Daniel Foster
Editor-in-Chief
Daniel Foster is Editor-in-Chief of The Taiwan Times, with more than fifteen years of experience in international news reporting and editorial management. Before moving into editing, he worked as a wire-desk editor at an international news agency, handling breaking dispatches from every continent.
He sets the newsroom’s editorial direction, quality standards and cross-language workflow, and personally champions the publication’s "reporting the world from Taiwan" perspective — insisting that every international story explains what it means for readers in Taiwan.
He often says a newsroom’s most valuable asset is the trust of its readers, and that trust is built on neutrality, accuracy and verifiability in every detail. Under his leadership, The Taiwan Times credits its sources, corrects openly, and carries Taiwan’s perspective to the world in multiple languages.
Areas of expertise
- International politics
- Editorial standards
- Media ethics
Latest by Daniel Foster
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Lin Yeping backs Lions' Chen Yunwen's comeback, targets 200-saves record.
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World's Only Theater HQ Celebrates 20 Years in Taiwan, Becoming Cultural Diplomacy Hub
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Russia's Foreign Ministry denies intent to attack NATO, rejects aggression toward Baltics.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko publicly stated on Tuesday that Moscow has neither the reason, nor any plan or necessity, to attack membe
Taiwan Deputy Speaker Chiang Chi-chen hosts Italian counterpart to advance cultural exchanges.
Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen formally hosted a banquet in Taipei today for a visiting delegation led by Italian Senate Vice President Gi
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A police spokesperson confirmed on Monday that a 31‑year‑old male suspect was taken into custody in Aarau, the capital of the Swiss canton of Aargau, in co
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Hong Kong comic master Li Zhida launches new solo exhibition featuring dark aesthetic classic.
Renowned Hong Kong cartoonist Lee Chi-tat recently held a brand-new solo art exhibition in Taiwan. Capturing the attention of the arts and cultural circles
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Nepal Suffers Worst Modern Climate Disaster: Floods and Landslides Kill Nearly 1,000
South Asian nation Nepal has recently suffered one of the most severe climate disasters in its modern history. According to the latest official statistics
Nantou firefighter dies during canoe rescue; officials urge safety.
A tragic line-of-duty death of a firefighter recently occurred in Nantou County, where a firefighter surnamed Wu unfortunately fell into the water while ca
RSF Assault on Bara, North Kordofan Kills Five Civilians, Displaces Thousands
Sudan’s Doctors’ Network said on Thursday that rapid‑support forces (RSF) attacks on the town of Bara in North Kordofan have killed five civilians and forc
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that on 23 August 2026 a merchant tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile while transiti
Transitional Justice Milestone: Rights Restoration Foundation Approves 91 Claims Over 100 Million Yuan
The Foundation for the Restoration of Rights of Victims of State Illicit Acts during the Authoritarian Regime announced its latest progress this week. At t
Italian Senate VP leads record‑sized cross‑party delegation to Taiwan, deepening ties.
Italian Senate Vice President Gian Marco Centinaio is scheduled to arrive in Taiwan tomorrow leading a large, cross-party delegation of lawmakers. This vis
Israel airstrike on Gaza hospital kills three, breaches 2025 cease‑fire
Israel’s military announced on Thursday that airstrikes on the Shuhada al‑Aqsa Hospital in the Deir al‑Balah district of the Gaza Strip killed three people
Russian Drone Strikes Bucha Supply Depot, Killing 37 in Ukraine
A Russian drone attack on a military supply depot in Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, killed at least 37 people on Friday night and set the site ablaze. The strike
Xiao Meiqin attends new church hall opening, urges public‑private partnership for child‑rearing.
With the anticipation of local believers and various sectors of society, the Shanjiao Church in Miaoli County's Yuanli Township officially held an inaugura
China's Foreign Ministry Offers Humanitarian Aid After Nepal Himalayan Floods
A severe flash flood struck the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China early on the morning of the 26th, severely devastating local mountainous vi
Thousands Rally at National Mall to Defend Voting Rights on March Anniversary
Demonstrators swarmed the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, marking the 63rd anniversary of the historic March on Washington. Organisers said