Mon, Aug 03, 2026
UPGRADE: The hypersonic missiles would allow Taiwan to strike targets deeper into China, significantly enhancing the nation’s deterrence capabilities, an official said Taiwan has completed the design of a hypersonic cruise missile that would be ready for mass production by next year at the earliest, a senior official said on Saturday.The National Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology (NCIST) has finished work on the Ching Tien (擎天) missile — formerly known
A human rights advocate recently said that a Taiwan youth camp in China could use artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes to coerce participants into becoming collaborators in China’s “united front” tactics.China is hosting summer camps for young Taiwanese, featuring low-cost food, hotel accommodatio
The US would hold off new strikes against Iran, US President Donald Trump said, after the Islamic Republic and other Middle Eastern nations told him they are working toward a deal.Trump said he would agreed to cancel the attack, “subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.” “Get to work, everybody
Political transition talks in Venezuela would begin in person this week in Caracas, the government and the opposition announced on Saturday — the day when negotiations in the South American country were expected to start. Venezuela, a country that has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, but an
EXPECTATIONS: The budget would likely feature expanded spending, including higher defense allocations and extra funds for the president’s population plan The Executive Yuan is to unveil the central government’s general budget for the next fiscal year in a Cabinet meeting on Aug. 20, which might include President William Lai (賴清德) committing to allocating 3 percent of the nation’s GDP to defense spending, a source said yesterday.Although the Legislati
MORE WORK AHEAD: Trains must be assembled when they arrive, and undergo static and dynamic testing, while operation-critical systems must be established, an official said Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp (THSRC) yesterday said it would implement its largest timetable overhaul in 20 years, including the introduction of “super express” trains linking northern and southern Taiwan without intermediate stops.The new timetable is scheduled to be announced in the fourth quarter
MISLEADING: Surveillance camera products from Hi Sharp Intelligence were found to have imported Chinese components despite being labeled as ‘made in Taiwan’ Some vendors have falsely labeled Chinese information and communications technology (ICT) products as made in Taiwan for government contracts, the National Audit Office said in a report, calling on the Executive Yuan to improve regulations to prevent such security risks.Government agencies have been
TECH TRAP: Countries that gain leadership in AI would have lasting influence, and the US and its allies must build a diverse AI ecosystem to counter Beijing, the think tank said A commentary from a US think tank says Taiwan should play a key role in the US-led effort to build an open and resilient artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem as China expands its AI diplomacy.China is seeking to advance AI diplomacy that could create a far-reaching “technology trap,” Patrick Croni
Tibetan and human rights activists yesterday protested China’s new ethnic unity law outside the Bank of China’s Taipei branch, calling on people around the world to resist China’s authoritarian rule and speak up for oppressed ethnic minorities.Yesterday marked one month since Tibetan activist Lobga
Highlights of this year’s Han Kuang live-fire exercises would include test of US-style rehearsal methods aimed at improving coordination and combat readiness, sources said.The large-scale exercises are held annually in two stages. This year’s 42nd edition of the tabletop war games was conducted from
The Republic of China (ROC) government yesterday reiterated its sovereignty claim over islands in the South China Sea after the Philippines deposited its official nautical chart with the UN related to an atoll claimed by Manila, Taipei and Beijing.In addition to reaffirming the ROC’s claim over t
PROTOCOL: The KMT questioned why Taisugar did not report the tainted oil to authorities, but under the food safety act, CUOC is responsible for reporting it, the state-run firm said The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday said it first received a report on June 30 that cooking oil contained the carcinogen benzopyrene at a level exceeding the legal limit, denying a rumor that the agency had received a report in May. The rumor that the FDA had received a report in May ab
OUTBOUND: The number of travelers on group tours departing from Taichung soared nearly 80 percent in the first seven months of the year, Cola Tour said The rapid expansion of international routes at Taichung International Airport is boosting outbound tourism, with Colar Tour reporting a sharp rise in group-tour bookings and expecting the number of group-tour travelers to double this year. The airport’s overseas network has expanded to include more
The new N700ST high-speed rail train is equipped with a battery-powered self-propulsion system that enables it to move at up to 30kph for approximately 10km without external power, which would allow it to clear tunnels or bridges and reach a safe location during an emergency, Taiwan High-Speed Rail
People stung by bees or wasps should immediately remove any embedded stinger with tweezers rather than their bare hands and apply a cold compress, the National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) said, following reports of emergency rescues involving hikers attacked by hornets. Some people might
