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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China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time - The Hindu
  1. China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time  The Hindu
  2. China’s newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait for final tests  Al Jazeera
  3. China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time  The New Indian Express


Taiwan detects 22 PLA sorties, 10 PLAN vessels around its territory | World News - Hindustan TimesTaiwan detects 22 PLA sorties, 10 PLAN vessels around its territory | World News  Hindustan Times

Taiwan detects 27 PLA aircraft sorties, 26 cross median line into ADIZ, Western Pacific - Tribune IndiaTaiwan detects 27 PLA aircraft sorties, 26 cross median line into ADIZ, Western Pacific  Tribune India

Taiwan Detects 22 Sorties Of Chinese Aircraft, 10 PLAN Vessels Around Its Territory - News18Taiwan Detects 22 Sorties Of Chinese Aircraft, 10 PLAN Vessels Around Its Territory  News18

'Don't Try To Contain China': Beijing Thunders At U.S.' 'Taiwan Move', Gives HEATED Warning To Trump - The Times of India'Don't Try To Contain China': Beijing Thunders At U.S.' 'Taiwan Move', Gives HEATED Warning To Trump  The Times of India

Taiwan vs China in Europe: Foreign ministers visiting continent at the same time - FirstpostTaiwan vs China in Europe: Foreign ministers visiting continent at the same time  Firstpost

From Foundry to Forum: Taiwan’s Repositioning in the New Semiconductor Order - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineFrom Foundry to Forum: Taiwan’s Repositioning in the New Semiconductor Order  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Taiwan Approves Special Funds for Ships, Drones to Deter China - Bloomberg.comTaiwan Approves Special Funds for Ships, Drones to Deter China  Bloomberg.com

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.36% - Investing.comTaiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.36%  Investing.com

China lodges solemn representations with relevant countries over visit of head of foreign affairs department of Taiwan authorities to Europe: FM - Global TimesChina lodges solemn representations with relevant countries over visit of head of foreign affairs department of Taiwan authorities to Europe: FM  Global Times

South Korea overtaken by Taiwan in monthly exports, weighed down by US tariffs - KED GlobalSouth Korea overtaken by Taiwan in monthly exports, weighed down by US tariffs  KED Global

Indian Officials Visit Taiwan To Attend SEMICON, Promote Bilateral Partnership - Republic WorldIndian Officials Visit Taiwan To Attend SEMICON, Promote Bilateral Partnership  Republic World

In US, Taiwan minister warns of 'domino effect' if China takes island - ReutersIn US, Taiwan minister warns of 'domino effect' if China takes island  Reuters

Taiwan records 31 Chinese aircraft, 13 naval vessels around its territory - Business StandardTaiwan records 31 Chinese aircraft, 13 naval vessels around its territory  Business Standard

Taiwan Expo 2025 in Delhi on Sept 25-27 - Ukhrul TimesTaiwan Expo 2025 in Delhi on Sept 25-27  Ukhrul Times

The Greatest Danger in the Taiwan Strait - Foreign AffairsThe Greatest Danger in the Taiwan Strait  Foreign Affairs

Taiwan warns China ‘preparing for war’, says fall of island will trigger ‘domino effect’ - FirstpostTaiwan warns China ‘preparing for war’, says fall of island will trigger ‘domino effect’  Firstpost

Guidelines for protecting AI-generated content in Taiwan - Law.asiaGuidelines for protecting AI-generated content in Taiwan  Law.asia

China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time - AP NewsChina’s newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time  AP News

In U.S., Taiwan minister warns of 'domino effect' if China takes island - The Japan TimesIn U.S., Taiwan minister warns of 'domino effect' if China takes island  The Japan Times

China condemns US, British warships sailing through Taiwan strait - Al Arabiya EnglishChina condemns US, British warships sailing through Taiwan strait  Al Arabiya English

Japan Spooked As Fujian Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Beijing Reminds Europe Of 'One China' | 4K - News18Japan Spooked As Fujian Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Beijing Reminds Europe Of 'One China' | 4K  News18

Taiwan rejects Beijing's criticism of top diplomat's Europe trip - Focus TaiwanTaiwan rejects Beijing's criticism of top diplomat's Europe trip  Focus Taiwan

