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Taiwan Unveils Homegrown Missiles Amid Rising Tensions With China 
 By Alex Chen & Alan Lu, September 19 
Taiwan showcased its latest domestically developed weapons, including a prototype anti-ship cruise missile and a nine-meter unmanned boat, at the 2025 Taipei Aerospace and Defense Industry Exhibition. So far, Taiwan has invested in defense technologies made with local components and parts from other countries, bypassing Chinese suppliers.
 
by Taiwan Explained September 9

How the Internet Can Actually Bring People Together

In "Small Island Big Ideas," host Joyce Sasikarn Tseng explores how technology shapes democracy. She talks with Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s former Digital Minister, about using tech to increase citizen participation. Tang’s ideas show how citizens can influence government on issues worldwide.
 
by Connected on TaiwanPlus September 13

SEMICON 2025: Quantum Startups and Their Talent Gaps

Quantum computing is moving from labs to reality, but who will build it? And can Taiwan power the talent pipeline? At SEMICON Taiwan 2025, we ask Huey-Jen Jenny Su, chairperson of National Cheng Kung University’s Research and Development Foundation, and Juliette Peyronnet, US general manager at Alice & Bob.
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by Joseph Wu, John Su,. & Cadence Quaranta September 19
Trump Declines to Approve US$400M In Military Aid to Taiwan
The Washington Post has reported that US President Donald Trump declined to approve a military aid package to Taiwan worth more than US$400 million. In response, Taiwan's government was quick to emphasize that US-Taiwan security cooperation is still going strong.
 
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May I Stay Tonight?
 
"May I Stay Tonight" is part of the award-winning Japanese documentary series "The Nonfiction." In this first-ever collaboration between TaiwanPlus and Fuji TV, we follow Ishida on his journey and witness the deep friendship between Taiwan and Japan.
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Now You Know: Taiwan's Resilience

Enoch Wu explores how citizens and communities can strengthen Taiwan’s ability to handle emergencies and unexpected events, focusing on the practical side of preparedness. From packing a go-bag to creating an emergency plan, Wu, founder of Forward Alliance, highlights the importance of “societal resilience,” an approach that helps communities respond to crises and recover more quickly.
Have You Eaten Yet?

Taiwan is famous for its Xiao Long Bao, but the story goes deeper than family recipes and restaurant chains. "Have You Eaten Yet?" explores three renowned Xiao Long Bao restaurants and reveals how this humble dish shaped one family’s future and helped earn Taiwan global recognition as a culinary destination.
Happy Fisherman | Special Episode 
 
In this special episode, Happy Fisherman Leo Seewald shares his experiences and observations as a Taiwanese fisherman, combining local tradition with the beauty of the natural world.
Tech Dreamers

Aquabyte is an AI startup transforming aquaculture with underwater cameras that track growth, detect wounds, and count parasites. Founders Bryton Shang and Darryl Weatherspoon share how their algorithms and subscription service help farmers optimize yields from San Francisco to Norway’s salmon farms.
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