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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Taiwan - CIA World Fact Book
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Preventing a China-Taiwan conflict - The HinduPreventing a China-Taiwan conflict  The Hindu

China-Taiwan Conflict - Drishti IASChina-Taiwan Conflict  Drishti IAS

Full-Scale Replica Of Taiwan’s Presidential Office Spotted In China; Analyst Says PLA Prepares For Aerial Bombing - EurAsian TimesFull-Scale Replica Of Taiwan’s Presidential Office Spotted In China; Analyst Says PLA Prepares For Aerial Bombing  EurAsian Times

US congressional delegation pledges continued defence support for Taiwan - Press Trust of IndiaUS congressional delegation pledges continued defence support for Taiwan  Press Trust of India

Taiwan sees US support unchanged no matter who wins election - The Times of IndiaTaiwan sees US support unchanged no matter who wins election  The Times of India

US congressional delegation pledges continued defence support for Taiwan. - EtemaadUS congressional delegation pledges continued defence support for Taiwan.  Etemaad

Taiwan's navy chief Tang Hua to visit US next week: Report - The Times of IndiaTaiwan's navy chief Tang Hua to visit US next week: Report  The Times of India

Taiwan’s navy chief to visit US next week, sources say - The Indian ExpressTaiwan’s navy chief to visit US next week, sources say  The Indian Express

Amid growing China threat, Taiwan navy chief to visit US next week, says report - FirstpostAmid growing China threat, Taiwan navy chief to visit US next week, says report  Firstpost

“Willing To Serve As US Pawn ” China Vows Reunification As Taiwan Stages Drills With Patriots - News18“Willing To Serve As US Pawn ” China Vows Reunification As Taiwan Stages Drills With Patriots  News18

Taiwan detects five Chinese naval vessels, four military aircraft around nation - ThePrintTaiwan detects five Chinese naval vessels, four military aircraft around nation  ThePrint

Indore: Taking Cue From Taiwan, DAVV To Set Up Centre For Semiconductor & Chip Design - Free Press JournalIndore: Taking Cue From Taiwan, DAVV To Set Up Centre For Semiconductor & Chip Design  Free Press Journal

Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea - The DiplomatTaiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea  The Diplomat

Amid faltering domestic program, Taiwan orders more MQ-9B drones - Defense NewsAmid faltering domestic program, Taiwan orders more MQ-9B drones  Defense News

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This Linux malware is targeting users in China, Taiwan, and other countries: All the details - The Times of IndiaThis Linux malware is targeting users in China, Taiwan, and other countries: All the details  The Times of India

China firmly opposes any military collusion between U.S. and Taiwan region - CGTNChina firmly opposes any military collusion between U.S. and Taiwan region  CGTN

Exclusive: Taiwan's navy chief to visit U.S. next week, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Taiwan's navy chief to visit U.S. next week, sources say  Reuters

Taiwan Conducts Missile Drills 'in Face of' China Military Intrusions - Voice of America - VOA NewsTaiwan Conducts Missile Drills 'in Face of' China Military Intrusions  Voice of America - VOA News

Taiwan detects 7 Chinese naval ships, 5 military aircraft around nation - The Economic TimesTaiwan detects 7 Chinese naval ships, 5 military aircraft around nation  The Economic Times

China built mock-up of Taiwan government area in the desert: images - Business InsiderChina built mock-up of Taiwan government area in the desert: images  Business Insider

Taiwan's defence ministry detects 20 Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels - Business StandardTaiwan's defence ministry detects 20 Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels  Business Standard

8 test positive for Bongkrekic acid in food poisoning outbreak - Focus Taiwan8 test positive for Bongkrekic acid in food poisoning outbreak  Focus Taiwan

Analysts: Former Taiwan President’s China Trip Could Shed Light on Xi’s Intentions - Voice of America - VOA NewsAnalysts: Former Taiwan President’s China Trip Could Shed Light on Xi’s Intentions  Voice of America - VOA News

Taiwan sees US support unchanged no matter who wins election - ReutersTaiwan sees US support unchanged no matter who wins election  Reuters

