President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in New York as she begins her first overseas trip since July of 2019 with a two-day stopover in the city before flying to Guatemala on 1 April.

President Tsai Ing-wen is describing the development of a new superconducting quantum computer as being "a significant stride in Taiwan's quantum technology."

Taiwan People's Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je is dismissing calls by the Kuomintang's (KMT) Hou Yu-ih for the "swift" finalization of plans for an electoral pact between the two parties.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim visited the European Parliament at the invitation of lawmakers there last week.

The Central Election Commission says the first televised policy presentation for candidates contesting the January 13 presidential election will take place on 20 December.

The two opposition parties KMT and TPP have named their vice presidential candidates, marking the breakdown of months-long efforts for a blue and white-camp alliance.

President Tsai Ing-wen attended her final remembrance service as Taiwan's head of State for those killed on Kinmen during the 1958 Second Taiwan Straits Crisis.

Significant developments over the past month: President Lai's inaugural address, the battle over electricity prices, Legislative Yuan brawls and more…

By Ross Darrell Feingold

President Tsai Ing-wen has reaffirmed her administration's plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has been telling reporters that if elected in January's ballot he will work towards cutting cancer deaths by a third.

President William Lai Ching-te was sworn into office yesterday, marking Taiwan's first third consecutive term under the same political party.

The United Kingdom and Japan have agreed to an enhanced global strategic partnership, in which they characterize peace across the Taiwan Strait as "indispensable" to a safe and prosperous world.

The Central Election Commission yesterday conducted the draw for party numbers for the 2024 General Election.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has released a complete list of independent presidential hopefuls who have registered for the petition to become eligible candidates in January's election.

Terry Gou is set to launch his signature drive to become an independent presidential candidate later this week.

The Kuomintang (KMT) has officially nominated New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih as its 2024 presidential candidate.

Vice President Lai Ching-te has arrived back in Taiwan following his seven-day trip to the United States and Paraguay.

The Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) are criticizing each other for failing to reach a consensus on plans for a joint opposition ticket for January's presidential election.

Lai Ching-te had a comfortable win in Taiwan's three-way 2024 presidential election but with no party winning a majority in the legislature, it is uncertain how Lai's policy agenda will fare

By Brian Hioe

The Taiwan Center for Security Studies says the government needs to take precautions to prevent a financial blockade by international banks and ensure that it has enough capital to purchase wartime necessities.

KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih is beginning a week-long trip to the United States for what his campaign office is touting as "a journey to boost dialogue and friendship."

At the event co-hosted with ICRT, guest panellists discussed the outlook for the forthcoming presidential and legislative elections on January 2020.

The Ministry of Justice says it has not received any instructions from the presidential office or the Executive Yuan regarding former President Chen Shui-bian's pardon.

DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has pledged to boost salaries, focusing on addressing the concerns of young voters.

The European Union's top official has proposed a reform of the bloc's electricity market, amid the energy price crisis hurting businesses and households.

Vice President and DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-teh has wrapped-up his transit in New York City and left the U-S for Paraguay to attend the inauguration of President-elect Santiago Pena.

Independent presidential hopefuls who collect enough signatures to become eligible candidates in the presidential election will not be violating election law if they later decide to drop out.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says President Tsai Ing-wen has been invited to attend the inauguration of Honduran President-elect Xiomara Castro

President Tsai Ing-wen has called on the European Union (EU) to establish a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with Taiwan because of the role it can play as a democratic and economic partner

President Lai Ching-te is promising to resist attempts to annex or encroach upon Taiwan's sovereignty and to safeguard Taiwan's 23 million people.

President Tsai Ing-wen expressed a desire for "peaceful coexistence" with Beijing, even as she emphasised her administration's achievements and highlighted a call for dialogue between Taiwan and China.

Taiwan's two opposition parties, the KMT and the TPP, could be closer to agreeing on collaboration terms for the 2024 general elections.

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung says plans are being made for President Lai Ching-te to visit diplomatic allies, with a possible stopover in the United States.

President Tsai Ing-wen is calling for the signing of a bilateral investment deal with the UK.

Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua has been asked to stay on to supervise the implementation of plans to strengthen Taiwan's power grid, after asking the premier to discipline her for a massive power outage last week

The 2024 presidential candidates differ on nuclear power, but all seem to support the future development of renewable energy in Taiwan

By Bart Linssen

President Lai Ching-te has congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory.

Taiwan People's Party (TPP) presidential nominee, Ko Wen-je, has reiterated that his party and the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party should use polling to determine who runs as presidential and vice presidential candidates as part of a joint campaign.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has released financial disclosure statements for all three presidential candidates.

Terry Gou has announced his plans to seek the opposition Kuomintang's (KMT) 2024 presidential nomination - saying Taiwan "needs a great CEO."

President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reaffirmed the strong partnership between Taiwan and the United States and their commitment to safeguarding regional stability.

Taiwan has certainly changed since the first election of its president by the people in 1996. Author and long-term Taiwan resident, Jerome F Keating, relates his personal experience with each of the four and how Taiwanese identity has evolved over time.

By Jerome F Keating

The Fair Trade Commission has approved a deal for the Taiwanese conglomerate Uni-President Group to take full ownership of hypermarket operator Carrefour Taiwan with several conditions attached.

The visiting chairman of the German-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group says Taiwan should be proud of its democratic development.

The DPP's presidential and vice presidential election candidates have opened their national campaign headquarters in Taipei - which will serve as a base for operations ahead of the 13 January ballot.

Taiwan's three opposition presidential hopefuls shared a stage for the first time at a Taoist event in Miaoli County on Friday, as talks of a joint ticket to defeat the ruling party's candidate Lai Ching-te, who was also present, continue to swirl.

Vice President William Lai has met with Palauan President Surangel Whipps Junior shortly after his arrival in the Pacific island nation, for a three-day visit.

Three of Taiwan's presidential candidates will take part in a televised climate policy debate next month.

President Lai Ching-te opened the Taipei International Travel Fair on Friday, underscoring Taiwan’s commitment to boosting tourism as a key national strategy.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) says Taiwan is resolved to further deepen and cement its relations with Paraguay following the election of Santiago Pena as the South American country's president.