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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China targets Taiwans chip secrets with USD 24 billion acquisition plot - Tribune IndiaChina targets Taiwans chip secrets with USD 24 billion acquisition plot  Tribune India

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Taiwan to merge war games and urban survival tests in drill to prepare people for a China invasion - WIONTaiwan to merge war games and urban survival tests in drill to prepare people for a China invasion  WION

Taiwan Dollar Surges More Than 2% as Traders Test Central Bank - Bloomberg.comTaiwan Dollar Surges More Than 2% as Traders Test Central Bank  Bloomberg.com

From India to Taiwan: Explore 8 largest monasteries around the world - DNA IndiaFrom India to Taiwan: Explore 8 largest monasteries around the world  DNA India

Taiwan shares higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.34% - Investing.com IndiaTaiwan shares higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.34%  Investing.com India

Chinese FM urges US to cease advancing bill supporting Taiwan to join IMF and stop interfering in China’s internal affairs - Global TimesChinese FM urges US to cease advancing bill supporting Taiwan to join IMF and stop interfering in China’s internal affairs  Global Times

Taiwan is creating an offshore wind industry to fuel its semiconductor factories - Rest of WorldTaiwan is creating an offshore wind industry to fuel its semiconductor factories  Rest of World

Foxconn replaces Chinese engineers with Taiwan, US experts - Communications TodayFoxconn replaces Chinese engineers with Taiwan, US experts  Communications Today

Can Taiwan help Germany ease its reliance on Chinese drones? - DWCan Taiwan help Germany ease its reliance on Chinese drones?  DW

Cramps, fatigue and hallucinations: paddling 200km in a Paleolithic canoe from Taiwan to Japan - The GuardianCramps, fatigue and hallucinations: paddling 200km in a Paleolithic canoe from Taiwan to Japan  The Guardian

ICT design house Microprogram to make Taiwan Stock debut - DIGITIMES AsiaICT design house Microprogram to make Taiwan Stock debut  DIGITIMES Asia

What Taiwan taught us: An MBA student journey of resilience, leadership, and laughter - University of California, BerkeleyWhat Taiwan taught us: An MBA student journey of resilience, leadership, and laughter  University of California, Berkeley

Premier Cho reaffirms commitment to secure future - Taiwan TodayPremier Cho reaffirms commitment to secure future  Taiwan Today

Why one of Taiwan’s best teas is grown 1,000 meters above sea level - CNNWhy one of Taiwan’s best teas is grown 1,000 meters above sea level  CNN

‘Splendid Memories in Seoul’: Guest of Honor Taiwan - Publishing Perspectives‘Splendid Memories in Seoul’: Guest of Honor Taiwan  Publishing Perspectives

How Taiwan must prepare to face Chinese drone saturation - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteHow Taiwan must prepare to face Chinese drone saturation  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Taiwan youth urged for more participation - China DailyTaiwan youth urged for more participation  China Daily

Taiwan’s Louisa Coffee to build new $20.5m headquarters in New Taipei - World Coffee PortalTaiwan’s Louisa Coffee to build new $20.5m headquarters in New Taipei  World Coffee Portal

Taiwan Readies Soldiers, Civilians for Largest China Invasion Drills - NewsweekTaiwan Readies Soldiers, Civilians for Largest China Invasion Drills  Newsweek

Webinar: A Deep Dive Into The Data Privacy Landscape In Taiwan - MondaqWebinar: A Deep Dive Into The Data Privacy Landscape In Taiwan  Mondaq

Taiwan: arrival card to become 100% digital from October 2025 - VisasNewsTaiwan: arrival card to become 100% digital from October 2025  VisasNews

China urges U.S. to stop advancing so-called Taiwan-related act - news.cgtn.comChina urges U.S. to stop advancing so-called Taiwan-related act  news.cgtn.com

Taiwan’s currency jumps as life insurers rush to hedge against weak US dollar - Financial TimesTaiwan’s currency jumps as life insurers rush to hedge against weak US dollar  Financial Times

Central Taiwan Science Park sees two new companies in precision machinery cluster - DIGITIMES AsiaCentral Taiwan Science Park sees two new companies in precision machinery cluster  DIGITIMES Asia

Taiwan's Kenmec leverages AI simulation to slash factory build times by three months - DIGITIMES AsiaTaiwan's Kenmec leverages AI simulation to slash factory build times by three months  DIGITIMES Asia

Taiwan Stock Market Expected To Open To The Upside On Friday - NasdaqTaiwan Stock Market Expected To Open To The Upside On Friday  Nasdaq

Taiwan on alert as heightened Chinese incursions reported around strait - The Economic TimesTaiwan on alert as heightened Chinese incursions reported around strait  The Economic Times

Taiwan Tourism Unleashes Powerful DOOH Campaign In Mumbai To Solidify Taiwan’s Position As The Ultimate M.I.C.E Destination For Indian Corporates - Travel And Tour WorldTaiwan Tourism Unleashes Powerful DOOH Campaign In Mumbai To Solidify Taiwan’s Position As The Ultimate M.I.C.E Destination For Indian Corporates  Travel And Tour World

