Taiwan Plans Closures for Extreme Heat Risks
Taiwan may soon introduce extreme heat closures for schools and workplaces under a new proposal to amend the Meteorological Act. Officials want to legally...
Taiwan Is a Country, Declares President Lai Amid China Tensions
President Lai Ching-te firmly declared on Sunday that Taiwan is a country. He made this statement while launching his “Ten Lectures on National Unity”...
Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Activity Near Its Borders
Taiwan reported continued Chinese military activity near its borders over a 24-hour period. Between 6 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday, defense authorities observed...
Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Raise Taiwan Fuel Prices
Taiwan’s economy minister warned Monday that Taiwan fuel prices could increase if the Strait of Hormuz is closed. Although the island imports less than...
International Financial Hub: Shanghai’s New Growth Plan
Shanghai is taking fresh steps to strengthen its role as an international financial hub. On June 18, city officials released an ambitious action plan...
