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In this image made from video, hunters hold the iguanas they catch in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan on Jan 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Wu Taijing)
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to their negative impact on agriculture
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane methods to bring down the animal’s population, which is wreaking havoc on the island’s agricultural sector.
 
Two Kuang Hua VI-class missile boats are seen during a simulated attack drill off Kaohsiung City, southern Taiwan, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing
Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland.
 
A helicopter flies over soldiers during a military exercise in Hsinchu County, northern Taiwan, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut
Taiwan is beginning three days of military drills as concerns rise over potential cuts to the island’s defense budget. The drills began Tuesday in the north with tank maneuvering.
 
In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te waves with the Taiwanese flag during a flag raising ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP)
Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats. Lai said in a New Year’s address on Wednesday that Taiwan was a crucial part of the “line of defense of democracy” globally.
 
In this image made from video by Taiwan's EBC, Lawmakers from the Democratic Progressive Party and members of the Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang, fight for control of the speaker's chair at the Legislature in Taipei, Taiwan on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (EBC via AP)
Taiwan lawmakers clash after one party breaks into legislature to occupy speaker’s chair
Lawmakers have clashed in Taiwan’s legislature after members of a leading political party broke into the building overnight to occupy the speaker’s chair.
 
Taiwanese air ground troop vehicle moves past airplane fort at an airbase in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, as Taiwan's Defense Ministry said Tuesday it detected Chinese naval ships and military planes engaged in training. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international shipping and trade.
 
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te greets people at the Kahala Hotel and Resort Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Taiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Hawaii for a two-day transit in the U.S. as part of a trip to the South Pacific.
 
A pole, third from right, where Nauru national flag used to fly is vacant outside the Diplomatic Quarter building in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The Pacific Island nation of Nauru says it is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. The move on Monday leaves Taiwan with 12 diplomatic allies around the world. Taiwan now has official ties with 11 countries and the Vatican. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
Nauru switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru says it is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. The move on Monday leaves Taiwan with 12 diplomatic allies around the world. Taiwan now has official ties with 11 countries and the Vatican.
 
Taiwanese Vice President William Lai speaks before leaving for Paraguay at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
Taiwan’s vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
Taiwan’s vice president has left on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy.
 
Taiwanese same-sex couples wed at vibrant banquet
More than 1,000 people have attended a mass wedding banquet in Taiwan’s capital to celebrate the marriage of same-sex couples after a landmark decision legalizing the unions.
 
Taiwan leader appoints new premier following election loss
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has appointed a close political ally as premier during a Cabinet reshuffle following the ruling party’s heavy election losses and growing pressure from rival China.