Emily Carter
International Editor
Emily Carter is the International Editor of The Taiwan Times, focusing on geopolitics and international security while coordinating the daily planning of world coverage and major breaking events.
She specialises in making tangled international conflicts intelligible — who the key actors are, how interests intersect, and what is likely to happen next — and always adds an analytical angle on what an event means for Taiwan.
From the war in Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, she believes strong international reporting does more than relay facts; it gives readers a framework for judging them. She would rather run a story a little slower than leave its causes and context unexplained.
Areas of expertise
- Geopolitics
- Security
- Diplomacy
Latest by Emily Carter
Chi Po-lin: The Man Who Showed Taiwan From Above
Chi Po-lin's aerial documentary revealed Taiwan's beauty and environmental wounds from the sky, changing how the island saw itself. A profile of a visionary filmmaker.
Lessons From an Island: Taiwan's Pandemic Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan drew global attention for its early, effective response. A look at how the island managed public health under pressure.
Taiwan's Festivals: Sky Lanterns, Dragon Boats and Lantern Nights
From the Pingxi sky lanterns to dragon boat races and the Lantern Festival, Taiwan's calendar is filled with vivid traditional festivals. A visitor's guide.
Tai Tzu-ying: The Artist of Badminton
Tai Tzu-ying spent a record number of weeks ranked world number one in badminton, dazzling fans with her deceptive, elegant style. A profile of a Taiwanese sporting great.
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Wang Chien-ming: The Pitcher Who Became Taiwan's Pride
Wang Chien-ming rose from Tainan to stardom with the New York Yankees, becoming a symbol of Taiwanese achievement. A profile of the baseball star known as 'Taiwan's Glory'.
Islands Within an Island: Taiwan's Convenience Store Culture
With one of the highest densities of convenience stores in the world, Taiwan has turned the humble corner shop into a hub of daily life. Here is how they work.
Saudi Arabia Sends Aid Planes With Food and Medical Supplies to Sudan
A transport aircraft operated by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) has successfully arrived in Khartoum, the capital
Taiwan's Health System: Lessons in Universal Coverage
Taiwan's National Health Insurance covers almost everyone at low cost and is often cited as a model. How does it work, and what can the world learn from it? A clear explainer.
Militant Ambush in Niger's Tillaberi Region Leaves 16 Soldiers Dead, 23 Injured
A serious violent conflict recently erupted in the West African nation of Niger, where a military outpost in the Tillabéri region was ambushed by militants
At Least Ten Killed in Armed Ambush in DR Congo's North Kivu
A serious armed ambush occurred this week in the Beni region of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), resulting in the deaths
US Approves $1.96 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia to Bolster Defense
The U.S. Department of State officially approved a foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia this week, valued at approximately $1.96 billion, aimed at bolster
Bus Plunges into Gorge in Northern Peru, Leaving at Least 14 Dead
A serious traffic accident occurred recently in the Cajamarca region of northern Peru, when a minibus carrying multiple passengers veered off the road and
Taylor Farms Recalls Lettuce Over Parasite Contamination Linked to Mexico Source
A large-scale outbreak of cyclosporiasis has recently emerged in the United States. Following an investigation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Minnesota Wildfire Burns Over 70,000 Acres, Triggering Emergency Evacuation Orders
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has issued an urgent advisory regarding the severe wildfire threat currently facing Minnesota in the north-central United St
Iran Launches Lightning Strike on Bahraini AI Center and Airbase
The Iranian military announced this week the official launch of the eleventh phase of a military operation codenamed "Saegheh" (Lightning), involving a ser
Five Dead, Two Injured in Vietnam Industrial Park Accident; Probe Launched
A serious workplace accident occurred yesterday (23rd) in Thanh Hóa Province, Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of five workers and leaving two others injur
Iran Suspends Islamabad Memorandum Over Alleged US Breach of Agreement
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi recently stated publicly that the United States has committed serious violations of the terms stipulated
Major Fire Hits Drammen Row Houses, Prompting Emergency Aid from Eight Municipalities
A serious residential fire broke out recently in Krokstadelva, an area under the jurisdiction of Drammen, Norway. The blaze originated in a row-housing com
Wisconsin Reports First Cyclosporiasis Hospitalization, Urges Thorough Washing of Fresh Produce
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WisDHS) recently issued a public health alert confirming the state’s first hospitalization of the year due to
Kuwaiti Military Intercepts 32 Drones Violating Airspace and Launches Investigation
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense issued an official statement earlier this week, confirming that the country's military successfully intercepted and destroy
Iran Accuses U.S. of War Crimes After Airstrikes Hit Children's Hospital
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei recently accused the United States of committing "war crimes," citing a U.S. military strike near the
New York Knicks Make History by Sweeping Five Major ESPY Awards
The annual Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards (ESPYs) were held recently at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City. The ceremony's undisput
Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Militant Linked to Last Year's Abduction of Soldiers
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated in a release this week that an airstrike in the Gaza Strip successfully eliminated a member of Hamas’s military wing
Iran's Parliament Speaker: Diplomatic Doors Remain Open Despite Rising Regional Tensions
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, recently stated that despite the renewed military friction between the United States and Iran