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Myanmar hit with 7.7 magnitude earthquake

AFP reports that the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar Friday at 12:50 local time (about 2:20p.m. Taipei time). The epicenter was in Sagaing Province in central Myanmar, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Chinese influencer Yaya leaves Taiwan, MAC defends other Chinese spouses

The Chinese influencer behind “Yaya in Taiwan” (亞亞在台灣) took a flight leaving Taiwan on Tuesday night, avoiding forceful deportation, despite her previously stating she intended to stay. The influencer, Liu Zhenya (劉振亞), had her family-based residence permit revoked by the National Immigration Agency (NIA) due to video content supporting military annexati

Editor and Rti host Li Yanhe sentenced to three years in Chinese prison

Gusa Press (八旗文化) editor-in-chief Li Yanhe (李延賀), known by his pen name as Fucha (富察), was sentenced to three years in a Chinese prison this Wednesday. Spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Chen Binhua (陳斌華) said the sentencing was handed down for “inciting secession.”

Expert: Taiwan semiconductor industry looks into contingency plans

Although U.S. President Donald Trump is set to implement reciprocal tariffs on April 2, reports suggest that specific industries, including semiconductors, may be exempt.

President Lai highlights Hakka Cultural initiatives progress

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) met with the Taiwan Hakka Alliance Association on Monday and praised their dedication to preserving the Hakka language and identity.

Belgium passes first resolution condemning China’s pressure on Taiwan

The Foreign Ministry reported on Friday that the Belgian Federal Chamber of Representatives has passed a resolution for the first time condemning China’s threats against Taiwan, marking a significant development in Taiwan-Belgium relations.

Cabinet’s joint response to Chinese threats outlined by President Lai

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) outlined five major national security and united front threats China poses to Taiwan: the threat to national sovereignty, infiltration and espionage activities targeting Taiwan’s military, obscuring the national identity of the people of Taiwan, united front infiltration into Taiwanese society through cross-strait exchanges, and using &ldquo

Reporters Without Borders sounds alarm over cuts to USAGM

This Monday, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s cuts to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) potentially put journalists at risk, particularly those currently imprisoned abroad for their work.

Taiwan seeks to strengthen supply chain resilience as New Southbound Policy evolves

The 2025 Yushan Forum, themed “New Southbound Policy+: Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific, and a New World,” held its second-day sessions on Tuesday.

Taiwan authors world’s first set of safety guidelines for self-driving buses

The Transportation Ministry released the world’s first set of safety guidelines for self-driving buses last Friday. The ministry emphasized the guideline’s inclusion of relevant content outside of public bus systems, such as passenger safety, recommending it as a reference for all self-driving vehicles.