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China has warned it will “crush” any foreign attempts to interfere on behalf of Taiwan, after Japan announced plans to deploy missiles near the democratically-governed island. “We have a firm will, ...

Taiwan is ENVIED for its exporting prowess: it is home to all of the world’s cutting-edge chipmaking. Just as extraordinary, but much less appreciated, is its towering current-account surplus, the ...

In recent years, many in Washington have focused on deterring China from invading Taiwan. Before taking office earlier this year, Elbridge Colby, the U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy, ...

In May 2025, Owen Vandivier (BS ’25) graduated from Ohio University with a major in adolescent-to-young adult (AYA) education (specializing in integrated social studies), a history minor and an Asian ...

Tension across the Taiwan Strait has raised fears that Beijing and Taipei could soon find themselves at war. Most observers imagine two possible avenues that could lead to conflict. In a so-called war ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Need to ship an international package, get clothes dry-cleaned or download a government tax certificate at 3 a.m.? Want to buy a train or movie ticket, then grab a tray of noodles you ...

ETAs help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. Applicants for English Teaching Assistant Programs can apply to only one country. ETAs are typically placed outside ...

Lynmara Colón, Ph.D., is director of student opportunity and multilingual learners in the Prince William County schools in Virginia: In the mosaic of American education, English learners add vibrant ...

Waterville native Ethan Glueck, who graduated from Messalonskee High School in 2023, founded Print-ED Taiwan with his partner Sasha Zhang. Trump issues Social Security proclamation Fitness Influencer ...

Nineteen Penn students and alumni have received grants from the Fulbright United States Student Program for the 2025-26 academic year to pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English in a ...

University of Cincinnati graduate Perry Li is preparing for a journey that will take him more than 7,500 miles from campus — to the rural, mountainous community of Taitung, Taiwan. Starting in August, ...