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· Ryan General
Kaitlyn Chen becomes 1st Taiwanese American drafted to WNBA
Kaitlyn Chen attended the 2025 WNBA Draft on April 14 simply to cheer on her UConn teammate Paige Bueckers. Instead, the senior guard found herself making history, becoming the first Taiwanese American ever drafted into the WNBA after being selected 30th overall in the third…
· Carl Samson
Lawsuit: Taiwanese chipmaker accused of bullying US workers, discriminating against non-Asians
More than a dozen current and former U.S. employees are suing Taiwanese chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for allegedly favoring Taiwanese and Chinese workers and subjecting non-East Asian workers to a hostile work environment. The legal challenge comes…
· Ryan General
SpaceX sparks Taiwanese anger over supplier relocation request
The request made by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX for its Taiwanese suppliers to relocate manufacturing operations to other countries due to “geopolitical concerns” has sparked anger and accusations of ingratitude in Taiwan. Suppliers have since reportedly shifted…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese star Vivian Hsu undergoes thyroid cancer operation
Taiwanese singer-actor Vivian Hsu recently opened up about undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the 49-year-old shared a photo and assured fans that she is “doing well right now” and that she will be healthy for her 9-year-old son, Dalton.…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese fan offers home in exchange for Jay Chou concert tickets
One Jay Chou fan is making headlines for offering their home in exchange for tickets to the singer’s upcoming concert in Taiwan. The fan took to a Facebook group page on Oct. 27 to make the offer, stating that they are willing to trade their home in the Nanzih District of…
· Carl Samson
Xi asked Biden to change language on Taiwan, ‘oppose’ independence: report
Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden to change Washington’s language on Taiwan’s independence last year, urging direct opposition rather than lack of support, according to U.S. officials familiar with the exchange. What Xi told Biden: In a private meeting…
· Bryan Ke
Popular Taiwanese boba brand shows how they make their brown sugar boba milk
The U.S. branch of Xing Fu Tang, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea chain, has shared how it prepares its signature brown sugar boba milk in an ASMR-style video. In a five-minute TikTok clip posted on Tuesday, CEO Andrew Chuang said the brand uses a specific type of brown sugar from…
· Carl Samson
GOP senator slams Biden admin for sending moldy gear, expired ammo to Taiwan
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) criticized the Biden administration on Wednesday after a Pentagon report released last month revealed that Taiwan received moldy military equipment and expired ammunition as part of a U.S. defense aid package. In a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd…
· Carl Samson
Trump believes only he can stop Xi from invading Taiwan
Former President Donald Trump is convinced he can deter China from invading Taiwan, citing a “very strong” relationship he had with President Xi Jinping during his term. To deter aggression against the self-governed island, Trump said he would use severe tariffs or shut down…
· Ryan General
‘Absolutely impossible’: Taiwan president says China can never be Taiwan’s ‘motherland’
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te asserted on Saturday that it is “absolutely impossible” for Communist China to be Taiwan’s motherland, citing the island’s government as older. Lai, who assumed office in May, made the comment at a National Day event at Taipei Dome ahead of…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan registers its first cross-strait same-sex marriage
In a historic move for marriage equality, Kaohsiung City registered Taiwan’s first cross-strait same-sex marriage on Tuesday. The couple, Ryan, 38, from Kaohsiung, and Righ, 48, from Beijing, were able to formalize their union following a recent policy change by Taiwan’s…
· Carl Samson
Beijing slams US’ $567 million pledge for Taiwan’s defense
The Biden administration approved a $567 million defense package for Taiwan, continuing U.S. support for the island in the face of increased pressure from China. This marks a significant step in bolstering Taiwan’s military readiness as Beijing escalates its military activities…
· Ryan General
Taiwan begins ban on single-use plastic cups nationwide
Taiwan’s ban on single-use plastic cups at drink shops took effect nationwide at the start of September in an effort to reduce plastic waste. The policy, spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment (MOENV), aims to eliminate the waste caused by the estimated 790 million…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan recognizes same-sex marriage between Taiwanese and Chinese
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced on Thursday that same-sex marriages between Taiwanese and Chinese nationals can now be registered in the island. The move is seen as a step closer toward marriage equality as it allows such couples to register under the same…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwanese electronics company founder says he’s ‘a victim’ of Lebanon’s exploding pagers
A Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, Gold Apollo, has come under scrutiny after its pagers were linked to a deadly Hezbollah attack in Lebanon on Tuesday. Explosions triggered by pagers, reportedly carrying the company’s trademark, have thrust the little-known firm into the…
· Carl Samson
Hundreds march in New York to ‘keep Taiwan free’
Over 500 people marched in New York on Saturday to support Taiwan’s inclusion in the United Nations, up from last year’s 300. Beginning at the Chinese Consulate in midtown Manhattan and ending at the New York Public Library, the march coincided with the 79th U.N. General…
· Ryan General
Netflix ramps up Chinese-language content with Taiwan focus
Netflix is significantly expanding its Chinese-language content with a particular focus on productions from Taiwan. The streaming giant, which held its first-ever accessibility premiere in Taiwan for the comedy series “GG Precinct” last month, is prioritizing stories that…
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley urges UN hearing on Taiwan’s status
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called on the international organization to hold a hearing on UN Resolution 2758 and address China’s aggression toward Taiwan during a visit to Taipei on Saturday. The document recognizes the People’s Republic of China as…
· Bryan Ke
IKEA Taiwan’s joss paper cake for Hungry Ghost Festival ignites discussion
IKEA Taiwan has released a joss paper-like (ghost money) cake in celebration of the Hungry Ghost Festival, which takes place on Sunday. The cake, made from eggs, sugar, emulsifier, butter, and flour, costs 85 New Taiwan dollars ($2.60) and quickly sold out after its release on…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting wins Olympic gold amid gender controversy
Lin Yu-ting secured the gold medal in women’s featherweight boxing at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. The Taiwanese athlete’s journey to the top was marked by resilience, as she fought her way through the tournament while dealing with questions about her gender. Results: Lin…