The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

For proof that an economy can thrive even under constant military threats from a powerful neighbor and amid US President ...

Taiwan Raises 2026 Growth Outlook as AI Boom Helps Exports

Gross domestic product is expected to expand 3.54% in 2026, according to a statement from the statistics bureau in Taipei on ...

Taiwan’s economy roars ahead on back of AI demand

Taiwan has sharply raised its economic growth forecast for 2025 to 7.37 per cent, the fastest rate in 15 years, as roaring ...

China criticizes Japan's plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan

The remarks come amid the two countries’ worst diplomatic crisis in years, after the Japanese prime minister said a Chinese ...

Taiwan puts $40 billion toward building a defense dome and buying US weapons

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build a Taiwan ...

Taiwan announces $40 billion budget for weapons purchases as U.S. pressures island to increase defense spending

The budget will be allocated over eight years as part of the island's strategy to deter a China's threats of invasion ...

Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military

President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms ...

Exclusive: New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month

The New Zealand navy's largest ship, the oiler HMNZS Aotearoa, made a rare transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait ...

Taiwan to spend $40bn on weapons to counter China

Largest special defence budget in 30 years aims to persuade Donald Trump of willingness to pay more for security ...

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Several civic groups in Taiwan held a rally outside the "Legislative Yuan" on November 28, 2025 to denounce regional leader ...
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Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Tours Military Bases Near Taiwan

Last week, Tokyo’s top defense official toured Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) and Coast Guard facilities across the ...