Features & Capabilities

Focus Taiwan is the leading English-language news app from CNA, delivering breaking coverage across politics, business, tech, sports, culture, and beyond. The app mirrors the Focus Taiwan site and now adds a Media section featuring a playlist of the latest 30 stories in audio and video formats, making it easy to listen or watch on the go.

It supports intuitive mobile gestures—swipe to browse categories and articles, and bookmark items with the new My Stories feature. Users can adjust font size and layout from the Menu, and provide feedback via app_feature@cna.com.tw to shape future updates.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
The Central News Agency
Rating:
4.70
(269)
1 new ratings
Version:
2.10.3 Last updated: 2026-04-22
Version code:
884581979
Creation date:
2011-06-28
Compatible devices:
Size:
30.08MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
The Central News Agency
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/focus-taiwan/id444442003
Website:
https://focustaiwan.tw/

User Reviews

Reviewers praise Focus Taiwan for credible, drama-free reporting and accessible English coverage, with appreciation for its journalism. However, several users report two recurring issues: intrusive video ads that hijack reading, and compatibility problems on older devices (iPad and iPhone 8), along with update quirks.
Pros
  • Credible, drama-free, factual news about Taiwan.
  • English edition of Focus Taiwan is well-liked and accessible.
  • Notable reporters (e.g., James Lo) are valued assets contributing to quality journalism.
Cons
  • Intrusive video ads that hijack the reading experience.
  • Compatibility issues on older devices (iPad and iPhone 8) and not optimized for those devices.
Recent reviews
I hope the courageous reporters and journalists keep doing a great job of bringing democracy and freedom to the great country of Taiwan, so that all Taiwanese citizens live well-informed lives. And keep democracy alive and well for future generations of Taiwanese people in the world. We in the United States of America hope that Taiwan becomes a beacon of democracy and stands alongside Japan to keep freedom and democracy along with the progressive freedom of speech ideals and development without oppression coercion or retaliation.
by En*****, 2025-12-10

Hi! I really like this English version of CNA app. But it really looks weird on iPad, will you develop a version for iPad users? I’m really looking forward to it!
by Du*****, 2025-03-22

I lived in Taiwan for 6 years (through the COVID 19 pandemic). Now that I’m back in the USA and it’s 2025 this is my to go news. It’s drama free, factual, and dare I say gives me hope that peace and kindness still exist. I also think if any country is going to know about another pandemic, it will be Taiwan and likely they will be first (as they showed with COVID). I don’t trust the USA to inform us of any health related issues with Trump and RFK “leading”. Taiwan is a democratic society that is science and data focused, a true role model for other counties. 🇹🇼
by Po*****, 2025-02-22
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