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

Exclusive: Facing new China 'grey-zone' threat, Taiwan steps up sea cable patrols - ReutersExclusive: Facing new China 'grey-zone' threat, Taiwan steps up sea cable patrols  Reuters

Exclusive: 'Claims of surrender are false': Taiwan updates security handbook wary of China threat - ReutersExclusive: 'Claims of surrender are false': Taiwan updates security handbook wary of China threat  Reuters

Taiwan prepares for Chinese invasion, to tell citizens what to do if they see enemy soldiers - FirstpostTaiwan prepares for Chinese invasion, to tell citizens what to do if they see enemy soldiers  Firstpost

China deploys navy, air forces to 'track and monitor' US, UK warships passing through Taiwan Strait - Anadolu AjansiChina deploys navy, air forces to 'track and monitor' US, UK warships passing through Taiwan Strait  Anadolu Ajansi

Taiwan's healthcare industry to see strong hiring outlook in Q4: Poll - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's healthcare industry to see strong hiring outlook in Q4: Poll  Focus Taiwan

Official lauds Taiwan-India partnership - Taipei TimesOfficial lauds Taiwan-India partnership  Taipei Times

China tracks US, British warships on Taiwan Strait transit - South China Morning PostChina tracks US, British warships on Taiwan Strait transit  South China Morning Post

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Toward Taiwan Strait - USNI NewsChina’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Toward Taiwan Strait  USNI News

Tensions in Taiwan Strait: Navigational Disputes and Military Presence - DevdiscourseTensions in Taiwan Strait: Navigational Disputes and Military Presence  Devdiscourse

Taiwan at the crossroads: Adapt or be absorbed - Stagecraft and StatecraftTaiwan at the crossroads: Adapt or be absorbed  Stagecraft and Statecraft

Taiwan Warns China Preparing For War; Fall Risks Domino Effect - StratNews GlobalTaiwan Warns China Preparing For War; Fall Risks Domino Effect  StratNews Global

China's forcible takeover of Taiwan would threaten the U.S.: MAC head - Focus TaiwanChina's forcible takeover of Taiwan would threaten the U.S.: MAC head  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan releases updated civil defense handbook - Focus TaiwanTaiwan releases updated civil defense handbook  Focus Taiwan

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

Taiwan's electronics firms report highest OT in July due to AI demand - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's electronics firms report highest OT in July due to AI demand  Focus Taiwan

China Condemns US, British Warships In Taiwan Strait - Marine News MagazineChina Condemns US, British Warships In Taiwan Strait  Marine News Magazine

China's 3rd carrier highlights its potential leverage over U.S.: Expert - Focus TaiwanChina's 3rd carrier highlights its potential leverage over U.S.: Expert  Focus Taiwan

China condemns sailing of U.S. and British warships through Taiwan Strait as its aircraft carrier makes the same journey - NBC NewsChina condemns sailing of U.S. and British warships through Taiwan Strait as its aircraft carrier makes the same journey  NBC News

China drilling for oil and gas inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone - The GuardianChina drilling for oil and gas inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone  The Guardian

Taiwan revokes household registration of man holding Chinese ID: MAC - Focus TaiwanTaiwan revokes household registration of man holding Chinese ID: MAC  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan’s Squandered Defensive Potential - Stimson CenterTaiwan’s Squandered Defensive Potential  Stimson Center

China Sends Forces To Intercept US, British Ships Near Coast - NewsweekChina Sends Forces To Intercept US, British Ships Near Coast  Newsweek

Taiwan's Chen Nien-chin wins bronze at 2025 World Boxing Championships - Focus TaiwanTaiwan's Chen Nien-chin wins bronze at 2025 World Boxing Championships  Focus Taiwan

Tensions Rise as US and UK Warships Navigate the Taiwan Strait - DevdiscourseTensions Rise as US and UK Warships Navigate the Taiwan Strait  Devdiscourse

TSMC builds new fab supply chain hub in southern Taiwan - digitimesTSMC builds new fab supply chain hub in southern Taiwan  digitimes