With eye on Taiwan and India, China unveils new attack helicopter - The Times of IndiaWith eye on Taiwan and India, China unveils new attack helicopter  The Times of India

How Taiwan Breaches Censors' Barriers - Voice of America - VOA NewsHow Taiwan Breaches Censors' Barriers  Voice of America - VOA News

Taiwan tests air defences in early morning missile drills - The Times of IndiaTaiwan tests air defences in early morning missile drills  The Times of India

7 Chinese naval ships, 5 military aircraft detected around Taiwan - The Times of India7 Chinese naval ships, 5 military aircraft detected around Taiwan  The Times of India

China Taiwan Weekly Update, March 28, 2024 - Critical Threats ProjectChina Taiwan Weekly Update, March 28, 2024  Critical Threats Project

Ferrari doubles Taiwan sales as chip entrepreneurs fuel demand - Financial TimesFerrari doubles Taiwan sales as chip entrepreneurs fuel demand  Financial Times

AI needed to combat disinformation as it moves to video: Taiwan expert - Focus TaiwanAI needed to combat disinformation as it moves to video: Taiwan expert  Focus Taiwan

Video will kill the truth if monitoring doesn't improve, argue two researchers - The EconomistVideo will kill the truth if monitoring doesn't improve, argue two researchers  The Economist

Taiwan should aim at markets outside US, China in AI era: Acer founder - Focus TaiwanTaiwan should aim at markets outside US, China in AI era: Acer founder  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's VP-Elect Reaffirms Ties With Europe in Diplomatic Tour - Voice of America - VOA NewsTaiwan's VP-Elect Reaffirms Ties With Europe in Diplomatic Tour  Voice of America - VOA News

Taiwan's Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China - The New York TimesTaiwan's Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China  The New York Times

Former Taiwan president Ma to make second trip to China - ReutersFormer Taiwan president Ma to make second trip to China  Reuters

Taiwan declares TikTok a national security threat - Hindustan TimesTaiwan declares TikTok a national security threat  Hindustan Times

Bongkrekic acid found in 2nd Taipei food poisoning victim - Focus TaiwanBongkrekic acid found in 2nd Taipei food poisoning victim  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan Man Persuades Friend To Get Legs Amputated For $1.3 Million Insurance Scam - NDTVTaiwan Man Persuades Friend To Get Legs Amputated For $1.3 Million Insurance Scam  NDTV

President Tsai receives US House delegation - Taiwan TodayPresident Tsai receives US House delegation  Taiwan Today

China Doubles Down on Friction in Taiwan's Front-Line Islands - NewsweekChina Doubles Down on Friction in Taiwan's Front-Line Islands  Newsweek

Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub - Nikkei AsiaTaiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub  Nikkei Asia

National defense ministry slams "Taiwan independence" separatists - XinhuaNational defense ministry slams "Taiwan independence" separatists  Xinhua

Preventative measures - Taiwan TodayPreventative measures  Taiwan Today

Approaching weather front to bring wet weather to northern Taiwan - Focus TaiwanApproaching weather front to bring wet weather to northern Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

Overinflated: China's Balloon Threats to Taiwan – The Diplomat - The DiplomatOverinflated: China's Balloon Threats to Taiwan – The Diplomat  The Diplomat

Taiwan’s crypto sector receives government approval to form industry association - The BlockTaiwan’s crypto sector receives government approval to form industry association  The Block

Taiwan's Former Leader to Meet Xi in Beijing, Report Says - BloombergTaiwan's Former Leader to Meet Xi in Beijing, Report Says  Bloomberg

President Tsai celebrates long and productive relationship - Taiwan TodayPresident Tsai celebrates long and productive relationship  Taiwan Today

HP visits Taiwan with most high-level delegation ever - DIGITIMESHP visits Taiwan with most high-level delegation ever  DIGITIMES

Taiwan: Urgent need for insurance as long-term care fund expected to run at a deficit - Asia Insurance ReviewTaiwan: Urgent need for insurance as long-term care fund expected to run at a deficit  Asia Insurance Review

Taiwanese army reports appearance of 20 Chinese aircraft near island - AzerNews.AzTaiwanese army reports appearance of 20 Chinese aircraft near island  AzerNews.Az

