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RECAP: Taiwan Hit by M6.6 Earthquake Off Northeast Coast, Tremors Felt in Taipei

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Taiwan just off its northeast coast late Saturday, December 27, about 32 kilometers from the coastal town of Yilan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors were felt across the island, including Taipei.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 4

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities.

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Artillery drill in Taiwan

M1A2T Abrams tanks purchased from the United States take part in a live-fire artillery drill in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on July 10, 2025.

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TSMC shareholders meeting

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chairman Mark Liu speaks at the company's general shareholders meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on June 4, 2024.

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TSMC shareholders meeting

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. holds a general shareholders meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on June 4, 2024.

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TSMC to build 2nd Japan factory in Kumamoto

File photo taken in November 2023, shows the logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. in Hsinchu, Taiwan. On Feb. 6, 2024, the world's leading contract chipmaker announced a plan to build a second factory in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, where its first factory in Japan is set to begin operations in 2024.

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TSMC to build 2nd Japan factory in Kumamoto

File photo taken in November 2023, shows the logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. in Hsinchu, Taiwan. On Feb. 6, 2024, the world's leading contract chipmaker announced a plan to build a second factory in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, where its first factory in Japan is set to begin operations in 2024.

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Kumamoto gov. visits TSMC headquarters

Kumamoto Gov. Ikuo Kabashima (L) visits the head office of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. in Hsinchu, northwestern Taiwan, on Jan. 12, 2023. The world's largest contract chipmaker plans to build a factory in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto.

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Chinese manga artist winning Japanese hearts

TOKYO, Japan - Xiada, a 31-year-old Chinese manga artist, is interviewed by Kyodo News in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, on Aug. 15, 2012.

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Taiwan holds live-fire drill ahead of China military exercises

Artillery units fire during Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercise in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Sept. 10, 2015, to test the island's ability to fend off an attack from China. China announced the same day it will hold live-fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait for three days from Sept. 11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds WWII anniversary military parade

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou (L) presents two war veterans with medals during a military parade on July 4, 2015, at a base in Hsinchu, northwestern Taiwan, as part of a series of events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II that liberated the island from Japanese colonial rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds WWII anniversary military parade

Taiwan's military personnel pass in front of spectators during a military parade on July 4, 2015, at a base in Hsinchu, northwestern Taiwan, held as part of a series of events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II that liberated the island from Japanese colonial rule. ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds WWII anniversary military parade

A Taiwanese soldier passes in front of spectators during a military parade on July 4, 2015, at a base in Hsinchu, northwestern Taiwan, held as part of a series of events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II that liberated the island from Japanese colonial rule. In the background is a portrait of the island republic's founding father Sun Yat-sen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds WWII anniversary military parade

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou (L) delivers a speech during a military parade on July 4, 2015, at a base in Hsinchu, northwestern Taiwan, as part of a series of events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II that liberated the island from Japanese colonial rule. Seated on the right are veteran soldiers who fought in the Sino-Japanese war while a portrait of the island republic's founding father Sun Yat-sen is displayed in the center background. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds WWII anniversary military parade

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou waves to spectators during a military parade on July 4, 2015, at a base in Hsinchu, northwestern Taiwan, held as part of a series of events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II that liberated the island from Japanese colonial rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds military parade to mark end of WWII

Former soldiers who fought against Japan take part in a military parade in Hsinchu on July 4, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds military parade to mark end of WWII

Taiwan stages a military parade in Hsinchu on July 4, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds military parade to mark end of WWII

Taiwan stages a military parade in Hsinchu on July 4, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds WWII anniversary military display

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou addresses a military parade in the northwestern region of Hsinchu on July 4, 2015, part of a series of events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Ma said he felt "stimulated" after inspecting the parade and he was proud to attend as commander in chief of the armed forces. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds WWII anniversary military parade

Taiwan holds a military parade at a base in its northwestern region of Hsinchu on July 4, 2015, part of a series of events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan-bound white rhino in Taiwan

Photo taken March 2, 2021, shows Emma, a southern white rhino at the Leofoo Village theme park in Taiwan's Hsinchu County. The 5-year-old female rhino will be sent to Tobu Zoo in Japan's Saitama Prefecture in April for breeding.

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Japan-bound white rhino in Taiwan

Photo taken March 2, 2021, shows Emma, a southern white rhino at the Leofoo Village theme park in Taiwan's Hsinchu County. The 5-year-old female rhino will be sent to Tobu Zoo in Japan's Saitama Prefecture in April for breeding.

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Taiwan, U.S. cooperation on developing military satellite possible

Engineers monitor Taiwan's satellites at an operation center of the National Space Organization in Hsinchu City, northwestern Taiwan, on Nov. 16, 2015. Taiwan is planning to launch two satellites into orbit in 2016, with one indigenously developed and the other a joint effort between Taiwan and the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan removes military's painting of Japanese flags

A copy of a P-40 World War II fighter jet is displayed at a military base in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on June 23, 2015. Rising sun flags had been painted on the side of the cockpit representing the number of Japanese planes shot down by the "Flying Tigers" fighter unit during the war. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds rehearsal for WWII anniversary military display

Taiwanese members of the army's special forces rehearse fast-roping down from hovering UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in Hsinchu County in Taiwan on June 23, 2015. The rapid assault drill was part of a military display scheduled for July 4 to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan holds rehearsal for WWII anniversary military display

Taiwanese soldiers ride light vehicles and mountain bikes during a drill in Hsinchu County on June 23, 2015. The drill was part of a military display scheduled for July 4 to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Milos Vystrcil, Edwin Liu, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil, left, and President of the Industrial Technology Research Institute Edwin Liu during their meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020 during their meeting. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Milos Vystrcil, Edwin Liu, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil, left, and President of the Industrial Technology Research Institute Edwin Liu gesture during their meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020 during their meeting. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Milos Vystrcil, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil, center, attends the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Milos Vystrcil, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil, center, attends the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Milos Vystrcil, Jiri Ruzicka, Zdenek Hrib, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil, center, attends the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Milos Vystrcil, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil attends the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Milos Vystrcil, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil, 4th from right, attends the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Milos Vystrcil, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil attends the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Milos Vystrcil, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil attends the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Milos Vystrcil, Taiwan

Czech Senate chairman Milos Vystrcil attends the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 2, 2020. Milos Vystrcil, accompanied by a 90-member delegation, comprised of politicians, businesspeople, representatives of scientific and culture institutions and journalists, came to Taiwan on Sunday, August 30, where he will stay until Friday, September 4, 2020. Vystrcil, one of the highest world politicians to visit Taiwan in the modern history, will meet supreme Taiwanese representatives, such as President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, parliament head You Si-kun and several ministers. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)