CONCERTED EFFORT: Japan’s finance minister is expected to announce the details today about the US-Japan effort to stabilize the value of the gut-shot yen Japanese Minister of Finance Satsuki Katayama could announce as early as today that Tokyo and Washington are coordinating in the foreign exchange market to curb the yen’s weakness, a person familiar with the situation said.The content of the announcement is still being finalized but could happen as
As sustainability governance evolves from advocacy to institutionalized practice, the sustainability issues and transformation pathways faced by companies are becoming increasingly industry-specific. To ensure that the award results better reflect actual business operations, the Taiwan Institute for
CPC Corp, Taiwan (台灣中油) announced on Saturday that it would hold domestic gasoline and diesel prices steady this week despite easing international crude oil prices.Retail gasoline prices this week are to remain at NT$30.5, NT$32.0 and NT$34.0 per liter for 92, 95, and 98-octane unleaded gasoline, re
A short political promotional video released on July 24, which allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic the voice of President William Lai (賴清德) in a criticism of the government’s handling of a cooking oil safety scandal, has become the focus of political debate across party lines, highl
China exploits the mythical “status quo” to undermine regional stability. Crucially, the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) never actually mentions this concept. Instead, Sections 2(b) and 3 establish explicit, legally binding US obligations to provide defensive weapons and maintain the capacity to res
After a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, on Tuesday last week, an elevated bridge was left badly misaligned with its deck buckling upward, yet it did not completely collapse. To the naked eye, the bridge appears to have failed, but from an engineering standpoint, it accomplished its missi
EXPECTATIONS AND SURPRISES: Josh Kerr, who set a world record mile time last month, did as well as expected, while teams such as Jamaica upset favored Australia Fresh from setting a new world record in the mile, Josh Kerr delivered Commonwealth Games gold for Scotland on home soil.Kerr was 12 seconds slower than the world record 3:42.66 he set in London last month to break Hicham El Guerrouj’s record that had stood for 27 years.The Olympic silver-medalist c
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.Skubal got the news during the Tigers’ 8-6 win over the Athletics and was emotional after the game as he prepared to leave the
Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the women’s Tour de France in Lausanne on Saturday to claim the race leader’s yellow jersey.The 27-year-old Dutch rider beat Mauritian Kim Le Court into second with European champion Demi Vollering third.“I almost cannot believe it. The team,
Taiwanese ultramarathoner Tommy Chen (陳彥博) took first place in a 200km ultramarathon in Kyrgyzstan on Friday evening, finishing at 37 hours, 13 minutes and 57 seconds over the five-day competition.Chen defeated the runner-up, David Nicolas of France, by just under two-and-a-half hours, and he and Ni
HEAT WARNING: The KMA urged people to stop all outdoor activities and move to a cool place, and warned that indoor spaces without air-conditioning were dangerous South Korea yesterday registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, with authorities warning people to “immediately” stop all outdoor activities in affected areas. The southeastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5°C at 1:26pm, the Korea Meteorological
SIGHTSEEING GONE WRONG: The tourists were on their way to view the Nazca Lines’ mysterious geometric shapes and animal outlines, which are best viewed from the air A small plane carrying foreign tourists to view Peru’s famed Nazca Lines archeological site crashed on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board, police said.Seven Italians, two Germans and two Spaniards were killed, along with two crew members, a Peru Ministry of Transportation and Communications sp
Top dogs on Saturday rode waves at the annual World Dog Surfing Championships as hundreds of spectators cheered — and barked — from the Northern California beach.From small spaniels to large labs, the canines were judged on factors including how long they could stay on their board, the size of the w
The conference in late June of “scholars” of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) that announced out of the blue that the Batanes Islands of the Philippines were “Chinese,” based on the PRC claim to Taiwan, was not a one-off event. It was an outstanding instance of a pattern in the production of PRC
Aug. 3 to Aug. 9The sounds of clashing swords and judo grappling once echoed around Tainan Prison during the 1930s, when its wooden martial arts hall served as a training ground for staff.This reflected the Japanese martial arts culture that permeated the colony at the time. Initially establish
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) in recent weeks has taken the lead in the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) in more ways than one. He spearheaded efforts to organize last Saturday’s “I am human, I oppose a toxic Taiwan” rally, has stolen the march on the party’s agenda by proposing the legislature vo
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Scientists are closer to growing crops on the Moon after successfully cultivating chickpeas in simulated lunar soil. Moon soil is normally difficult for plants to grow in because it contains high levels of metals and lacks organic matter and microorganisms. To solve this, researchers added worm-pr
Recently, travelers in Australia were left disappointed after trying to visit hot springs that didn’t actually exist. An AI-generated post on the Tasmania Tours website described the hot spring site as a “tranquil haven” and a “favorite” among hikers. The owner of a local hotel was confused when tou
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