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 president ups defence spending target to 5% of GDP - ReutersTaiwan president ups defence spending target to 5% of GDP  Reuters

Jaishankar said Taiwan part of China, says Beijing; no change in ties with Taipei: Delhi - The Indian ExpressJaishankar said Taiwan part of China, says Beijing; no change in ties with Taipei: Delhi  The Indian Express

India-China Tensions: Beijing Warns Over Taiwan Policy Remarks - Deccan HeraldIndia-China Tensions: Beijing Warns Over Taiwan Policy Remarks  Deccan Herald

Partnership for semicon training explored with Taiwan institutions - The HinduPartnership for semicon training explored with Taiwan institutions  The Hindu

China Expresses ‘Surprise’ Over India’s Clarification About Stance on Taiwan - The Wire IndiaChina Expresses ‘Surprise’ Over India’s Clarification About Stance on Taiwan  The Wire India

From China Skepticism to Taiwan Engagement: How India’s Youth See Taiwan - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineFrom China Skepticism to Taiwan Engagement: How India’s Youth See Taiwan  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Why India's Semiconductor Mission Needs Taiwan - SwarajyamagWhy India's Semiconductor Mission Needs Taiwan  Swarajyamag

Taiwan's nuclear referendum reveals energy dilemma - dw.comTaiwan's nuclear referendum reveals energy dilemma  dw.com

Taiwan Aims to Placate Trump With a 23% Military Spending Boost - MintTaiwan Aims to Placate Trump With a 23% Military Spending Boost  Mint

China ‘Twists’ Jaishankar’s Taiwan Remark, Then Warns India For Clarifying | ‘Don’t Undermine…’ - The Times of IndiaChina ‘Twists’ Jaishankar’s Taiwan Remark, Then Warns India For Clarifying | ‘Don’t Undermine…’  The Times of India

Taiwan's Lai sets defence spending target at 5% of GDP - The HinduTaiwan's Lai sets defence spending target at 5% of GDP  The Hindu

After China's Taiwan Reaffirmation Claim, Government Sources Clear The Air - NDTVAfter China's Taiwan Reaffirmation Claim, Government Sources Clear The Air  NDTV

India clarifies ‘no change in position’ on Taiwan after Chinese readout attributes ‘part of China’ remark to Jaishankar - MintIndia clarifies ‘no change in position’ on Taiwan after Chinese readout attributes ‘part of China’ remark to Jaishankar  Mint

No change in India’s position on Taiwan | Latest News India - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesNo change in India’s position on Taiwan | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

China unhappy with New Delhi’s clarification on its Taiwan stand - Tibetan ReviewChina unhappy with New Delhi’s clarification on its Taiwan stand  Tibetan Review

China expresses 'surprise' over clarification on Jaishankar's comments on Taiwan - The Economic TimesChina expresses 'surprise' over clarification on Jaishankar's comments on Taiwan  The Economic Times

Matter of fairness: Wang Yi is wrong, Taiwan is not part of China - dtnextMatter of fairness: Wang Yi is wrong, Taiwan is not part of China  dtnext

China Issues Warning to Border Rival - NewsweekChina Issues Warning to Border Rival  Newsweek

India ‘denies change’ in position on Taiwan after Jaishankar-Wang Yi meet - ThePrintIndia ‘denies change’ in position on Taiwan after Jaishankar-Wang Yi meet  ThePrint

Taiwan weighs return to nuclear power amid AI surge and China fears - Financial TimesTaiwan weighs return to nuclear power amid AI surge and China fears  Financial Times

Jaishankar ‘reaffirmed that Taiwan is a part of China’ in meet with Wang Yi, Xinhua claims - Telegraph IndiaJaishankar ‘reaffirmed that Taiwan is a part of China’ in meet with Wang Yi, Xinhua claims  Telegraph India

Taiwan's Yageo raises offer price for Japan's Shibaura to 7,130 yen/share to further outbid rival - TradingViewTaiwan's Yageo raises offer price for Japan's Shibaura to 7,130 yen/share to further outbid rival  TradingView

No change in Taiwan policy, say government sources after Beijing’s claim - The HinduNo change in Taiwan policy, say government sources after Beijing’s claim  The Hindu

Diplomatic Update China-Taiwan: India Reaffirms Taiwan as Part of China After 17-Year Gap - Deccan HeraldDiplomatic Update China-Taiwan: India Reaffirms Taiwan as Part of China After 17-Year Gap  Deccan Herald

