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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How China Threatens to Force Taiwan Into a Total Blackout - The Wall Street JournalHow China Threatens to Force Taiwan Into a Total Blackout  The Wall Street Journal

Taiwan Unveils 'T-Dome' Air Defence System To Counter China Threat - NDTVTaiwan Unveils 'T-Dome' Air Defence System To Counter China Threat  NDTV

China Watches India-Taiwan Ties with Unease - orfonline.orgChina Watches India-Taiwan Ties with Unease  orfonline.org

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

Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat - The HinduTaiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat  The Hindu

China Tests the US With Bold Demands on Trade and Taiwan - Bloomberg.comChina Tests the US With Bold Demands on Trade and Taiwan  Bloomberg.com

How Will a Takaichi Administration Approach Japan’s Taiwan Policy? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Will a Takaichi Administration Approach Japan’s Taiwan Policy?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Taiwan leader vows stronger air defences to counter 'enemy threats' - The New Indian ExpressTaiwan leader vows stronger air defences to counter 'enemy threats'  The New Indian Express

Trump Taiwan Talks: Nobel Prize for Trump if Peace Ensues - Deccan HeraldTrump Taiwan Talks: Nobel Prize for Trump if Peace Ensues  Deccan Herald

Taiwan National Day celebrated in Chennai - theweek.inTaiwan National Day celebrated in Chennai  theweek.in

Taiwan’s President Lai Announces T-Dome Air Defence to Strengthen Taiwan’s Security - NewsonairTaiwan’s President Lai Announces T-Dome Air Defence to Strengthen Taiwan’s Security  Newsonair

Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat - ReutersTaiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat  Reuters

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 president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat - The Economic TimesTaiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat  The Economic Times

Taiwan unveils 'T-Dome' air defense system - DWTaiwan unveils 'T-Dome' air defense system  DW

Taiwan accelerates ‘T-dome’ missile plan against China threat - Financial TimesTaiwan accelerates ‘T-dome’ missile plan against China threat  Financial Times

What is the T-Dome that Taiwan has announced to counter ‘enemy’ strikes? - FirstpostWhat is the T-Dome that Taiwan has announced to counter ‘enemy’ strikes?  Firstpost

Taiwan National Day celebrated in Chennai - Press Trust of IndiaTaiwan National Day celebrated in Chennai  Press Trust of India

US draws red line for China's aggression toward Taiwan - The Sentinel - of this Land, for its PeopleUS draws red line for China's aggression toward Taiwan  The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People

Full text of President Lai Ching-te's National Day address - Focus TaiwanFull text of President Lai Ching-te's National Day address  Focus Taiwan

Prosperity or precarity? Lai Ching-te's gamble on Taiwan's future - news.cgtn.comProsperity or precarity? Lai Ching-te's gamble on Taiwan's future  news.cgtn.com

Taiwan Accelerates ‘T-Dome’ Missile Shield to Counter China - politicstoday.orgTaiwan Accelerates ‘T-Dome’ Missile Shield to Counter China  politicstoday.org

U.S.-China Competition and the Rise and Fall of Taiwanese Firms - Taiwan InsightU.S.-China Competition and the Rise and Fall of Taiwanese Firms  Taiwan Insight

Taiwan's president pledges to accelerate building of air defence system in face of China threat - Daily ExcelsiorTaiwan's president pledges to accelerate building of air defence system in face of China threat  Daily Excelsior

Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president expected to announce new air defence system, sources say - ReutersFacing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president expected to announce new air defence system, sources say  Reuters

Taiwan’s Lai Unveils Plan for ‘T-Dome’ Air Defense System - Bloomberg.comTaiwan’s Lai Unveils Plan for ‘T-Dome’ Air Defense System  Bloomberg.com

What's T-Dome, Taiwan's defense system to counter threats from China? - NewsBytesWhat's T-Dome, Taiwan's defense system to counter threats from China?  NewsBytes

