Island’s legislature backs bill to grant homosexual couples the same civil rights as heterosexual couples.

Vote could pave way for island becoming first place in Asia to legally recognise gay couples, but opponents are seeking to water down the government’s proposals.

Former New Taipei mayor takes Ma Ying-jeou era as blueprint for ties with Beijing, while analysts say Chu’s hopes for Xi Jinping summit send an ‘amicable message’.

Tycoon says he is the most qualified to be the island’s leader and is ‘not the deputy type of person’, but faces stiff competition in primaries to select the Kuomintang challenger to Tsai Ing-wen.

First indigenous defence submarine to be launched in five years, shipbuilder says as construction work begins, with President Tsai Ing-wen hailing it as proof of the island’s ability to defend itself.

Analyst says revision is part of Tsai Ing-wen’s bid to bolster her image as a defender of the island’s sovereignty.

‘Avalanche’ of openings on mainland China will push US ‘to do all it can to establish a supply chain of its own’ as Beijing and Washington battle for top tech, says Gou, who’s also an aspiring Taiwanese presidential candidate.

Presidential hopeful takes a stand on ‘Republic of China’ after critics question his sovereignty credentials.

Beijing has been a big factor in Taiwan’s presidential elections but so far the opposition candidates haven’t taken a stand.

Closed-door forum in New York told that mainland China’s ‘bullying’ of Taiwan ‘will only reinforce US view of Beijing as a competitor’

Kaohsiung politician meets chairman of the mainland-friendly party in Taipei to discuss whether he is willing to run for the top job next year.

Presidential hopeful says island needs to be ready to exploit its close ties with both powers as the race for advanced technology ramps up.

Passage could be part of broader efforts involving the US to contain what it sees as Beijing’s military expansion in the region, analyst says.

Defence ministry hits out as Taipei conducts its annual military exercise in preparation for possible strike by PLA.

Han shone in local elections and is leading polls of presidential prospects, but analysts say any KMT plan to draft such an inexperience figure could damage party’s ambitions.

The island’s younger generation are heading across the strait in search of work – not in support of politics, observers say.

KMT chairman says the fair thing to do would be to draft Han Kuo-yu into the party’s primaries in a field that this week expanded to include billionaire Terry Gou.

Gou’s business success could well give him an edge in the race but he still has a series of hurdles to overcome, observers say.

Quake hits area around Hualien at 1.01pm and rattles buildings in island’s capital, Taipei.

Former president Ma Ying-jeou says tycoon’s involvement in KMT primaries will help strengthen party system.

Urged on by Goddess Matsu, Foxconn founder counts down to decision day on challenge for Taiwan’s top job while planning to ‘do more things for the people’.

One of Taiwan’s richest men confirms he is considering a run for president.

Republican politician reaffirms US support for island at event to mark 40th anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act.

Intention is to surpass US$13 billion by 2027 with further increases planned in bid to deter growing threat from mainland China.

Academic was due to speak at a forum organised by the Chinese Unity Promotion Party, which officials say would have violated his tourist permit.

Former US House speaker will lead large delegation in show of support for self-ruled island on key anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act.

President says in video link that the United States ‘has played a crucial role’ to help the self-ruled island reject coercion from mainland China.

Independence supporter insists the Democratic Progressive Party must be allowed to chose its nominee for presidential election.

Beijing-friendly politician has drawn attention in the United States after his landslide win in Kaohsiung’s November election.

Analysts say American Institute in Taiwan has become ‘a lot more high-profile’ since Donald Trump became president, as calls grow for Washington to elevate ties with the island.