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 - Wikipedia
Taiwan - CIA World Fact Book
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China Unleashes Media Blitz on Taiwan Before Xi-Trump Meeting - Bloomberg.comChina Unleashes Media Blitz on Taiwan Before Xi-Trump Meeting  Bloomberg.com

Chinas covert maritime tactics deepen Taiwans security worries - Tribune IndiaChinas covert maritime tactics deepen Taiwans security worries  Tribune India

Taiwan to Russia to TikTok — What was discussed and what wasn't in high-stakes Trump-Xi meet; key points - Times of IndiaTaiwan to Russia to TikTok — What was discussed and what wasn't in high-stakes Trump-Xi meet; key points  Times of India

Taiwan ‘confident’ in US ties ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - ThePrintTaiwan ‘confident’ in US ties ahead of Trump-Xi meeting  ThePrint

Trump-Xi Meet Key Highlights: High Stakes Busan Summit Amid Taiwan Tensions & Tech Wars - India Today - India TodayTrump-Xi Meet Key Highlights: High Stakes Busan Summit Amid Taiwan Tensions & Tech Wars - India Today  India Today

High-stake Trump-Xi meeting today: Spotlight on trade, tariff and Taiwan - FirstpostHigh-stake Trump-Xi meeting today: Spotlight on trade, tariff and Taiwan  Firstpost

China says it 'absolutely will not' rule out use of force over Taiwan - The HinduChina says it 'absolutely will not' rule out use of force over Taiwan  The Hindu

Rain and Rainbows: Taiwan Celebrates Pride as Hong Kong’s LGBTQ Rights Stall - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineRain and Rainbows: Taiwan Celebrates Pride as Hong Kong’s LGBTQ Rights Stall  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Trump Seeks Trade Agreement With Xi As Ukraine, Taiwan Loom Large - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyTrump Seeks Trade Agreement With Xi As Ukraine, Taiwan Loom Large  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Top 10 smartest countries in the world by average IQ: Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore lead the list - WIONTop 10 smartest countries in the world by average IQ: Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore lead the list  WION

Taiwan Accuses Chinese Vessels of Using Covert Tactics to Enter Restricted Maritime Zones - NewsonairTaiwan Accuses Chinese Vessels of Using Covert Tactics to Enter Restricted Maritime Zones  Newsonair

Taiwan 'confident' in US ties ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - ReutersTaiwan 'confident' in US ties ahead of Trump-Xi meeting  Reuters

Taiwan Searches for Economic Allies in a Divided World - Geopolitical MonitorTaiwan Searches for Economic Allies in a Divided World  Geopolitical Monitor

Pailung leads Taiwan’s textile tech drive - Knitting IndustryPailung leads Taiwan’s textile tech drive  Knitting Industry

Taiwan ‘Confident’ in U.S. Support Ahead of High-Stakes Trump–Xi Meeting - Modern DiplomacyTaiwan ‘Confident’ in U.S. Support Ahead of High-Stakes Trump–Xi Meeting  Modern Diplomacy

Has Trump dumped Taiwan for peace with Xi? Says it ‘never came up in talks’ in Busan - FirstpostHas Trump dumped Taiwan for peace with Xi? Says it ‘never came up in talks’ in Busan  Firstpost

Taiwan opposition elects new leader who wants peace with China - Al JazeeraTaiwan opposition elects new leader who wants peace with China  Al Jazeera

Zettabyte and Chief Telecom upgrade Taiwan data center to host liquid-cooled GPUs - Data Center DynamicsZettabyte and Chief Telecom upgrade Taiwan data center to host liquid-cooled GPUs  Data Center Dynamics

Chinese military pledges greater capacity to crush 'Taiwan independence' secessionists - news.cgtn.comChinese military pledges greater capacity to crush 'Taiwan independence' secessionists  news.cgtn.com

Trump, Xi and the danger for Taiwan - Financial TimesTrump, Xi and the danger for Taiwan  Financial Times

Taiwan’s innovation energy fires up Social Enterprise World Forum 2025 - Pioneers PostTaiwan’s innovation energy fires up Social Enterprise World Forum 2025  Pioneers Post

Toward a Taiwan Truce - Foreign AffairsToward a Taiwan Truce  Foreign Affairs

Taiwan bike makers move toward transparency as Giant meets with US Customs - Bike EuropeTaiwan bike makers move toward transparency as Giant meets with US Customs  Bike Europe