At Wang meeting, China asked India not to deal with Taiwan. What Jaishankar said | Latest News India - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesAt Wang meeting, China asked India not to deal with Taiwan. What Jaishankar said | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

How AI servers are transforming Taiwan’s electronics manufacturing giants - AI NewsHow AI servers are transforming Taiwan’s electronics manufacturing giants  AI News

Taiwan to massively hike 2026 defence budget as US presses spending increase - ReutersTaiwan to massively hike 2026 defence budget as US presses spending increase  Reuters

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, August 18, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarChina-Taiwan Weekly Update, August 18, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Taiwan’s Yageo raises offer price for Japan’s Shibaura to 7,130 yen/share to further outbid rival By Reuters - Investing.comTaiwan’s Yageo raises offer price for Japan’s Shibaura to 7,130 yen/share to further outbid rival By Reuters  Investing.com

Six AMU Students Awarded Prestigious Fully-Funded Scholarships by China and Taiwan - India Education DiarySix AMU Students Awarded Prestigious Fully-Funded Scholarships by China and Taiwan  India Education Diary

Taiwan VAT for online sellers warning - vatcalc.comTaiwan VAT for online sellers warning  vatcalc.com

'China Very Patient, Xi Won't Invade Taiwan During My Presidency': Trump - NDTV'China Very Patient, Xi Won't Invade Taiwan During My Presidency': Trump  NDTV

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, August 22, 2025 - American Enterprise InstituteChina-Taiwan Weekly Update, August 22, 2025  American Enterprise Institute

Taiwan 'issue' is an internal matter, China says in response to Trump - ReutersTaiwan 'issue' is an internal matter, China says in response to Trump  Reuters

The world’s biggest chipmaker needs to move beyond Taiwan - The EconomistThe world’s biggest chipmaker needs to move beyond Taiwan  The Economist

Foxconn’s Apple era fades as AI servers drive growth in Taiwan tech sector - The HinduFoxconn’s Apple era fades as AI servers drive growth in Taiwan tech sector  The Hindu

Taiwan defense spending to reach 3.32% of GDP in 2026: Premier - Focus TaiwanTaiwan defense spending to reach 3.32% of GDP in 2026: Premier  Focus Taiwan

Trump Might Sell Out Taiwan—Here’s How to Prevent It - Foreign PolicyTrump Might Sell Out Taiwan—Here’s How to Prevent It  Foreign Policy

Taiwan’s $235 Billion Pension Avoids Hong Kong Firms for Mandates - Bloomberg.comTaiwan’s $235 Billion Pension Avoids Hong Kong Firms for Mandates  Bloomberg.com

Watch: Taiwan issue during India-China talks: what’s the context? | Explained - The HinduWatch: Taiwan issue during India-China talks: what’s the context? | Explained  The Hindu

Taiwan payment card market to surpass US$578 billion in 2025 - MEXICONOWTaiwan payment card market to surpass US$578 billion in 2025  MEXICONOW

Taiwan's space ambitions grow with new industrial platform for LEO satellites - DIGITIMES AsiaTaiwan's space ambitions grow with new industrial platform for LEO satellites  DIGITIMES Asia

Taiwan Nuclear Referendum: How It Works And What’s At Stake - NucNetTaiwan Nuclear Referendum: How It Works And What’s At Stake  NucNet

Taiwan’s Mercuries Life Said to Weigh Options Including Sale - MintTaiwan’s Mercuries Life Said to Weigh Options Including Sale  Mint

Typhoon Podul lashes southern Taiwan leaving one person missing - Al JazeeraTyphoon Podul lashes southern Taiwan leaving one person missing  Al Jazeera

‘Treat drones like bullets’: Taiwan seeks around 50,000 UAVs over 2 years - South China Morning Post‘Treat drones like bullets’: Taiwan seeks around 50,000 UAVs over 2 years  South China Morning Post

ETMarkets Smart Talk| FII selling shifts flows to Korea, Taiwan, Japan; DIIs remain net buyers: Dr. Poonam - The Economic TimesETMarkets Smart Talk| FII selling shifts flows to Korea, Taiwan, Japan; DIIs remain net buyers: Dr. Poonam  The Economic Times

Typhoon Podul Makes Landfall In China After Lashing Taiwan - NDTVTyphoon Podul Makes Landfall In China After Lashing Taiwan  NDTV

Taiwan economy minister resigns ahead of expected cabinet reshuffle - TradingViewTaiwan economy minister resigns ahead of expected cabinet reshuffle  TradingView