TSM Stock: Taiwan Semiconductor Tops September Sales Target - Investor's Business DailyTSM Stock: Taiwan Semiconductor Tops September Sales Target  Investor's Business Daily

Taiwan’s Plan for Peace Through Strength: How Investments in Resilience Can Deter Beijing - Foreign AffairsTaiwan’s Plan for Peace Through Strength: How Investments in Resilience Can Deter Beijing  Foreign Affairs

PSMC–Tata Fab and Foxconn–HCL JV Mark Twin Pillars of Taiwan–India Semiconductor Cooperation - Asian Community NewsPSMC–Tata Fab and Foxconn–HCL JV Mark Twin Pillars of Taiwan–India Semiconductor Cooperation  Asian Community News

How Taiwan quietly became the world’s top buyer of a Russian oil product - CNNHow Taiwan quietly became the world’s top buyer of a Russian oil product  CNN

Taiwan Leader Vows Stronger Air Defenses to Counter ‘Enemy Threats’ - The China-Global South ProjectTaiwan Leader Vows Stronger Air Defenses to Counter ‘Enemy Threats’  The China-Global South Project

Taiwan–India Ties Shine Bright at 114th National Day Reception in Chennai - newstodaynet.comTaiwan–India Ties Shine Bright at 114th National Day Reception in Chennai  newstodaynet.com

PHOTO ESSAY National Day celebrations kick off in front of Presidential Office - Focus TaiwanPHOTO ESSAY National Day celebrations kick off in front of Presidential Office  Focus Taiwan

Chinese FM slams Taiwan regional leader’s ‘Double Ten’ speech, warns foreign politicians against supporting ‘Taiwan independence’ - Global TimesChinese FM slams Taiwan regional leader’s ‘Double Ten’ speech, warns foreign politicians against supporting ‘Taiwan independence’  Global Times

Taiwan issues tsunami alert after magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Mindanao - Focus TaiwanTaiwan issues tsunami alert after magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Mindanao  Focus Taiwan

China honing abilities for a possible future attack, Taiwan defence report warns - ReutersChina honing abilities for a possible future attack, Taiwan defence report warns  Reuters

Lai’s push for ‘T-Dome’ air defense system will only drag Taiwan island into peril of war: FM spokesperson - Global TimesLai’s push for ‘T-Dome’ air defense system will only drag Taiwan island into peril of war: FM spokesperson  Global Times

China angered at EU 'challenging' UN resolution that led to Taiwan leaving global body - ReutersChina angered at EU 'challenging' UN resolution that led to Taiwan leaving global body  Reuters

Taiwan unveils ‘T-Dome’ air defence system to counter China threat - Latest news from AzerbaijanTaiwan unveils ‘T-Dome’ air defence system to counter China threat  Latest news from Azerbaijan

China urges foreign politicians to stop supporting "Taiwan independence" separatist activities - XinhuaChina urges foreign politicians to stop supporting "Taiwan independence" separatist activities  Xinhua

Taiwan’s stealth submarine push rocked by technical turbulence - Asia TimesTaiwan’s stealth submarine push rocked by technical turbulence  Asia Times

Taiwan Gets War Ready Amid Chinese Aggression; Rejects Beijing's Sovereignty Claims - WIONTaiwan Gets War Ready Amid Chinese Aggression; Rejects Beijing's Sovereignty Claims  WION

Magnitude 6 offshore earthquake rattles Taiwan’s northeast - Al JazeeraMagnitude 6 offshore earthquake rattles Taiwan’s northeast  Al Jazeera

First of Taiwan's FORMOSAT-8 satellite heads to the US for launch into orbit - digitimesFirst of Taiwan's FORMOSAT-8 satellite heads to the US for launch into orbit  digitimes

Russia may be helping China prepare for Taiwan invasion, leaked documents suggest - CNNRussia may be helping China prepare for Taiwan invasion, leaked documents suggest  CNN

Taiwan to build 'T-Dome' air defense system, says regional leader Lai - Anadolu AjansiTaiwan to build 'T-Dome' air defense system, says regional leader Lai  Anadolu Ajansi