China plotted car collision to ‘intimidate’ Taiwan vice President? What Beijing said | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesChina plotted car collision to ‘intimidate’ Taiwan vice President? What Beijing said | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Taiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in major drill - ReutersTaiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in major drill  Reuters

Taiwan auto market declines in 1H25 amid US tariff concern and consumer caution - DIGITIMES AsiaTaiwan auto market declines in 1H25 amid US tariff concern and consumer caution  DIGITIMES Asia

Don’t Let National Security Derail US-China Trade Talks - Bloomberg.comDon’t Let National Security Derail US-China Trade Talks  Bloomberg.com

China’s new graphite bomb signals shift to silent siege of Taiwan - Asia TimesChina’s new graphite bomb signals shift to silent siege of Taiwan  Asia Times

Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet - NDTVTaiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet  NDTV

Local Manufacturer to Supply Foundations for Taiwan’s Formosa 4 Offshore Wind Farm - OffshoreWIND.bizLocal Manufacturer to Supply Foundations for Taiwan’s Formosa 4 Offshore Wind Farm  OffshoreWIND.biz

Taiwan’s tough talk raises the cross-strait temperature - eKathimerini.comTaiwan’s tough talk raises the cross-strait temperature  eKathimerini.com

China urges U.S. to stop advancing so-called Taiwan-related act: spokesperson - XinhuaChina urges U.S. to stop advancing so-called Taiwan-related act: spokesperson  Xinhua

Taiwan concludes 2nd round of trade talks with US - Taiwan TodayTaiwan concludes 2nd round of trade talks with US  Taiwan Today

Taiwan FDA Ends Animal Tests for Joint Health Claims by Food Companies After PETA Push - PETATaiwan FDA Ends Animal Tests for Joint Health Claims by Food Companies After PETA Push  PETA

PLA landing ship spotted off northern Taiwan ahead of major military drill - South China Morning PostPLA landing ship spotted off northern Taiwan ahead of major military drill  South China Morning Post

Taiwan's ambassador to Holy See presents Letter of Credence - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's ambassador to Holy See presents Letter of Credence  Focus Taiwan

China heightens military activity around Taiwan | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesChina heightens military activity around Taiwan | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.34% - Investing.comTaiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.34%  Investing.com

numen/for use suspends walkable net and string worlds in taiwan's CMP inspiration museum - Designboomnumen/for use suspends walkable net and string worlds in taiwan's CMP inspiration museum  Designboom

Silicon Statecraft Alignment: Taiwan’s Strategic Bet on US-Led Export Controls - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSilicon Statecraft Alignment: Taiwan’s Strategic Bet on US-Led Export Controls  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Taiwan records heightened military activity around its territory - The Economic TimesTaiwan records heightened military activity around its territory  The Economic Times

China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague - The GuardianChina ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague  The Guardian

Taiwan: ‘We keep fares low to attract passengers to our new network’ - Railway Gazette InternationalTaiwan: ‘We keep fares low to attract passengers to our new network’  Railway Gazette International

China planned car crash during Taiwan vice-president’s Prague visit, says Czech intelligence - The Indian ExpressChina planned car crash during Taiwan vice-president’s Prague visit, says Czech intelligence  The Indian Express

Round-the-clock live fire, urban survival drills: Taiwan to test war readiness - South China Morning PostRound-the-clock live fire, urban survival drills: Taiwan to test war readiness  South China Morning Post

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

Taiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour - The New York TimesTaiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour  The New York Times

Taiwan Says It Made Constructive Progress in US Trade Talks - Bloomberg.comTaiwan Says It Made Constructive Progress in US Trade Talks  Bloomberg.com

Three reasons why China can't afford to invade Taiwan - Responsible StatecraftThree reasons why China can't afford to invade Taiwan  Responsible Statecraft

India imposes anti-dumping duty on plastic machines from China, Taiwan - Business StandardIndia imposes anti-dumping duty on plastic machines from China, Taiwan  Business Standard

Give the A-10s to Taiwan and they can stop a Chinese sea invasion - Asia TimesGive the A-10s to Taiwan and they can stop a Chinese sea invasion  Asia Times

China allegedly planned car collision targeting Taiwan vice-president in Prague, say reports - MintChina allegedly planned car collision targeting Taiwan vice-president in Prague, say reports  Mint

Taiwan reckons with alleged Chinese spying close to halls of power - Nikkei AsiaTaiwan reckons with alleged Chinese spying close to halls of power  Nikkei Asia

Former UK civil service chief calls Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’ over Taiwan threats - The GuardianFormer UK civil service chief calls Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’ over Taiwan threats  The Guardian

Taiwan Looks to New Sea-Drone Tech to Repel China - WSJTaiwan Looks to New Sea-Drone Tech to Repel China  WSJ

Taiwan headline news - Focus TaiwanTaiwan headline news  Focus Taiwan

TWD/USD: Taiwan Dollar Falls Rapidly Again, Reinforcing Intervention Talk - Bloomberg.comTWD/USD: Taiwan Dollar Falls Rapidly Again, Reinforcing Intervention Talk  Bloomberg.com