Taiwan detects 22 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels around territory - Tribune IndiaTaiwan detects 22 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels around territory  Tribune India

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: ‘Anybody Who Wants to Buy’ Taiwan Semiconductor Stock ‘is a Very Smart Person’ - Yahoo FinanceNvidia CEO Jensen Huang: ‘Anybody Who Wants to Buy’ Taiwan Semiconductor Stock ‘is a Very Smart Person’  Yahoo Finance

FirstFT: Powell’s moment at Jackson Hole - Financial TimesFirstFT: Powell’s moment at Jackson Hole  Financial Times

Nvidia CEO visits Taiwan to meet TSMC as US-China chip fight escalates - CryptopolitanNvidia CEO visits Taiwan to meet TSMC as US-China chip fight escalates  Cryptopolitan

Chips made Taiwan indispensable. AI can make it unstoppable. - Lowy InstituteChips made Taiwan indispensable. AI can make it unstoppable.  Lowy Institute

Taiwan economy minister resigns ahead of expected cabinet reshuffle - ReutersTaiwan economy minister resigns ahead of expected cabinet reshuffle  Reuters

Taiwan Economy Minister Resigns Amid Reshuffle Buzz - StratNews GlobalTaiwan Economy Minister Resigns Amid Reshuffle Buzz  StratNews Global

Defense spending to reach 5% of GDP by 2030: President - Focus TaiwanDefense spending to reach 5% of GDP by 2030: President  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's Yageo raises offer price for Japan's Shibaura to 7,130 yen/share to further outbid rival - ReutersTaiwan's Yageo raises offer price for Japan's Shibaura to 7,130 yen/share to further outbid rival  Reuters

Taiwan raises defence spending by 23% under US pressure to counter China threat - Financial TimesTaiwan raises defence spending by 23% under US pressure to counter China threat  Financial Times

China unveils 16 measures to boost financial integration between Fujian and Taiwan - Global TimesChina unveils 16 measures to boost financial integration between Fujian and Taiwan  Global Times

Feature: Fighting for motherland: Taiwan volunteers in China's WWII resistance against Japanese aggression - XinhuaFeature: Fighting for motherland: Taiwan volunteers in China's WWII resistance against Japanese aggression  Xinhua

Hellfire On Wheels! Taiwan Adopts Ukraine’s “Brimstone Model” With Truck-Launched Hellfire Missiles - EurAsian TimesHellfire On Wheels! Taiwan Adopts Ukraine’s “Brimstone Model” With Truck-Launched Hellfire Missiles  EurAsian Times

Taiwan votes on recalling opposition lawmakers and reviving nuclear power - The Washington PostTaiwan votes on recalling opposition lawmakers and reviving nuclear power  The Washington Post

Taiwan headline news - Focus TaiwanTaiwan headline news  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan High Speed Rail shows next-generation bullet trains' livery, name - Focus TaiwanTaiwan High Speed Rail shows next-generation bullet trains' livery, name  Focus Taiwan

Tech giant Google praises Taiwanese team’s contributions to Pixel 10 lineup - Taipei TimesTech giant Google praises Taiwanese team’s contributions to Pixel 10 lineup  Taipei Times

Output growth forecast for Taiwan semiconductors increased - MintOutput growth forecast for Taiwan semiconductors increased  Mint

‘No change in position on Taiwan’: India after Chinese media reports on Jaishankar-Wang meet - Firstpost‘No change in position on Taiwan’: India after Chinese media reports on Jaishankar-Wang meet  Firstpost

Treating Drones Like Ammunition: Taiwan and U.S. Accelerate UAV Procurement - DronelifeTreating Drones Like Ammunition: Taiwan and U.S. Accelerate UAV Procurement  Dronelife

Taiwan Excellence Pavilion to Showcase Smart Medical Innovations at Medical Fair Thailand 2025 - Nation ThailandTaiwan Excellence Pavilion to Showcase Smart Medical Innovations at Medical Fair Thailand 2025  Nation Thailand

Responding to Trump invasion comments, Taiwan says must rely on itself for security - ReutersResponding to Trump invasion comments, Taiwan says must rely on itself for security  Reuters

Economics Minister Kuo Jyh-huei resigns citing health - Focus TaiwanEconomics Minister Kuo Jyh-huei resigns citing health  Focus Taiwan

Yulon pivots to batteries as Taiwan auto market stalls - DIGITIMES AsiaYulon pivots to batteries as Taiwan auto market stalls  DIGITIMES Asia

Taiwan's July export orders rise for 6th month, warns on global trade risks - ReutersTaiwan's July export orders rise for 6th month, warns on global trade risks  Reuters

