Reviews of Focus Taiwan

By: The Central News Agency App

List of user reviews and ratings for Focus Taiwan

Total ratings

4.70 (Rating count: 277)

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Review summary

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.

User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.00

All time rating average: 4.70

5 star

20% (2)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-12-10	En*****	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.
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.
2025-03-22	Du*****	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!
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!
2025-02-22	Po*****	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. 🇹🇼
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. 🇹🇼
2024-05-27	ls*****	I am an American who tries to stay aware of world events and I enjoy trying to keep up with Taiwan. I have especially enjoyed the writing and insights of your reporter James Lo. He is a real asset.
I am an American who tries to stay aware of world events and I enjoy trying to keep up with Taiwan. I have especially enjoyed the writing and insights of your reporter James Lo. He is a real asset.
2021-07-28	Ki*****	I started using this app because a reporter who covers Taiwan and China news for a major publication said that the best app for English information was FocusTaiwan. It has kept me abreast of all the latest COVID-19 news on the island plus, typhoon reports. Update:I still feel that Focus Taiwan is an excellent source for news. Except my app has a bug in it. I just reset everything on my iPhone but unfortunately, I still can’t read an article in peace because videos keep coming on which overtake the screen. Please fix this problem! By the way, when I reset the phone, I deleted the app and downloaded a new app hoping this problem would be fixed. Unfortunately, it still persists. No other app causes me this problem.
I started using this app because a reporter who covers Taiwan and China news for a major publication said that the best app for English information was FocusTaiwan. It has kept me abreast of all the latest COVID-19 news on the island plus, typhoon reports. Update:I still feel that Focus Taiwan is an excellent source for news. Except my app has a bug in it. I just reset everything on my iPhone but unfortunately, I still can’t read an article in peace because videos keep coming on which overtake the screen. Please fix this problem! By the way, when I reset the phone, I deleted the app and downloaded a new app hoping this problem would be fixed. Unfortunately, it still persists. No other app causes me this problem.
2021-07-21	So*****	Wish I could read the news but it’s impossible woth the video ad hijacks. Hope they can fix this soon.
Wish I could read the news but it’s impossible woth the video ad hijacks. Hope they can fix this soon.
2018-05-30	Is*****	Shows me the news I want to see, but not updated for iphone 8.
Shows me the news I want to see, but not updated for iphone 8.
2014-04-19	Ti*****	I can't open, it keeps crashing.
I can't open, it keeps crashing.
2012-06-21	Pa*****	Good.
Good.
2011-08-24	Wi*****	更新時要先移除程式
更新時要先移除程式