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Taiwan Drops to 28th Place in 2026 Press Freedom Index

Taipei: Taiwan dropped four places to 28th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index compared to the previous year, as Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned that global press freedom conditions were at a record low.

Prosecutors Appeal Ko Wen-je Verdict, Seek Heavier Sentence

Taipei: The Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office has filed an appeal against the 17-year sentence given to Taiwan People’s Party founder Ko Wen-je, challenging the court’s March ruling that reportedly excluded crucial evidence of a NT$15

MAC to Investigate Retired Naval Officer’s Pro-China Remarks

Taipei: Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced Thursday its intention to investigate the pro-Beijing remarks made by a retired Taiwanese naval officer at a Chinese military event. The MAC emphasized that such actions could amount