G7 summit's Kananaskis statement highlights rising global concern over China’s actions in East/South China Seas and Taiwan Strait. President Lai hails international backing, urging continued defense and democratic resilience.
Taiwan’s Supreme Court upholds a reduced 18-year sentence for the 2022 murder of Malaysian student Chen I-chun, prompting backlash from women’s rights activists and raising questions about justice for foreign victims.
Twelve KMT staffers were indicted in Yilan for forging recall signatures against DPP legislator Chen Chun-yu, revealing systemic abuse of Taiwan’s democratic mechanisms and raising calls for reform.
Taiwan reviews new pedestrian safety laws after a slight drop in fatalities. Proposed reforms include stricter penalties, AI traffic enforcement, and city infrastructure upgrades.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanks G7 leaders for reaffirming peace in the Taiwan Strait and highlighting China's destabilizing actions. Taiwan pledges to strengthen global cooperation to ensure regional security.
Taichung court annuls marriage between high school student and older man following suspicious death and NT$500 million inheritance dispute. Legal, emotional, and social ramifications explored.
DPP and civic groups are spearheading a historic wave of recall campaigns against KMT lawmakers in Taiwan, aiming to reclaim legislative control following budget cuts—while critics warn the mass recalls may destabilize democratic norms.
A Canadian woman was indicted in Taiwan after being caught smuggling over 35kg of ketamine into Taoyuan Airport. Authorities suspect a global trafficking ring. Learn more about the case, legal implications, and Taiwan’s anti-narcotics efforts.
Taiwan accelerates drone and USV defense development amid rising tensions with China. At a Yilan expo, Taiwan partners with Auterion to integrate Ukraine-tested AI drone software into its defense system. Learn how this move strengthens Taiwan’s deterrence and global defense ties.
Taiwan’s opposition KMT and TPP have declined President Lai’s invitation to a closed-door national security briefing, citing lack of transparency. This article explores the political tension, global context, and ways to balance confidentiality with democratic accountability to strengthen bipartisan resilience.
