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Tamkang University

Tamkang University, a prominent private university based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, is the nation’s oldest private institution of higher learning, established in 1950. Dedicated to "Globalization, Information-oriented Education, and Future-oriented Education," it offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programmes across diverse fields including engineering, business, and international studies. Recognised for its strong internationalisation efforts, extensive research, and commitment to fostering talent, Tamkang University has consistently been ranked highly for producing graduates favoured by enterprises.

Tamkang University

Could Taiwan’s military continue to fight after an Iran-like decapitation?

Analysts and officials in Taipei are assessing what lessons they can learn from the US-Israel precision strikes on the Iranian leadership.

Why Trump’s China trip delay could open the door for ‘more substantive’ results

Swing and a miss? Taiwan’s premier under fire over baseball trip to Tokyo

US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears

Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare.

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s defence budget

US leader’s talk of consulting Xi Jinping on arms sales could hand Taiwan’s opposition a ‘lifeline’ to reshape spending bill, experts say.

Taiwan wants an effective reserve force. Will live-fire drills do the job?

Challenges in forging conscripts into fighting force range from inadequate training facilities to eroding public will to defend the island.

Will US exit from world bodies deal fresh blow to Taiwan’s global profile push?

Opposition lawmakers fear the island’s international space will shrink still further without Washington’s voice in dozens of global bodies.

‘Boycott this unjust law’: Taiwan’s attempt to curb draft evasion draws flak

Proposed changes would also mandate alternative service for transgender and intersex people, a move that has sparked backlash.

Why has reference to Taiwan attending Rimpac been removed from US defence bill?

Senators’ bid to ‘strongly encourage’ invitation is removed from compromise bill, raising questions in Taipei.

Taiwan opposition blocks US$40 billion defence budget, prompting DPP protests

KMT and TPP say William Lai’s government is seeking a ‘blank cheque’ and demand details of procurement plans before proposal can be reviewed.

Will the St Vincent election cost Taiwan another Caribbean ally?

Taiwan downplays concerns that Kingstown could flip ties to Beijing while eyeing polls in Honduras, where Taipei-friendly candidates lead.

Beijing takes aim at William Lai’s T-Dome shield and defence plans for Taiwan

Lai uses Double Tenth speech to outline an increase in the island’s military budget to deter a cross-strait attack.

Taiwan’s own constellation satellite ‘Chi Po-lin’ heads for US launch

Forosat-8 optical remote sensing orbiters are crucial in boosting island’s lagging space programme amid Beijing’s rapid advances.

Taiwan faces ‘dangerous possibility’ as it relies on Qatar and others for energy

Dependence on imported power sources – especially from countries ‘susceptible’ to pressure from Beijing – leaves the island vulnerable.

‘Treat drones like bullets’: Taiwan seeks around 50,000 UAVs over 2 years

Tender notice reveals Taipei’s defence ministry is procuring across five categories, stipulating UAVs must have no mainland Chinese components.

‘Extraordinary’: Taiwan’s William Lai hit by strong Japanese media backlash

Sharply worded editorials across media spectrum seen to reflect Japan’s concerns over Lai’s political direction after failed recall vote.

Deal or no deal with US? Taiwan avoids tariffs so far, but remains on edge

Taiwanese, US officials have been meeting, suggesting, analysts say, they are trying to reach deal.

Alarms ring in Taipei as Beijing activates another Taiwan Strait flight route

The civil aviation path skirts airspace surrounding two sensitive offshore islands administered by Taipei.