Nvidia Urges Taiwan to Embrace Nuclear Power Ahead of Referendum - Bloomberg.comNvidia Urges Taiwan to Embrace Nuclear Power Ahead of Referendum  Bloomberg.com

Foxconn’s Apple era fades as AI servers drive growth in Taiwan tech sector - ReutersFoxconn’s Apple era fades as AI servers drive growth in Taiwan tech sector  Reuters

Trump says Xi assured him China will not invade Taiwan during his presidency - Anadolu AjansiTrump says Xi assured him China will not invade Taiwan during his presidency  Anadolu Ajansi

Taiwan Is Rewiring North America’s AI Hardware Chain - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineTaiwan Is Rewiring North America’s AI Hardware Chain  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Taiwan Probes Reported Explosion of Patriot PAC-2 Missile During Drill - The Defense PostTaiwan Probes Reported Explosion of Patriot PAC-2 Missile During Drill  The Defense Post

Taiwan’s 640 MW Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm Starts Commercial Operation - OffshoreWIND.bizTaiwan’s 640 MW Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm Starts Commercial Operation  OffshoreWIND.biz

Polls open for KMT lawmaker recall votes, nuclear power referendum - Focus TaiwanPolls open for KMT lawmaker recall votes, nuclear power referendum  Focus Taiwan

Trump says Xi assured him China won’t invade Taiwan during his presidency - The Indian ExpressTrump says Xi assured him China won’t invade Taiwan during his presidency  The Indian Express

Taiwan Dollar Drops to Weakest Since May on Equity Outflows - Bloomberg.comTaiwan Dollar Drops to Weakest Since May on Equity Outflows  Bloomberg.com

Mermaid Maritime Establishes A Joint Venture In Taiwan - Ocean News & TechnologyMermaid Maritime Establishes A Joint Venture In Taiwan  Ocean News & Technology

Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is in office - The GuardianTrump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is in office  The Guardian

'You are on your own if China invades': Japan's warning to its firms in Taiwan, says report - Moneycontrol'You are on your own if China invades': Japan's warning to its firms in Taiwan, says report  Moneycontrol

In the shadow of China, Taiwan is building a drone army to stop an invasion - Al JazeeraIn the shadow of China, Taiwan is building a drone army to stop an invasion  Al Jazeera

Is an Amphibious Invasion of Taiwan Really Imminent? - InkstickIs an Amphibious Invasion of Taiwan Really Imminent?  Inkstick

AI surge is pushing Taiwan back into the nuclear race - CryptopolitanAI surge is pushing Taiwan back into the nuclear race  Cryptopolitan

Taiwan tells its people to spurn China's 'distorted' war anniversary events - ReutersTaiwan tells its people to spurn China's 'distorted' war anniversary events  Reuters

Taiwan indicts 14 in $75M crypto laundering scandal - CryptopolitanTaiwan indicts 14 in $75M crypto laundering scandal  Cryptopolitan

Output growth forecast for Taiwan semiconductors increased - The Economic TimesOutput growth forecast for Taiwan semiconductors increased  The Economic Times

Taiwan can help India reduce trade deficit with China: Taiwanese Deputy NSA - The HinduTaiwan can help India reduce trade deficit with China: Taiwanese Deputy NSA  The Hindu

Cadeler Signs Firm Contract with Synera Renewable Energy for Turbine Installation at Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm - Offshore Engineer MagazineCadeler Signs Firm Contract with Synera Renewable Energy for Turbine Installation at Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm  Offshore Engineer Magazine

US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report - Al JazeeraUS stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report  Al Jazeera

Nomura Debuts ETFs Giving Japanese Investors Access to Taiwan’s Tech Giants - Finance MagnatesNomura Debuts ETFs Giving Japanese Investors Access to Taiwan’s Tech Giants  Finance Magnates

Taiwan Air Force officer gets 7 years for leaking documents to China - Focus TaiwanTaiwan Air Force officer gets 7 years for leaking documents to China  Focus Taiwan

Blockades, blackouts and bullets: China invades Taiwan on screen - The EconomistBlockades, blackouts and bullets: China invades Taiwan on screen  The Economist

Huang’s third Taiwan stop tightens Nvidia-TSMC chain - NAI500Huang’s third Taiwan stop tightens Nvidia-TSMC chain  NAI500

Coupang faces Taiwan crosswinds as investors gauge payoff - NAI500Coupang faces Taiwan crosswinds as investors gauge payoff  NAI500