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World News | US Scholars Warn Growing Taiwanese Distrust of Washington Could Bolster Beijing's Influence
Taipei [Taiwan] August 20 (ANI): Scholars in the US have expressed concerns that Taiwan's increasing distrust of the United States, particularly regarding President Donald Trump's tariffs and semiconductor policies, may negatively impact...

Taipei robot and automation expo to start this week
The Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show, which is to be held from Wednesday to Saturday at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, would showcase the latest in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven robotics and automation technologies, the...

2025 Taiwanese teen 'diplomats' heading to U.S. cities: FM
Taipei, Aug. 20 (CNA) Taiwan's top diplomat and the United States deputy representative to Taiwan on Wednesday jointly held an event to celebrate a group of Taiwanese high school students who will soon be visiting America as part of an annual...

Taiwan’s Great Recall Movement Is Officially Over
Taiwan’s Great Recall Movement has come to an end, with the second round of recall voting that took place on August 23 having the same outcome as the earlier round of voting in late July – all seven KMT legislators that faced recall retained their...

Delta Unveils AI-Enabled Cognitive Cobot And Cyber-Physical Integration Solutions At Automation Taipei 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) TAIPEI, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, today unveiled its smart manufacturing solutions under the theme of "AI-Enabled Smart Manufacturing" at Automation...

How 102 Taiwanese Companies are Reshaping Taiwan's Workplaces with Tech, Trust, and Inclusion
TAIPEI, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia organized by Business Media International proudly honours 102 organizations that exemplify excellence in human capital strategy and workplace culture. This year's...

Growing distrust of U.S. among Taiwanese could help Beijing: Scholars
Taipei, Aug. 20 (CNA) Taiwan's growing distrust of the United States, especially in view of President Donald Trump's tariffs and semiconductor policies, could harm Washington's long-term interests and benefit Beijing instead, American scholars...

AI, robotics showcased at 2025 Intelligent Asia exhibition in Taipei
Taipei, Aug. 20 (CNA) The 2025 Intelligent Asia smart manufacturing exhibition opened Wednesday in Taipei with more than 1,000 companies from 16 countries showcasing technologies relating to AI, humanoid robots, net-zero manufacturing, digital...

Chinese Taipei, Venezuela mirror each other on field
MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Chinese Taipei starting pitcher Liu Wei-Heng throws on Monday at Volunteer Stadium against Aruba.If players from Barquisimeto, Venezuela and Taipei, Chinese Taipei were to watch one another play in games, they...

Meet flamethrowing Chinese Taipei pitcher Lin Chin-Tse at Little League World Series
The Little League World Series gives some of the best little leaguers from all over the world a chance to shine on the sport's greatest stages. One of the early breakout stars in this year's tournament is Lin Chin-Tse, who went viral early in the...

ISDN Precision System Debuts at Automation Taipei 2025 Featuring Nano-Level Motion Solutions
TAIPEI, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ISDN Precision System, the subsidiary of Singapore-based ISDN Holdings Limited, is emerging as a bold new force with its expertise in linear motors and high-precision stages. The company will make a strong...
Japanese influencer deported from Taiwan over pro-China video
Taipei [Taiwan], August 25 (ANI): Taiwan's National Immigration Agency (NIA) has deported a Japanese social media influencer after he appeared in a controversial TikTok video declaring that "Taiwan belongs to China," according to a Focus Taiwan...

Taiwanese production wins short film award at Swiss festival
Zürich, Aug. 16 (CNA) A Taiwanese short film recently won a special short film award at an annual film festival in Switzerland, where it received the honor of being subtitled in three European languages. Made by Taiwanese director Angel Wu (吳承筠),...

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office hosting beach cleanup on Aug. 30
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office on Guam is hosting its 25th annual beach cleanup at Ypao Beach on Aug. 30. The Taiwan Youth Ambassador Group will be joining the event, bringing their energy and enthusiasm to support environmental...

AirAsia increases Sabah’s connectivity with Japan via new Taipei to Fukuoka route
AirAsia increases Sabah’s connectivity with Japan via new Taipei to Fukuoka route Published on: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 19, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Fukuoka International Airport President...

Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2025
O ur fifth annual Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list provides a window into the vibrant world of startups and small companies in the Asia-Pacific region. It’s a constantly evolving ecosystem, which is increasingly focusing on AI and deep tech to...

Taiwan Sentences Ex-Military Officer for Spying on Falun Gong
Taiwan’s High Court has sentenced a former military officer to 14 months in prison over his bid to collect intelligence on Falun Gong for Beijing. The man, Hsueh Chen-chun, solicited details about Falun Gong’s founder Li Hongzhi and his...

World News | Japanese Influencer Deported from Taiwan over Pro-China Video
Taipei [Taiwan], August 25 (ANI): Taiwan's National Immigration Agency (NIA) has deported a Japanese social media influencer after he appeared in a controversial TikTok video declaring that "Taiwan belongs to China," according to a Focus Taiwan...

Trendy Taipei
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, front row, left, Taipei Music Center chairwoman Kay Huang, front row, right, and others pose in a double-decker bus at a promotional event yesterday for the Trendy Taipei festival. Participants in the two-week festival...

Jaishankar said Taiwan part of China, says Beijing; no change in ties with Taipei: Delhi
Beijing said Tuesday External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that “Taiwan is part of China” and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval conveyed that India “consistently adhered to the one-China...