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading - Focus TaiwanU.S. dollar down in Taipei trading  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Seen Rising On AI Chip Growth - Investor's Business DailyTaiwan Semiconductor Seen Rising On AI Chip Growth  Investor's Business Daily

Brief showers forecast for Friday; tropical storms may be forming - Focus TaiwanBrief showers forecast for Friday; tropical storms may be forming  Focus Taiwan

Watch mud volcano erupt beneath a crown of flames in Taiwan - Live ScienceWatch mud volcano erupt beneath a crown of flames in Taiwan  Live Science

Deadline nears for Taiwan's Chinese immigrants to prove no China household registration - NPRDeadline nears for Taiwan's Chinese immigrants to prove no China household registration  NPR

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

After Taiwan, Radeon RX 9070 GRE Is Getting A Release In Hong Kong As Well - WccftechAfter Taiwan, Radeon RX 9070 GRE Is Getting A Release In Hong Kong As Well  Wccftech

The Transnational Origins of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe Transnational Origins of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Taiwan to bring Threads under its anti-fraud regulatory framework - Focus TaiwanTaiwan to bring Threads under its anti-fraud regulatory framework  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan expands long-term care to younger dementia patients - Insurance AsiaTaiwan expands long-term care to younger dementia patients  Insurance Asia

Taiwan Dollar Strength Spells Trouble for Tech Exporters, Insurers - WSJTaiwan Dollar Strength Spells Trouble for Tech Exporters, Insurers  WSJ

Taiwan Renewable Energy Certificate Market 2025: Key Insights - openPR.comTaiwan Renewable Energy Certificate Market 2025: Key Insights  openPR.com

Apple supplier Foxconn bets big on India, US; gets Taiwan approval to invest $2.2 billion; new factory in - Times of IndiaApple supplier Foxconn bets big on India, US; gets Taiwan approval to invest $2.2 billion; new factory in  Times of India

Maize from Prayagraj set for export to Taiwan - Hindustan TimesMaize from Prayagraj set for export to Taiwan  Hindustan Times

Foxconn Unit Boosts AI Server Output with New Taiwan Facility - CoinCentralFoxconn Unit Boosts AI Server Output with New Taiwan Facility  CoinCentral

China will invade Siberia, not Taiwan - The HillChina will invade Siberia, not Taiwan  The Hill

Taiwan: Boosting spring onion growth with LED lighting - Vertical Farm DailyTaiwan: Boosting spring onion growth with LED lighting  Vertical Farm Daily

Cabinet extends, expands Invest Taiwan - Taipei TimesCabinet extends, expands Invest Taiwan  Taipei Times

Cabinet approves new incentives to attract investment in Taiwan - Focus TaiwanCabinet approves new incentives to attract investment in Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

China 'plotted staged car crash' targeting Taiwan VP during Prague visit, Czech intelligence says - FirstpostChina 'plotted staged car crash' targeting Taiwan VP during Prague visit, Czech intelligence says  Firstpost

Chinese rocket enters Taiwan ADIZ, poses no threat: Taiwan military - Focus TaiwanChinese rocket enters Taiwan ADIZ, poses no threat: Taiwan military  Focus Taiwan

Breaking News: China’s Type 072A Amphibious Assault Ship Near Taiwan Raises Concerns Over Amphibious Warfare Threat - Army RecognitionBreaking News: China’s Type 072A Amphibious Assault Ship Near Taiwan Raises Concerns Over Amphibious Warfare Threat  Army Recognition

India-Taiwan Relations Under Modi 3.0: What Does the Future Hold - Global Taiwan InstituteIndia-Taiwan Relations Under Modi 3.0: What Does the Future Hold  Global Taiwan Institute

Air conditioner installation accident claims man's life - Focus TaiwanAir conditioner installation accident claims man's life  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan seeks irreplaceable role in global chip supply chain amid AI boom - DIGITIMES AsiaTaiwan seeks irreplaceable role in global chip supply chain amid AI boom  DIGITIMES Asia

Dissemination of recall polling data prohibited from July 16: CEC - Focus TaiwanDissemination of recall polling data prohibited from July 16: CEC  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's HCM partners with France's Saft on next-generation EV battery technology - DIGITIMES AsiaTaiwan's HCM partners with France's Saft on next-generation EV battery technology  DIGITIMES Asia

Brief showers forecast for today; tropical storms may be forming - Taipei TimesBrief showers forecast for today; tropical storms may be forming  Taipei Times

Every day is Independence Day in Taiwan - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteEvery day is Independence Day in Taiwan  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run? - Yahoo FinanceTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?  Yahoo Finance

Battle for the soul of Taiwan - The ObserverBattle for the soul of Taiwan  The Observer

Comparing the Armed Forces of China and Taiwan - Visual CapitalistComparing the Armed Forces of China and Taiwan  Visual Capitalist

Businesses and consumers to benefit as Minister visits Taiwan - GOV.UKBusinesses and consumers to benefit as Minister visits Taiwan  GOV.UK

Strait talking: What’s behind China’s military drills around Taiwan - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Strait talking: What’s behind China’s military drills around Taiwan  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Taiwan Strait crises - BritannicaTaiwan Strait crises  Britannica