Tensions Rise as U.S. and British Warships Traverse Taiwan Strait - DevdiscourseTensions Rise as U.S. and British Warships Traverse Taiwan Strait  Devdiscourse

Rethinking the Threat: Why China is Unlikely to Invade Taiwan - Stimson CenterRethinking the Threat: Why China is Unlikely to Invade Taiwan  Stimson Center

Safe skies: Taiwan calls for ICAO inclusion - dtnextSafe skies: Taiwan calls for ICAO inclusion  dtnext

Taiwan’s cable concerns and Apple’s AI issues - Financial TimesTaiwan’s cable concerns and Apple’s AI issues  Financial Times

Taiwan, China foreign ministers make unusual simultaneous visits to Europe - ReutersTaiwan, China foreign ministers make unusual simultaneous visits to Europe  Reuters

China’s “Brand New” 80,000-Ton Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait; Japan Spots Monster Warship For 1st Time! - EurAsian TimesChina’s “Brand New” 80,000-Ton Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait; Japan Spots Monster Warship For 1st Time!  EurAsian Times

HMS Richmond's Routine Passage Through Taiwan Strait - DevdiscourseHMS Richmond's Routine Passage Through Taiwan Strait  Devdiscourse

China Expresses ‘Surprise’ Over India’s Clarification About Stance on Taiwan - TheWire.inChina Expresses ‘Surprise’ Over India’s Clarification About Stance on Taiwan  TheWire.in

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

Indian officials visit Taiwan to attend SEMICON, promote bilateral partnership - Tribune IndiaIndian officials visit Taiwan to attend SEMICON, promote bilateral partnership  Tribune India

Thailand, Taiwan, Germany, and Hong Kong Experience Travel Setbacks as Cathay Pacific Suspends 7 Flights, Affecting Passengers at Suvarnabhumi Bangkok, Taiwan Taoyuan, Frankfurt and Other Airports: Here is the New Update - Travel And Tour WorldThailand, Taiwan, Germany, and Hong Kong Experience Travel Setbacks as Cathay Pacific Suspends 7 Flights, Affecting Passengers at Suvarnabhumi Bangkok, Taiwan Taoyuan, Frankfurt and Other Airports: Here is the New Update  Travel And Tour World

China’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian sails through Taiwan Strait for first time - The IndependentChina’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian sails through Taiwan Strait for first time  The Independent

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, September 8, 2025 | ISW - Institute for the Study of WarChina-Taiwan Weekly Update, September 8, 2025 | ISW  Institute for the Study of War

Taiwan headline news - Focus TaiwanTaiwan headline news  Focus Taiwan

China’s Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait During Sea Trials - Marine InsightChina’s Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait During Sea Trials  Marine Insight

Taiwan is preparing for a Chinese attack but its people don't think war is coming soon - BBCTaiwan is preparing for a Chinese attack but its people don't think war is coming soon  BBC

Chinese carrier Fujian transits Taiwan Strait during sea trials - Air Data NewsChinese carrier Fujian transits Taiwan Strait during sea trials  Air Data News

China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait - dw.comChina's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait  dw.com

Taiwan shares higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.36% - Investing.com IndiaTaiwan shares higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.36%  Investing.com India

Permanent residents, foreign spouses to get NT$10,000 handouts - Focus TaiwanPermanent residents, foreign spouses to get NT$10,000 handouts  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan awaiting US tariff talks ‘concluding’ meeting - Taipei TimesTaiwan awaiting US tariff talks ‘concluding’ meeting  Taipei Times

Taiwan has right to ‘preserve self-determination’, US senator says - Al JazeeraTaiwan has right to ‘preserve self-determination’, US senator says  Al Jazeera

US House passes bill including ‘aid’ to Taiwan region; move only to serve Washington’s own interests: expert - Global TimesUS House passes bill including ‘aid’ to Taiwan region; move only to serve Washington’s own interests: expert  Global Times

Ships’ presence in Taiwan Strait criticized - China DailyShips’ presence in Taiwan Strait criticized  China Daily

China’s newest carrier Fujian sails through Taiwan Strait - trtworld.comChina’s newest carrier Fujian sails through Taiwan Strait  trtworld.com

