan, Japan urged to cooperate in AI era - ????South Korea, Taiwan, Japan urged to cooperate in AI era  ????

Taiwan High Court upholds KMT lawmaker's sentence for corruption - Focus TaiwanTaiwan High Court upholds KMT lawmaker's sentence for corruption  Focus Taiwan

Ocean Affairs Council seeks funds for patrol vessels, surveillance systems - Focus TaiwanOcean Affairs Council seeks funds for patrol vessels, surveillance systems  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan emerges as AI hotspot: Merck highlighting trio of semiconductor development trends - digitimesTaiwan emerges as AI hotspot: Merck highlighting trio of semiconductor development trends  digitimes

‘Futile to contain us’: China warns US; Washington says firm on Asia-Pacific interests - The Times of India‘Futile to contain us’: China warns US; Washington says firm on Asia-Pacific interests  The Times of India

What's Going On With Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Thursday? - BenzingaWhat's Going On With Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Thursday?  Benzinga

Jilted Thai woman who flushed hamsters down toilet indicted - Focus TaiwanJilted Thai woman who flushed hamsters down toilet indicted  Focus Taiwan

SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Machinery makers Tongtai and Contrel expand into semiconductor sector - digitimesSEMICON Taiwan 2025: Machinery makers Tongtai and Contrel expand into semiconductor sector  digitimes

Taiwan Semiconductor August Sales Jump 34% on AI Demand - uk.finance.yahoo.comTaiwan Semiconductor August Sales Jump 34% on AI Demand  uk.finance.yahoo.com

Taiwan's Chen, Huang clinch World Boxing Championships semifinal berths - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's Chen, Huang clinch World Boxing Championships semifinal berths  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan shares open sharply higher - Focus TaiwanTaiwan shares open sharply higher  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan plans US$18 billion for 'resilience' to tariffs, China - CNATaiwan plans US$18 billion for 'resilience' to tariffs, China  CNA

Taiwan referendum on reopening last nuclear plant fails - The GuardianTaiwan referendum on reopening last nuclear plant fails  The Guardian