Stories from Taiwan

Cheng Wen-fa, a former obstetrician and gynecologist at National Taiwan University Hospital, has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for sex crimes. The Taipei District Court delivered the sentence yesterday.

Approximately 90% of the world's most advanced microchips are still manufactured in Taiwan. The DPP's approach to income inequality was criticized by a Taiwan broadcaster.

The Nitrogen ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a hack targeting Foxconn. The extent of the breach and the data compromised are still under investigation.

German security agencies are seeking expanded cybercrime powers. This comes amid warnings of a ransomware threat facing the country.

The implications for semiconductors were discussed in relation to Taiwan's TSMC, a manufacturer of cutting-edge semiconductors. The company's role in the global supply chain was highlighted.

Tainan Mayor Ko Wen-je attended a political fundraising class, with the event also featuring an AI advisor.

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Taitung sea area in Taiwan on May 12, 2026, at 14:53 local time. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck the waters off Taitung County, Taiwan. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 79 km south of Hualien City, Taiwan.

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck Taiwan. The earthquake occurred at 14:53 local time. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 79 km south of Hualien City, Taiwan. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 26.329 km. The earthquake had a depth of 40 km.

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was detected 67 km northeast of Taitung City, Taiwan. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km and was recorded 7 minutes prior to the report. The source mentioned that the project's final cost could be upwards of a billion dollars.

Taiwan has deployed HIMARS missile systems to islands facing China's coast. The deployment is part of Taiwan's defense strategy against potential Chinese aggression. The deployment aims to bolster defensive capabilities. The deployment was announced from Taipei.