China deploys JH-7A for close air bombing in 'Taiwan scenario' - Bulgarian MilitaryChina deploys JH-7A for close air bombing in 'Taiwan scenario'  Bulgarian Military

US congressional delegation pledges continued defense support for Taiwan - The Associated PressUS congressional delegation pledges continued defense support for Taiwan  The Associated Press

Taiwan shares hit new closing high led by TSMC - Focus TaiwanTaiwan shares hit new closing high led by TSMC  Focus Taiwan

CNY officials make trip to Taiwan to woo Micron suppliers (Good Morning CNY for March 29) - syracuse.comCNY officials make trip to Taiwan to woo Micron suppliers (Good Morning CNY for March 29)  syracuse.com

Taiwan builds up mobile defenses to fight off possible Chinese landing - Nikkei AsiaTaiwan builds up mobile defenses to fight off possible Chinese landing  Nikkei Asia

NGOs repeat calls for Wi-Fi on Taiwan's distant water fishing vessels - Focus TaiwanNGOs repeat calls for Wi-Fi on Taiwan's distant water fishing vessels  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan wants Indian workers to move in and ease a worsening job crunch - The Economic TimesTaiwan wants Indian workers to move in and ease a worsening job crunch  The Economic Times

South Asia sides with China after Taiwan's elections - East Asia ForumSouth Asia sides with China after Taiwan's elections  East Asia Forum

Record number of Chinese aircraft detected around Taiwan, says govt - FRANCE 24 EnglishRecord number of Chinese aircraft detected around Taiwan, says govt  FRANCE 24 English

Gift books - Taiwan TodayGift books  Taiwan Today

Taiwan's military acts in Kinmen 'provocative,' bringing risks of escalation for tension with mainland - Global TimesTaiwan's military acts in Kinmen 'provocative,' bringing risks of escalation for tension with mainland  Global Times

Taiwan Buddhist association donates 30 artifacts to mainland - Global TimesTaiwan Buddhist association donates 30 artifacts to mainland  Global Times

Taiwan detects five Chinese naval vessels, four military aircraft around nation - Lokmat TimesTaiwan detects five Chinese naval vessels, four military aircraft around nation  Lokmat Times

Taiwan Semiconductor price seeks a bottom to boost it higher - 28-03-2024 - Economies.comTaiwan Semiconductor price seeks a bottom to boost it higher - 28-03-2024  Economies.com

Taiwan's perilous path in a distracted world - China - Financial TimesTaiwan's perilous path in a distracted world - China  Financial Times

Taiwan bets on Vietnam, Indonesia for future chip-industry talent - Nikkei AsiaTaiwan bets on Vietnam, Indonesia for future chip-industry talent  Nikkei Asia

Can the United States and Europe Coordinate Counter-Coercion With Taiwan? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceCan the United States and Europe Coordinate Counter-Coercion With Taiwan?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Now That It's a Reality, Does Taiwan Still Back Extended Military Conscription? - The DiplomatNow That It's a Reality, Does Taiwan Still Back Extended Military Conscription?  The Diplomat

Lenovo lays off 92 employees in Taiwan: Labor ministry - Focus TaiwanLenovo lays off 92 employees in Taiwan: Labor ministry  Focus Taiwan

Manufacturing sector sluggish in February due to fewer working days - Focus TaiwanManufacturing sector sluggish in February due to fewer working days  Focus Taiwan

Mainland reiterates Taiwan stance, warns against independence activities - ecnsMainland reiterates Taiwan stance, warns against independence activities  ecns

Taiwan shares close up 0.73% - Focus TaiwanTaiwan shares close up 0.73%  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan must come clean on vessel capsize - Opinion - Chinadaily.com.cn - China DailyTaiwan must come clean on vessel capsize - Opinion - Chinadaily.com.cn  China Daily

MOFA thanks US President Biden for supportive legislation - Taiwan TodayMOFA thanks US President Biden for supportive legislation  Taiwan Today