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity, with five PLAN vessels, five PLA aircraft sorties near its territory - Tribune IndiaTaiwan reports Chinese military activity, with five PLAN vessels, five PLA aircraft sorties near its territory  Tribune India

Trump, Xi Agree On Tariff Cuts, Rare Earth Deal; Taiwan Not Discussed - Odisha BytesTrump, Xi Agree On Tariff Cuts, Rare Earth Deal; Taiwan Not Discussed  Odisha Bytes

Taiwan Hardware Mega Expo Wraps Up Strong: TiTE × IHT 2025 Underscores Taiwan’s Industrial Power - Machine MakerTaiwan Hardware Mega Expo Wraps Up Strong: TiTE × IHT 2025 Underscores Taiwan’s Industrial Power  Machine Maker

China Vows It ‘Will Not Renounce Force’ to Take Taiwan - Modern DiplomacyChina Vows It ‘Will Not Renounce Force’ to Take Taiwan  Modern Diplomacy

It is normal for Chinese satellites to view landscapes of China’s Taiwan: MND spokesperson - Global TimesIt is normal for Chinese satellites to view landscapes of China’s Taiwan: MND spokesperson  Global Times

China says it 'absolutely will not' rule out use of force over Taiwan - ReutersChina says it 'absolutely will not' rule out use of force over Taiwan  Reuters

Six Years After Last Meeting, Trade, Taiwan, and Russia Still Priority For Trump and Xi - TheWire.inSix Years After Last Meeting, Trade, Taiwan, and Russia Still Priority For Trump and Xi  TheWire.in

TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG) Launches Video Ads on GROWTH TAIWAN, Taiwan's Prominent Taxi Signage Media Expanding from Japan - PR NewswireTNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG) Launches Video Ads on GROWTH TAIWAN, Taiwan's Prominent Taxi Signage Media Expanding from Japan  PR Newswire

DPP authorities are pushing Taiwan people into abyss of disaster: MND spokesperson on so-called defense industry conference between US and Taiwan island - Global TimesDPP authorities are pushing Taiwan people into abyss of disaster: MND spokesperson on so-called defense industry conference between US and Taiwan island  Global Times

Taiwan worries about US support wavering ahead of Trump’s meeting with Xi - CNNTaiwan worries about US support wavering ahead of Trump’s meeting with Xi  CNN

Taiwan Semiconductor introduces new 1,200 V automotive-grade diodes - Charged EVsTaiwan Semiconductor introduces new 1,200 V automotive-grade diodes  Charged EVs

Taiwan Life Insurance commits to I Squared Capital fund - Infrastructure InvestorTaiwan Life Insurance commits to I Squared Capital fund  Infrastructure Investor

Taiwan issue not mentioned in meeting with Xi: Trump - Focus TaiwanTaiwan issue not mentioned in meeting with Xi: Trump  Focus Taiwan

Trump-Xi meeting is high stakes for Taiwan - AxiosTrump-Xi meeting is high stakes for Taiwan  Axios

Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook on Taiwan’s Non-Life Insurance Segment - Yahoo FinanceBest’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook on Taiwan’s Non-Life Insurance Segment  Yahoo Finance

Taiwan to unveil 2050 circular economy roadmap in 2026: President Lai - Focus TaiwanTaiwan to unveil 2050 circular economy roadmap in 2026: President Lai  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan as an integral part of China: A historical, legal and geopolitical analysis - Pearls and IrritationsTaiwan as an integral part of China: A historical, legal and geopolitical analysis  Pearls and Irritations

Taiwan solar firms tap ASEAN self-generation market to cut electricity costs - ReccessaryTaiwan solar firms tap ASEAN self-generation market to cut electricity costs  Reccessary

What does the Xi-Trump summit’s silence on Taiwan mean? - South China Morning PostWhat does the Xi-Trump summit’s silence on Taiwan mean?  South China Morning Post

Joint venture formed to tackle Taiwan's offshore wind targets - 4C OffshoreJoint venture formed to tackle Taiwan's offshore wind targets  4C Offshore

Trump, Xi didn’t discuss Taiwan, Russian oil nor Blackwell chips - The HillTrump, Xi didn’t discuss Taiwan, Russian oil nor Blackwell chips  The Hill

Can Taiwan’s 3,200 Combat Drones Stop China’s 2,000 Warplanes? - Interesting EngineeringCan Taiwan’s 3,200 Combat Drones Stop China’s 2,000 Warplanes?  Interesting Engineering

TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG) starts GROWTH TAIWAN video ads Nov 3 via Roomie - Stock TitanTNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG) starts GROWTH TAIWAN video ads Nov 3 via Roomie  Stock Titan

