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Lawrence Chung
Taipei
Lawrence Chung covers major news in Taiwan, ranging from presidential and parliament elections to killer earthquakes and typhoons. Most of his reports focus on Taiwan’s relations with China, specifically on the impact and possible developments of cross-strait relations under the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party and mainland-friendly Kuomintang governments. Before starting work at the South China Morning Post in 2006, he wrote for Reuters and AFP for more than 12 years.
Defence institute and supplier work together to overcome shortages of some overseas components that have delayed aircraft delivery.
The amendment, which is ready for cabinet consideration, includes prison sentences for expressing allegiance to Beijing.
The US$100 billion outlay may avert threatened tariffs, but it risks undermining the island’s strategically vital semiconductor industry.
Dramatic Oval Office showdown prompts worries over whether US might similarly abandon Taiwan in case of a cross-strait crisis.
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Special budget aimed at showing island’s resolve to defend itself was announced after Trump’s renewed threats of higher tariffs on chip products.
Sea acceptance testing of locally built submarine prototype is on schedule, Taiwan’s defence ministry says, rejects reports of delays.
Photo from Taiwanese military appears to show Jay Bargeron of the US Indo-Pacific Command seated next to island’s defence chief in Taipei.
Island also says it won’t recognise degrees from the institutions because of their links to Beijing’s United Front Work Department.
The 77th Brigade will be brought back to life and modelled on the US marine littoral regiment system.
Despite parallels with Ukraine, Taiwan remains indifferent to Trump’s push to end war as Taipei plays up ‘seamless’ US trade, security cooperation.
Companies accused of helping thousands of Taiwanese apply for the documents are investigated, amid warnings over Beijing’s intentions.
Taichung fire department says explosion may have been linked to renovations on 12th floor of building.
Contract suggests the missile system will be used to defend Taipei and essential infrastructure.
Group is on a five-day trip, led by executive director Hsiao Hsu-tsen – the latest effort to improve cross-strait relations.
‘Any aid cuts and the USAID shutdown would make Taiwan’s international position even more precarious’: opposition TPP legislator Lin Yi-jun.
Taiwanese foreign ministry says demand to move out by the end of next month violates agreement.
Both the government and opposition are trying to unseat rival lawmakers in a battle that threatens to deepen the island’s internal divisions.
Premier Cho Jung-tai criticises Taiwan’s opposition-led legislature over defence budget cuts and NT$90 billion military costs freeze.
US exit from health body will be a blow to Taipei’s membership bid, while it faces more unpredictability on security, hi-tech industries and trade.
Dozens of homes and structures damaged in Tainan and Chiayi, where the epicentre was recorded.
In rare disclosure, Taiwan’s defence ministry says US will send personnel to the island for specialised two-year training programme.
Trip may open the way for more unofficial ‘Red-Green’ exchanges, but some observers warn formal talks seem unlikely at the moment.
Legislators call for action as defence ministry figures show a rising number of volunteer personnel are willing to pay for early discharges.
Juguang Garden’s content gets hi-tech overhaul to cover Beijing’s misinformation campaigns, defence ministry says.
As the DPP and KMT tussle over government’s mandate, each side threatens to oust lawmakers, fuelling worries over political stability.
Opposition also takes aim at Beijing-sanctioned Kuma Academy’s fundraising drive on health ministry platform, says genuine causes ignored.
Analysts warn of deep divisions and governance crisis after Taiwanese opposition pushes through three bills that curb powers of ruling DPP.
On his fifth student exchange programme, Ma Ying-jeou accuses ruling DPP of being behind unprecedented crisis in culture.
The leader of the Taiwan People’s Party, who made clean governance a key part of his appeal to voters, is accused of taking bribes.
Ma, who is leading a group of students on a nine-day mainland trip, says exchanges between young people ‘are especially important now’.