Taiwan leader vows stronger air defenses to counter ‘enemy threats’ - Al Arabiya EnglishTaiwan leader vows stronger air defenses to counter ‘enemy threats’  Al Arabiya English

Beijing takes aim at William Lai’s T-Dome shield and defence plans for Taiwan - South China Morning PostBeijing takes aim at William Lai’s T-Dome shield and defence plans for Taiwan  South China Morning Post

Here’s why Taiwan semiconductor and Nvidia stocks are on the move - FXStreetHere’s why Taiwan semiconductor and Nvidia stocks are on the move  FXStreet

Taiwan’s Lai unveils plan for ‘T-dome’ air defence system - bangkokpost.comTaiwan’s Lai unveils plan for ‘T-dome’ air defence system  bangkokpost.com

Taiwan to build israeli-style air defense dome to protect against China - El Mundo AmericaTaiwan to build israeli-style air defense dome to protect against China  El Mundo America

Taiwan’s president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat - AP NewsTaiwan’s president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat  AP News

Greenpeace criticizes US government's ranking of Taiwan, Indonesia in recent trafficking report - SeafoodSourceGreenpeace criticizes US government's ranking of Taiwan, Indonesia in recent trafficking report  SeafoodSource

Taiwan's president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosTaiwan's president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Conversations: Pukpuk, Indonesia, and the Philippines-Taiwan connection - Lowy InstituteConversations: Pukpuk, Indonesia, and the Philippines-Taiwan connection  Lowy Institute

Jan De Nul scores export cable installation works off Taiwan - Baird MaritimeJan De Nul scores export cable installation works off Taiwan  Baird Maritime

Hospitals in northern Taiwan welcome 'National Day' newborns - Focus TaiwanHospitals in northern Taiwan welcome 'National Day' newborns  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's weather agency lifts tsunami alert - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's weather agency lifts tsunami alert  Focus Taiwan

Invasion of Taiwan looking more likely as Russia strikes air assault deal with China - Forces NewsInvasion of Taiwan looking more likely as Russia strikes air assault deal with China  Forces News

Beijing names Taiwanese spy agents, says ‘troll army’ stirring tensions - South China Morning PostBeijing names Taiwanese spy agents, says ‘troll army’ stirring tensions  South China Morning Post

Taiwan Unveils ‘T-Dome’ Air Defence Shield, Calls on China to Renounce Force - Arise NewsTaiwan Unveils ‘T-Dome’ Air Defence Shield, Calls on China to Renounce Force  Arise News

Taiwan's Lai vows 'T-Dome' air defense, economic support in key speech - Nikkei AsiaTaiwan's Lai vows 'T-Dome' air defense, economic support in key speech  Nikkei Asia

Taiwan, Paraguay ink MOU on carbon credit cooperation under Paris Agreement - ReccessaryTaiwan, Paraguay ink MOU on carbon credit cooperation under Paris Agreement  Reccessary

Taiwan’s president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat - WTOPTaiwan’s president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat  WTOP

Taiwan Strengthens Air Defence to Counter 'Enemy Threats’ - The European ConservativeTaiwan Strengthens Air Defence to Counter 'Enemy Threats’  The European Conservative

China’s newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait for final tests - Al JazeeraChina’s newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait for final tests  Al Jazeera

Taiwan Semiconductor Revenue Soars 30% -- Should You Buy TSMC Stock Now? - Yahoo FinanceTaiwan Semiconductor Revenue Soars 30% -- Should You Buy TSMC Stock Now?  Yahoo Finance

Taiwan becomes largest importer of Russian naphtha - Financial TimesTaiwan becomes largest importer of Russian naphtha  Financial Times

Ragasa: 'No warning', say Taiwan residents after typhoon bursts mountain lake - BBCRagasa: 'No warning', say Taiwan residents after typhoon bursts mountain lake  BBC

Futures: AI Giant's Sales Strong; Delta Flashes Buy Signal - Investor's Business DailyFutures: AI Giant's Sales Strong; Delta Flashes Buy Signal  Investor's Business Daily

