The Philippines submitted an official nautical chart to the United Nations asserting its claim to Scarborough Shoal—known as Huangyan Island in China, Minzhu Reef in Taiwan, and Panatag Shoal in the Philippines—defining its 12‑nautical‑mile territorial sea and 24‑nautical‑mile contiguous zone.
日本青森睡魔團隊參拜嘉義朴子配天宮後，一對年輕夫妻向樸仔媽祈求子嗣。近日傳來懷孕喜訊，預計12月升格父母，展現台日跨海情誼。
The US government described China's dispatch of coast guard vessels to waters east of Taiwan as "deeply destabilizing" and urged Beijing to cease its pressure campaign. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated opposition to any coercive change to the "status quo" in meetings with Chinese officials.
Taiwan has completed the design of its Ching Tien hypersonic cruise missile, with mass production slated for next year. This two-stage missile, with an estimated range of 1,250km, aims to significantly enhance Taiwan's deterrence capabilities by enabling strikes on strategic targets deep within China.
Taiwan's MAC and human rights advocate Lee Ming-che warn that China's youth exchange programs, offering low-cost trips, could use AI deepfakes to coerce Taiwanese participants into "united front" collaboration. A Control Yuan report shows a sharp increase in Taiwanese students across all levels attending these programs, prompting calls for improved oversight.
The Philippine Sea, traditionally seen as a gateway for US and allied forces defending Taiwan, is now viewed as a critical battleground. Experts suggest its strategic location could maximize carrier operations and establish a regional buffer against foreign maritime forces, potentially allowing China to intercept or deter enemy ships.
McDonald's Taiwan has launched two new Korea-inspired garlic beef and chicken burgers, based on McDonald's Korea's 'Taste of Korea' project, amid the growing global popularity of Korean food and culture.
立法院提案刪減及凍結公視逾10億元預算，包括TaiwanPlus補助款，引發律師林智群、導演王小棣及公視製作人等各界強烈反彈，警告此舉將重創公媒營運，並呼籲民眾以選票表達不滿。
Taiwan's economy is experiencing a significant AI-driven boom, becoming the world's fifth-largest stock exchange by market cap and a top US import source. However, experts warn of long-term challenges from volatile international relations, particularly with the US and China, and domestic demographic issues.
立法院審查115年度總預算案時，提案刪減及凍結公視逾10億元經費，包含TaiwanPlus補助款，引發文化影視圈強烈反彈。律師林智群指出，此舉與藍白陣營阻撓公視董事會改選有關。
賴炘延，一位出身台灣的國際關係副講師，將以英國女子棒球國家隊內野教練身分，隨隊回台南參加2026年世界盃女子棒球賽分組賽，與台灣隊對戰。他坦言內心糾結，但更希望各界關注女子運動，並期待台英兩隊都能晉級決賽。
A biennial multinational air exercise, involving around 100 aircraft, is taking place from July 20 to August 7, following the inaugural Southern Cross drills. These exercises, coupled with a new trilateral logistics arrangement, underscore northern Australia's growing importance as a strategic rear area for allied air power.
Tesla is reportedly considering spinning off, selling, or closing its entire China business to facilitate a merger with defense contractor SpaceX. This move, prompted by national security concerns and potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, would separate Tesla's significant market and production hub in China from its global operations.
A political dispute between Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) over funding and oversight threatens the island's plan to acquire 200,000 military drones and unmanned vessels, hindering defense efforts.
远通电子收费公司（FETC）宣布，其电子收费（ETC）系统已安装在印度，首个无障碍收费站位于印度总理莫迪的家乡古吉拉特州的Choryasi，另一个系统位于哈里亚纳州的Gharaunda，已于上月开始运营。
US Deputy Assistant Defence Secretary Alvaro Smith spoke at China's Army Day reception, a rare move, emphasizing no desire for conflict and seeking a peaceful US-China relationship ahead of President Xi Jinping's September US visit.
瑞银集团（UBS）将台湾今年GDP增长预测大幅上调至11%，远高于之前的9.9%。此预测得益于人工智能热潮超预期发展，影响范围从科技行业扩展至出口、资本投资和国内需求。
Taiwan Travelogue, winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, explores Taiwan's colonial past under Japan, sparking debates on identity, legacy, and pressure from China, which claims Taiwan.
台湾总统赖清德对熊本地震的及时慰问获得日本感谢，台湾政府、社会福利组织和便利店链联合发起救济募捐，提供紧急救援和重建支持。
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) shared an undated image of US and Taiwanese officials coordinating on maritime security, search, rescue, and disaster relief, underscoring US support for Taiwan amid Beijing's increased patrols east of the island.
Taiwan detects PLA helicopter and UAV crossing the median line in the Taiwan Strait, lingering in restricted 'R9' area for 9.5 hours, sparking concerns of a rehearsed operation for potential conflict.
The movie 'Battle of Penghu' supports Beijing's Taiwan reunification policy, with apparent official backing from China's propaganda department.
While on a business trip in Yunnan, China, Chen Jie helped a Taiwanese tourist, Fei, take photos. During their casual conversation, they discovered they shared the same ancestral hometown, Puyuan, leading to the realization that they were long-lost relatives.
A Czech hiker, initially drawn to Taiwan's mountains, became a renowned search and rescue expert after successfully locating a missing man following a typhoon. He details his methods, the emotional challenges of finding both survivors and deceased individuals, and the profound sense of purpose his work provides to families seeking answers.
