U.S. strikes deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers

The Trump administration reached a trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative said.

2026-02-13

T'way Air plane loses wheel during landing in Taiwan, investigation into cause underway

A T’way Air passenger aircraft lost a wheel during landing in Taiwan on Sunday, according to the aviation industry on Monday. The landing gear wheel detached after the aircraft landed at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

2026-02-09

U.S.-Taiwan strongarm deal leaves Korean chip makers worried they might be next

Taiwan has secured exemptions from U.S. tariffs by pledging to expand production on U.S. soil. Analysts see limited immediate impact for Korea but it underscores the vulnerability of its export-driven chip industry to shifting U.S. trade rules.

2026-01-16

U.S.-Taiwan deal features 15 percent 'reciprocal' tariff, direct Taiwan investments totaling $250B

The United States and Taiwan signed a trade and investment agreement on Thursday, featuring a reduced U.S. "reciprocal" tariff on Taiwanese products and Taiwanese enterprises' commitment to making new, direct investments.

2026-01-16

Chinese Embassy in Seoul lambasts Taiwan envoy's 'One China' interpretation

The Chinese Embassy said the remarks violated international norms and challenged Seoul’s diplomatic commitments.

2026-01-14

Taiwan expected to leapfrog Korea on GDP rankings amid weak won, slow growth

Korea’s per capita gross domestic product fell in 2025 for the first time in three years as slowing growth and a weaker won weighed on the figure, while Taiwan moved ahead on the strength of its semiconductor exports.

2026-01-11

Beijing's export bans on Tokyo highlight Korea's dangerous dependence on Chinese rare earths

China’s decision on Tuesday to ban exports to Japan of “dual-use” items — goods that can be repurposed for military use — is being viewed as a major inflection point in growing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.

2026-01-07

Former KBO sluggers to take up coaching positions in Taiwan, Japan

Lee Dae-ho and Lee Seung-yuop — the first two players honored with KBO retirement tours — are taking the lead this year in promoting Asian baseball exchanges in Taiwan and Japan.

2026-01-05

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drills

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defense in the face of China's increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets toward the island as part of military drills.

2026-01-02

U.S. urges Beijing to cease military pressure on Taiwan, engage in dialogue after drills

The State Department on Thursday urged China to stop its military pressure against Taiwan and engage in "meaningful" dialogue after Beijing conducted military drills near the self-ruled island this week.