No change in India's position on Taiwan: MEA - The Economic TimesNo change in India's position on Taiwan: MEA  The Economic Times

Taiwan headline news - Focus TaiwanTaiwan headline news  Focus Taiwan

Centennial Palace Museum bridges Chinese across Taiwan Strait - China DailyCentennial Palace Museum bridges Chinese across Taiwan Strait  China Daily

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, October 3, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarChina-Taiwan Weekly Update, October 3, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Japan Holds Minelaying Drills Around Strategic Islands Near Taiwan - USNI NewsJapan Holds Minelaying Drills Around Strategic Islands Near Taiwan  USNI News

‘One China’ needs an update: The case for a new Taiwan consensus - The Hill‘One China’ needs an update: The case for a new Taiwan consensus  The Hill

National Taiwan day is a moment to remember there is no modern world without this beacon of democracy - City AMNational Taiwan day is a moment to remember there is no modern world without this beacon of democracy  City AM

Taiwan seeks bigger tech presence in India as US demand rises, trade body chief says - ReutersTaiwan seeks bigger tech presence in India as US demand rises, trade body chief says  Reuters

Silent siege: how Beijing is coercing Taipei without firing a shot - AFRSilent siege: how Beijing is coercing Taipei without firing a shot  AFR

How National Palace Museum’s anniversary became a Taiwan identity battleground - South China Morning PostHow National Palace Museum’s anniversary became a Taiwan identity battleground  South China Morning Post

Taiwan’s Underrated East Coast Is a Gem for Nature Lovers - The New York TimesTaiwan’s Underrated East Coast Is a Gem for Nature Lovers  The New York Times

Taiwan's president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat - The IndependentTaiwan's president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat  The Independent

Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan - BBCTyphoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan  BBC

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

Taiwan now biggest importer of Russian naphtha despite being Ukraine ally - The GuardianTaiwan now biggest importer of Russian naphtha despite being Ukraine ally  The Guardian

Taiwan says anti-drone measures will be a top priority in defense against China - AP NewsTaiwan says anti-drone measures will be a top priority in defense against China  AP News

Taiwan's president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat - El Paso Inc.Taiwan's president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat  El Paso Inc.

Super Typhoon Ragasa kills 17 in Taiwan, hits Hong Kong with fierce winds - Al JazeeraSuper Typhoon Ragasa kills 17 in Taiwan, hits Hong Kong with fierce winds  Al Jazeera

Taiwan's president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat - Yahoo News New ZealandTaiwan's president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat  Yahoo News New Zealand

Taiwan unveils 'T-Dome' air defense system - MSNTaiwan unveils 'T-Dome' air defense system  MSN

Taiwan trains troops to counter mainland drone threats: report - ????Taiwan trains troops to counter mainland drone threats: report  ????

Major League Baseball team signs 18-year-old Taiwanese pitcher - Focus TaiwanMajor League Baseball team signs 18-year-old Taiwanese pitcher  Focus Taiwan

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

Watch: Flood destroys bridge as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan - BBCWatch: Flood destroys bridge as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan  BBC

Taiwan battles low birth rate with new family subsidies - Al JazeeraTaiwan battles low birth rate with new family subsidies  Al Jazeera

Taiwan's president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat - The Tri-City RecordTaiwan's president pledges to accelerate the building of air defense system in face of China threat  The Tri-City Record

Nobody Lost Taiwan: The Island Remains Secure and Stable—for Now - Foreign AffairsNobody Lost Taiwan: The Island Remains Secure and Stable—for Now  Foreign Affairs

Taiwanese leader vows stronger air defenses to counter 'enemy threats' - The Manila TimesTaiwanese leader vows stronger air defenses to counter 'enemy threats'  The Manila Times

Taiwan's president pledges to build air defence system in face of China threat - Yahoo News CanadaTaiwan's president pledges to build air defence system in face of China threat  Yahoo News Canada