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Taiwan

Taiwan defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Trump’s calling of arms sales to Taiwan a “bargaining chip” has raised concerns on the self-governing island of a potential change in US foreign policy towards the territory after the US president’s latest visit to China.

18/05/2026

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More than 1,000 athletes compete in World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships in Taiwan

More than 1,000 athletes compete in the World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships at Taipei Arena, marking the first time Taiwan has hosted the international competition.

12/03/2026

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American climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

American rock climber Alex Honnold took on Taiwan's tallest building on Sunday, without ropes or safety gear.

25/01/2026

Economy

Taiwan touts 'best tariff deal' with US amid Beijing's objections

Taiwan had secured 15% tariffs with no additional fees for the automotive and wood furniture industries, and no tariffs for some components used in the aerospace industry.

16/01/2026

Business

World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC doubles down on AI, sees profit lift

A surge in AI-driven demand has pushed TSMC’s profits and investment plans higher, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor producers.

15/01/2026

Taiwan

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after Chinese military drills

China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships.

01/01/2026

Taiwan

China stages drills near Taiwan in warning to 'separatist forces'

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a post on X that rapid response exercises were under way, with forces on high alert to defend the island in case of escalation.

29/12/2025

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Taiwanese company showcases new electric vehicle and coffee-making humanoid robot

Hon Hai, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant best known globally as Foxconn, has unveiled a new electric vehicle and set out its ambitions in artificial intelligence at its annual technology showcase in Taipei.

21/11/2025

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Footage shows the extent of devastation left by Fung-wong in Taiwan

Residents in Taiwan are clearing debris after tropical depression Fung-wong flooded homes and roads, injuring 95 people and forcing thousands to evacuate.

13/11/2025

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Fung-wong: Tropical storm brings heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Taiwan evacuated over 8,300 residents and closed schools as Tropical Storm Fung-wong brought heavy rain and flooding, injuring 51 people in Hualien County.

12/11/2025

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Tropical Storm Fung-Wong nears Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain

Fung-Wong, now a tropical storm, nears Taiwan with strong winds and rain. Schools and offices closed, residents evacuated due to flood and landslide risks.

11/11/2025

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Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after Typhoon Ragasa flooding

Taiwanese authorities said on Wednesday that 14 people were confirmed dead and 46 others remained missing after Typhoon Ragasa swept across the island’s eastern region.

25/09/2025

Taiwan

Ragasa weakens to tropical storm after killing 24 across Asia

Ragasa peaked on Monday, reaching winds of up to 265 kph. The storm affected the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China, before moving west along the southern Chinese coast toward Vietnam.

25/09/2025

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At least 15 killed as typhoon rains cause deadly flooding in Taiwan

At least 15 people were killed in Taiwan on Tuesday after a barrier lake in Hualien County overflowed during torrential rains from Super Typhoon Ragasa’s outer bands.

24/09/2025

Taiwan

Taiwan court sentences man for illegal fuel transfers to North Korea

Illegal transfers at sea are one of the few ways North Korea, largely isolated from the international community, can obtain fuel because of strict United Nations sanctions against its nuclear weapons and missile programmes.

20/08/2025

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Typhoon Podul brings heavy rain and damage to southern Taiwan

Typhoon Podul made landfall in Taiwan’s southeast on Wednesday, forcing school and office closures as authorities warned of heavy rain and damaging winds across agricultural regions.

13/08/2025

Taiwan

Thousands evacuated in Taiwan as Typhoon Podul makes landfall

More than 5,500 people had been evacuated in advance of the typhoon’s arrival on Wednesday, according to authorities.

13/08/2025

Ecotech

How AI is speeding up disaster response after earthquakes and storms

The researchers’ AI flagged more than 7,000 landslides within just three hours following an earthquake last year.

23/07/2025

Business

TSMC's profit soars by 60% thanks to robust AI chip demand

The world’s largest contract chip manufacturer TSMC, reported better-than-expected results as AI chip demand has been boosting the company's sales.

17/07/2025

Taiwan

China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait

The move came shortly after a British warship crossed the strait, an act welcomed by Taiwan but condemned by Beijing as provocative.

20/06/2025

Tech News

Why drone lessons from Ukraine are key to defending Taiwan from China

"I believe if there is any country that can stop China, Taiwan might be one of them, but it has to be collective actions with our partners. So we can't do this alone," a Taiwanese Legislator told Euronews Next.

06/06/2025

Tech News

Humanoid robots are the next step for AI. Here's how to train yours

Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian sat down with Euronews Next in Taiwan to break down how to train a humanoid robot with artificial intelligence (AI).

26/05/2025

Moments

Discover Taiwan’s living history on this 113-year-old mountain train

The railway was originally built to transport cargo but this recently restored heritage route has since swapped timber for tourists.

25/05/2025

Tech News

The top 5 tech that caught our eye at Computex in Taiwan

The tech fair in Taiwan did not disappoint. Euronews Next’s Pascale Davies, who was on the ground in Taipei this week, takes us through her top finds.

23/05/2025

Taiwan

Taiwan claims China is using cash to win over developing nations

Chinese economic pressure has reduced the number of Taiwan's formal diplomatic allies to just 12, mainly small island nations in the South Pacific and Caribbean.

21/05/2025

Economy

Taiwan president says US tariff issues are 'frictions between friends'

The US has recently imposed tariffs of 32% against Taiwan, as part of sweeping duties against all US trading partners.

20/05/2025