The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Parrot-smuggler busted as birds begin hatching in bag at Miami airport

A Taiwanese man could face 20 years in jail for attempting to smuggle parrot eggs found hatching in his bag at a Miami airport.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Debt ceiling dispute delays US congressional Taiwan trip

Negotiators' continuing failure to reach an agreement to lift the U.S. debt ceiling forced the House of Representatives' new China committee to postpone a planned trip to Taiwan, the committee's chairman, Republican Representative Mike Gallagher, told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

Acer unveils 16-inch laptops for portable 240Hz gaming and more

Acer attends Computex 2023 in Taiwan this weekend to demo three new devices, including the killer 16-inch Predator Triton gaming laptop.

Windows Central · May 25, 2023

Factbox-US-China tensions intensify over tech to Taiwan flashpoints

A U.S. lawmaker's demand for trade curbs on a Chinese memory chipmaker in response to China calling products from Micron Technology a national security risk is the latest escalation of tension between the big powers.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

New Chinese ambassador to US taking office amid disputes over trade, access to technology, Taiwan

China's new ambassador to the U.S. is taking office amid disputes over trade, access to computer chips and Washington's support for self-governing Taiwan

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Taiwan’s choice: who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president amid China tensions?

The presidential election in 2024 will be decided by 23.5 million people voting on a range of issues, but how each party intends to deal with China looms large

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Taipei’s EU envoy: As a democracy, we understand Ukraine’s plight

Al Jazeera interviews Remus Li-Kuo Chen, head of the Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023

Taiwanese Reporters Denied Press Passes for WHA

The foreign ministry called the incident “a serious violation of a universal human right and the principle of justice for all that the UN aims to embody.”

The News Lens · May 23, 2023

Survey: Over 60% Of Taiwanese Support Same-Sex Marriage

Friendliness towards the transgender community has also been growing.

The News Lens · May 23, 2023

Outcry as World Health Assembly locks out Taiwan under pressure from China

Taipei criticises ‘unfair and unjust’ decision to deny observer status despite support from US, UK, France and other countries

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023