Former Taiwan Premier William Lai Enters 2020 Presidential Race
In a surprising move, former Premier William Lai will challenge President Tsai Ing-wen in the upcoming DPP primary.
US Human Rights Report Flags Exploitation of Taiwan’s Migrant Workers
The report was released just after a protest against increased work hours for fishermen.
Philippines Official Cries Foul Over Han Kuo-yu's Use of Derogatory Term
Filipinos are upset both at Han Kuo-yu and at a larger culture of discrimination in Taiwan.
Has Tsai's New Southbound Policy Opened the Floodgates to Exploitation?
Recent cases of alleged labor abuse raise serious questions of whether the policy exploits by design.
In Taiwan, Southeast Asian Migrant Detainees Must Pay for Their Own Food
Taiwan's immigration agency confirmed that migrant workers in temporary detention centers are expected to use their own money to pay for meals. Rights groups are outraged.
Taiwan's High Seas Fishing Vessels Lost 11 Migrant Fishermen in February
Taiwan's Council of Agriculture says the country is ready for an upcoming European investigation. Two recent incidents say otherwise.
The 228 Incident Remains Etched Into Taiwan's Present and Its Future
Here's what Taiwanese lawmakers and thinkers are saying on the 72nd anniversary of the 228 Incident.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Confirms She Will Run for Re-Election in 2020
Tsai broke the news to CNN on Tuesday, saying she wanted to 'complete' her vision for Taiwan.
Chinese Asylum Seekers Enter Taiwan After 125 Days Stranded in Taoyuan Airport
The two asylum seekers entered Taiwan late last night for 'professional exchanges.'
INTERVIEW: '10 Years Taiwan' Directors Dish on Taiwan's Future and Its Present
The News Lens caught up with '10 Years Taiwan' directors Lekal Sumi and Rina Tsou, who discussed what inspired them as directors and how Taiwan can avoid the film's dismal vision of the future.
US Navy Pressures Beijing by Sailing Two Warships Through Taiwan Strait
The US Navy has sent vessels through the Strait on four occasions since July 2018.
Taiwan Blasts China for Pressuring Apple, Amazon to Change Taiwan Designation
Taiwan slammed Beijing's 'brutal behaviors,' saying they show an 'evil intent' to diminish Taiwan's sovereignty.
Joseph Wu Stays on as Taiwan's Foreign Minister Amid Flurry of Cabinet Moves
Wu is one of many Cabinet members who will stay on under new Premier Su Tseng-chang.
Su Tseng-chang Is Taiwan's New Premier as Lai's Cabinet Departs
Tsai Ing-wen has confirmed the appointment of Su, who served as Premier under Chen Shui-bian.
Taiwan's Indigenous to Xi: Taiwan Is Not China, Xi Does Not 'Understand Dignity'
In an open letter to Xi Jinping, Taiwan's indigenous call on China to respect the self-determination of the island and its indigenous population.
China Lands Chang'e 4 Spacecraft on Far Side of the Moon
The far side moon landing is the first such achievement in history.
Xi Calls Taiwan Independence 'Dead End,' Touts Success in 'Frustrating' Efforts
The speech was light on inflammatory rhetoric and heavy on paeans to the 'One Country, Two Systems' model.
Tsai Ing-wen Puts Forth 'Four Musts' for Positive Cross-Strait Relations
Tsai stated China must recognize Taiwan's existence and respect its commitment to democracy.