New U-Ming–Purus JV to add two hybrid CSOVs as Taiwan ramps up wind push - Splash247New U-Ming–Purus JV to add two hybrid CSOVs as Taiwan ramps up wind push  Splash247

Opportunities for Strengthening EU-Taiwan Relations - Global Taiwan InstituteOpportunities for Strengthening EU-Taiwan Relations  Global Taiwan Institute

China unleashes media blitz on Taiwan before Xi-Trump meet - MoneycontrolChina unleashes media blitz on Taiwan before Xi-Trump meet  Moneycontrol

KMT pushes disaster rebuilding bill amid warnings of past mistakes - Focus TaiwanKMT pushes disaster rebuilding bill amid warnings of past mistakes  Focus Taiwan

Citing Biblical story, Taiwan president says Israel is a model for island's defence - ReutersCiting Biblical story, Taiwan president says Israel is a model for island's defence  Reuters

Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan - ReutersAhead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan  Reuters

FM spokesperson calls on Paraguayan govt to heed voice of its people, sever so-called 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan regional authorities - Global TimesFM spokesperson calls on Paraguayan govt to heed voice of its people, sever so-called 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan regional authorities  Global Times

Mercury in northern Taiwan forecast to hit 30°C today - Taipei TimesMercury in northern Taiwan forecast to hit 30°C today  Taipei Times

Taiwan: Regulator releases sales statistics of life insurance industry's foreign-currency - Asia Insurance ReviewTaiwan: Regulator releases sales statistics of life insurance industry's foreign-currency  Asia Insurance Review

Taiwan to recruit migrant workers for hospitality sector - Focus TaiwanTaiwan to recruit migrant workers for hospitality sector  Focus Taiwan

China-born spouse loses Taiwan citizenship over national security concerns - Focus TaiwanChina-born spouse loses Taiwan citizenship over national security concerns  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan leader promises robust air defence system amid rising China tensions - Al JazeeraTaiwan leader promises robust air defence system amid rising China tensions  Al Jazeera

Confronting China’s pervasive maritime gray zone campaign - SpaceNewsConfronting China’s pervasive maritime gray zone campaign  SpaceNews

Trump’s US can still defend Taiwan. But will it? - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteTrump’s US can still defend Taiwan. But will it?  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Taiwan to build 'T Dome' air defence system to guard against 'hostile threats' - BBCTaiwan to build 'T Dome' air defence system to guard against 'hostile threats'  BBC

Taiwan’s Cheng Li-wen Faces Backlash Over 'I Am Chinese' Remarks as Officials Defend National Identity - Vision TimesTaiwan’s Cheng Li-wen Faces Backlash Over 'I Am Chinese' Remarks as Officials Defend National Identity  Vision Times

Taiwan, still without a tariff deal, talks trade with US at APEC - ReutersTaiwan, still without a tariff deal, talks trade with US at APEC  Reuters

Beyond Trade War, China’s Xi Looks to Press Trump on Taiwan - The New York TimesBeyond Trade War, China’s Xi Looks to Press Trump on Taiwan  The New York Times

The nature and origin of the Taiwan question - news.cgtn.comThe nature and origin of the Taiwan question  news.cgtn.com

Between Taiwan and the United States: International Standards on Citizenship, Parentage, and Child Protection in Surrogacy - Global Taiwan InstituteBetween Taiwan and the United States: International Standards on Citizenship, Parentage, and Child Protection in Surrogacy  Global Taiwan Institute

Chinese must show proof of passport renunciation for permanent residency - Focus TaiwanChinese must show proof of passport renunciation for permanent residency  Focus Taiwan

[News] Lutnick Reportedly Rules Out Chip Tariffs in U.S.–Korea Deal, Reversing Taiwan-Level Rate Expectations - TrendForce[News] Lutnick Reportedly Rules Out Chip Tariffs in U.S.–Korea Deal, Reversing Taiwan-Level Rate Expectations  TrendForce

Taiwan approves funding for local IC design houses to advance AI and chip innovation - digitimesTaiwan approves funding for local IC design houses to advance AI and chip innovation  digitimes

How Adventist Volunteers Made a Difference in Flood-Ravaged Taiwan - Adventist ReviewHow Adventist Volunteers Made a Difference in Flood-Ravaged Taiwan  Adventist Review

Xi’s next mission: Make reunification real - ThinkChinaXi’s next mission: Make reunification real  ThinkChina