Who Won, Who Lost? Taking Stock of Taiwan’s “Big Recall Movement” Narratives - Taiwan InsightWho Won, Who Lost? Taking Stock of Taiwan’s “Big Recall Movement” Narratives  Taiwan Insight

No change in our position on Taiwan: India rebuts China's Jaishankar claim - Business StandardNo change in our position on Taiwan: India rebuts China's Jaishankar claim  Business Standard

Taiwan updates security guide amid China threat - Taipei TimesTaiwan updates security guide amid China threat  Taipei Times

China condemns sailing of US, British warships through Taiwan Strait - CNAChina condemns sailing of US, British warships through Taiwan Strait  CNA

Japan, Taiwan shares set records on tech boost, Fed cut hope - ReutersJapan, Taiwan shares set records on tech boost, Fed cut hope  Reuters

Taiwan promotes chip diplomacy as allies old and new mingle at major trade show - Yahoo FinanceTaiwan promotes chip diplomacy as allies old and new mingle at major trade show  Yahoo Finance

2026 APEX Five-Star Award Goes To Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines - Travel And Tour World2026 APEX Five-Star Award Goes To Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines  Travel And Tour World

Who is hiding behind Taiwan Strait tensions? - China DailyWho is hiding behind Taiwan Strait tensions?  China Daily

Malaysian Tigress Go On 30-minute Goal Fest To Sink Taiwan - bernamaMalaysian Tigress Go On 30-minute Goal Fest To Sink Taiwan  bernama

Taiwan Defense Ministry to Seek up to $33B to Harden Security - The Defense PostTaiwan Defense Ministry to Seek up to $33B to Harden Security  The Defense Post

New China Aircraft Carrier Fujian Passes Through Taiwan Strait - JAPAN ForwardNew China Aircraft Carrier Fujian Passes Through Taiwan Strait  JAPAN Forward

New Paraguay, Belize ambassadors present credentials to President Lai - Focus TaiwanNew Paraguay, Belize ambassadors present credentials to President Lai  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan raises alert over cancer-causing chemical in Indomie - The Jakarta PostTaiwan raises alert over cancer-causing chemical in Indomie  The Jakarta Post

Taiwan hospital meets Pituitary Society care standards, study finds - Cushing's Disease NewsTaiwan hospital meets Pituitary Society care standards, study finds  Cushing's Disease News

Taiwan referendum on reopening last nuclear plant fails - The GuardianTaiwan referendum on reopening last nuclear plant fails  The Guardian

China sends its latest aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait - Le Monde.frChina sends its latest aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait  Le Monde.fr

Beijing says Taiwanese invited to Victory Day parade – but doesn’t specify who - South China Morning PostBeijing says Taiwanese invited to Victory Day parade – but doesn’t specify who  South China Morning Post

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

Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on military exercises in the Pacific last year, reaching $21 billion - CNBCTaiwan estimates China spent 40% more on military exercises in the Pacific last year, reaching $21 billion  CNBC

President Lai receives credentials from new Paraguay Ambassador Darío Filártiga Ruiz Díaz - Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)President Lai receives credentials from new Paraguay Ambassador Darío Filártiga Ruiz Díaz  Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)

A U.S.-China War over Taiwan: Who Wins? - National Security JournalA U.S.-China War over Taiwan: Who Wins?  National Security Journal

Taiwan, UK ink MOU on semiconductor talent development - Taipei TimesTaiwan, UK ink MOU on semiconductor talent development  Taipei Times

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea - gCaptainChina’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea  gCaptain

Taiwan-India @30: Charting a New Arc of Cooperation - orfonline.orgTaiwan-India @30: Charting a New Arc of Cooperation  orfonline.org

No surrender to invaders: Taiwan handbook preps citizens - MSNNo surrender to invaders: Taiwan handbook preps citizens  MSN

Fujian’s Taiwan Strait transit tracked - Taipei TimesFujian’s Taiwan Strait transit tracked  Taipei Times

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

Taiwan detects 50 Chinese military aircraft around island - The HinduTaiwan detects 50 Chinese military aircraft around island  The Hindu