The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

China Encircles Taiwan with Massive Live-Fire Drill, Stoking Global Alarm Over Invasion Threats

China has launched large-scale live-fire drills encircling Taiwan, simulating blockades and strikes after US arms deals and Japanese remarks, raising invasion fears.

International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025

China stages live-fire military drills around Taiwan in warning to 'separatist forces'

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a post on X that rapid response exercises were under way, with forces on high alert to defend the island in case of escalation.

Euronews · Dec 29, 2025

Were There Many Surprises In Monday Morning's Markets?

Much of what we saw overnight was expected, even the collapse in silver to a certain degree.

Barchart · Dec 29, 2025

China launches live-fire drills around Taiwan simulating blockade of major ports

Taipei condemns exercise that Chinese army calls ‘a stern warning’ against separatist and external forces

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

Chinese military to stage drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after Japan tensions

The Chinese military says it’s dispatching air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan to warn against what it called separatist and “external interference” forces

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Viral Video Captures Indonesian Nurse Praying And Shielding Patient During Taiwan 7.0 Tremor

A viral video captures the terrifying moment a Taiwan 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck, causing power outages and evacuations at major tech firms.

International Business Times UK · Dec 28, 2025

Is AI Driving Silver Prices Higher?

Silver is a key component in high-tech electronics, an industry whose various components have combined to create and push AI forward.

Barchart · Dec 28, 2025

TSMC chipmaking factories rocked by magnitude 7.0 earthquake that was the strongest in 27 years, but facilities escaped unharmed — company's earthquake protection measures pay off

Yesterday, the ground shook off the coast of Taiwan, slamming the country with the strongest earthquake in 27 years. The seismic wave registered 7.0 in Taiwan's scales, or 6.6 to 6.7 according to the USGS standard. Thankfully, according to reports, TSMC's factories are all intact, saving the world from yet…

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 28, 2025

If There's One Design Detail I Want to Steal for My Home in 2026, It's Going to Be the Incredible Paneling From This Colorful Patisserie in Taiwan That's Going Viral on Instagram

In the Da'an District of Taipei, this extravagantly decorated space feels less like a cafe and more like a 'sensory theater'

Livingetc · Dec 28, 2025

‘Ferryman of the souls’: the man who helps Taiwan’s dead return home to China

Liu De-wen operates at a sensitive space in Taiwan’s history, as Beijing demands reunification with the island

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025