Taiwan

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely

5:01am August 19, 2024

Security and semiconductors are among Taiwan's priorities, as the island considers the presidential candidates' policies and possible impacts on the island, which China repeatedly threatens to invade.

Imane Khelif is just the latest case of female athletes being questioned over their sex

6:00am August 03, 2024

by Jaclyn Diaz

Since women started competing in elite athletics about 100 years ago, they have been subjected to questions over their sex, had to undergo humiliating sex eligibility tests and had careers ruined.

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These are the major elections NPR correspondents are watching

12:31pm June 30, 2024

by International Desk

2024 is an extraordinary year of global elections, with dozens of national votes worldwide. Here are some of the ones we are closely following.

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U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs hold first official meeting in Singapore

8:32am May 31, 2024

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart met for the first time in Singapore on Friday, as Washington and Beijing seek to head off potential conflict in the region.

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U.S. lawmakers vow support for Taiwan and its president after China's military drills

12:27pm May 27, 2024

by The Associated Press

A U.S. congressional delegation met the self-governing island's new leader on Monday, and expressed full commitment to supporting Taiwan militarily, diplomatically and economically.

New Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te waves during Lai's inauguration ceremonies in Taipei, Taiwan, on Monday, May 20, 2024.

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Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its military intimidation

1:48am May 20, 2024

by The Associated Press

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

The American and Ukrainian flags wave in the wind outside of the Capitol. The Senate is moving ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan vote

10:03pm April 23, 2024

by The Associated Press

The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday. Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation.

A police officer stands guard near a partially collapsed building a day after a powerful earthquake struck in Hualien City, eastern Taiwan, Thursday, April 4, 2024.

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Taiwan emerges remarkably unscathed after massive earthquake

5:00am April 04, 2024

by Emily Feng

The day after what was the worst quake to hit the Asian island in a quarter century, most residents cannot stop talking about how much worse it could have been.

Hualien: A red building is partially collapsed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the entire island on April 3, 2024.

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Photos: See the aftermath of the Taiwan earthquake

6:14pm April 03, 2024

by NPR Staff

Taiwan has been hit by the strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan off the island's east coast on Wednesday and temporarily disrupted production at semiconductor factories that produce chips major Silicon Valley companies rely on for products and services.

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Taiwan earthquake briefly halts chip factories that power the global economy

5:23pm April 03, 2024

by Bobby Allyn

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which makes more than 90% of world's most advanced chips, also halted production, but it plans to resume chipmaking overnight.