Taiwan wheelchair user criticises airport for making him ‘climb into plane’ - South China Morning PostTaiwan wheelchair user criticises airport for making him ‘climb into plane’  South China Morning Post

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, October 24, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarChina-Taiwan Weekly Update, October 24, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Taiwan’s Quiet Race for Allies in the Americas - Americas QuarterlyTaiwan’s Quiet Race for Allies in the Americas  Americas Quarterly

Taiwan in the Shadow of War - Time MagazineTaiwan in the Shadow of War  Time Magazine

China's 'long-arm jurisdiction' an illusion meant to spur fear: Taiwan officials - Focus TaiwanChina's 'long-arm jurisdiction' an illusion meant to spur fear: Taiwan officials  Focus Taiwan

Lawmakers back harsher penalties for intentional cable damage - Focus TaiwanLawmakers back harsher penalties for intentional cable damage  Focus Taiwan

What is Taiwan’s plan B? - The EconomistWhat is Taiwan’s plan B?  The Economist

Taiwan shares close down 0.03% - Focus TaiwanTaiwan shares close down 0.03%  Focus Taiwan

What's Going On With Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Thursday? - Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) - BenzingaWhat's Going On With Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Thursday? - Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM)  Benzinga

Orchestrating the Exit: US-Japan-Philippines Cooperation in a Taiwan NEO - Global Taiwan InstituteOrchestrating the Exit: US-Japan-Philippines Cooperation in a Taiwan NEO  Global Taiwan Institute

China offers cash bounties for information on Taiwanese military officers - Al JazeeraChina offers cash bounties for information on Taiwanese military officers  Al Jazeera

Differences in Language on Taiwan Reflect Persistence of China-India Mistrust - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineDifferences in Language on Taiwan Reflect Persistence of China-India Mistrust  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Taiwan Is Not for Sale - Foreign AffairsTaiwan Is Not for Sale  Foreign Affairs

Singer and Jewish community patron Na Tang dies at age 59 - Focus TaiwanSinger and Jewish community patron Na Tang dies at age 59  Focus Taiwan

Cabinet seeks to ban parole for 'major violent crime' offenders - Focus TaiwanCabinet seeks to ban parole for 'major violent crime' offenders  Focus Taiwan

Breaching the Skies: Estonia and Taiwan Respond to Airspace Violations - International Centre for Defence and SecurityBreaching the Skies: Estonia and Taiwan Respond to Airspace Violations  International Centre for Defence and Security

China seizes 60,000 maps over 'mislabelled' Taiwan - BBCChina seizes 60,000 maps over 'mislabelled' Taiwan  BBC

Photonics & Taiwan: International Investors Back Taiwan's Economic Momentum 11 Global Corporations Sign Letters of Intent (LOI)|English News - ?????Photonics & Taiwan: International Investors Back Taiwan's Economic Momentum 11 Global Corporations Sign Letters of Intent (LOI)|English News  ?????

Taiwan third-quarter economic growth likely slowed on tariff impact: Reuters poll - ReutersTaiwan third-quarter economic growth likely slowed on tariff impact: Reuters poll  Reuters

Dangerous dependence: Taiwan becomes world’s largest importer of Russian naphtha as coal imports persist - Centre for Research on Energy and Clean AirDangerous dependence: Taiwan becomes world’s largest importer of Russian naphtha as coal imports persist  Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air

If China invades Taiwan, these islands would be on the front line. But there's little panic here - CBCIf China invades Taiwan, these islands would be on the front line. But there's little panic here  CBC

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

China issues rewards for information about Taiwan military’s ‘psychological warfare unit’ - The GuardianChina issues rewards for information about Taiwan military’s ‘psychological warfare unit’  The Guardian

Taiwan headline news - Focus TaiwanTaiwan headline news  Focus Taiwan

- Taiwan Today - Taiwan Today- Taiwan Today  Taiwan Today

BREAKING NEWS: Trump says Taiwan not discussed with Xi - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWSBREAKING NEWS: Trump says Taiwan not discussed with Xi  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

China’s ASN-301 Kamikaze Drone Is Giving Taiwan’s Defenders Nightmares - The National InterestChina’s ASN-301 Kamikaze Drone Is Giving Taiwan’s Defenders Nightmares  The National Interest

Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan Get Access to OpenAI’s Sora App - parameter.ioThailand, Vietnam, Taiwan Get Access to OpenAI’s Sora App  parameter.io

Taiwan Strait crises - BritannicaTaiwan Strait crises  Britannica