TSMC employee newborns in Taiwan make up 1.8% of country's 2023 total - Focus TaiwanTSMC employee newborns in Taiwan make up 1.8% of country's 2023 total  Focus Taiwan

China, Taiwan, and Core of Vatican Diplomacy - The DiplomatChina, Taiwan, and Core of Vatican Diplomacy  The Diplomat

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding - ReutersTaiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding  Reuters

CWG medallist Sreeja Akula to train in Taiwan in preparation for Paris Olympics 2024 - Khel NowCWG medallist Sreeja Akula to train in Taiwan in preparation for Paris Olympics 2024  Khel Now

Taiwan's Surprising Drop in Trade Dependence on Mainland China - The DiplomatTaiwan's Surprising Drop in Trade Dependence on Mainland China  The Diplomat

Film Club: 'Island in Between' - The New York TimesFilm Club: 'Island in Between'  The New York Times

Showcasing Taiwan's Smart City Initiatives - Eetasia.comShowcasing Taiwan's Smart City Initiatives  Eetasia.com

Ex-Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou planning to visit mainland China - South China Morning PostEx-Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou planning to visit mainland China  South China Morning Post

After Taiwan's Election, China Is Now Ratcheting Up the Pressure - United States Institute of PeaceAfter Taiwan's Election, China Is Now Ratcheting Up the Pressure  United States Institute of Peace

Thai Police Arrest A Taiwanese Wanted for $16.5 Million in Fraud - KhaosodenglishThai Police Arrest A Taiwanese Wanted for $16.5 Million in Fraud  Khaosodenglish

Lai Ching-te emerges victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election - The HinduLai Ching-te emerges victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election  The Hindu

Opinion: The world’s most dangerous place has only gotten more dangerous - CNNOpinion: The world’s most dangerous place has only gotten more dangerous  CNN

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

Collaborative thinking - Taiwan TodayCollaborative thinking  Taiwan Today

Taiwan tests defences in major morning drills amid looming threat of Chinese invasion - The IndependentTaiwan tests defences in major morning drills amid looming threat of Chinese invasion  The Independent

The Taiwan that China wants is vanishing - BBC.comThe Taiwan that China wants is vanishing  BBC.com

China tells US it will 'never compromise' on Taiwan - BBC.comChina tells US it will 'never compromise' on Taiwan  BBC.com

Taiwan wants to hire Indian workers. What’s skin color or religion got to do with it? - CNNTaiwan wants to hire Indian workers. What’s skin color or religion got to do with it?  CNN

Possible Health Issue over “Beni Koji” Reported in Taiwan - Nippon.comPossible Health Issue over “Beni Koji” Reported in Taiwan  Nippon.com

Breaking the wall: Pro Go player Hsu Ching-en eyes top spot in Taiwan - Focus TaiwanBreaking the wall: Pro Go player Hsu Ching-en eyes top spot in Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

Q&A/Four things to know about Bongkrekic acid - Focus TaiwanQ&A/Four things to know about Bongkrekic acid  Focus Taiwan

Daunting satellite images reveal China's 'provocative' Taiwan move - Yahoo News AustraliaDaunting satellite images reveal China's 'provocative' Taiwan move  Yahoo News Australia

Taiwan: The Future of the 'Republic of China' - The DiplomatTaiwan: The Future of the 'Republic of China'  The Diplomat

Outlying art - Taiwan TodayOutlying art  Taiwan Today

Taiwan woman suffers kidney failure after taking supplement with Japan pharma's ingredient - The Mainichi - The MainichiTaiwan woman suffers kidney failure after taking supplement with Japan pharma's ingredient - The Mainichi  The Mainichi

How the Sunflower movement birthed a generation determined to protect Taiwan - The GuardianHow the Sunflower movement birthed a generation determined to protect Taiwan  The Guardian

Taiwanese fisheries body hosts US delegation for meetings on distant-water labor issues - SeafoodSourceTaiwanese fisheries body hosts US delegation for meetings on distant-water labor issues  SeafoodSource

China satellite launch triggers air raid alert in Taiwan ahead of election - BBC.comChina satellite launch triggers air raid alert in Taiwan ahead of election  BBC.com