Taiwan prepares to ring in 2026: Watch hereBy Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer, with CNATaiwan is gearing up to celebrate the New Year at events across the country, headlined by the annual countdown and Taipei 101 fireworks display at midnight. See below for lineups and links:Fireworks are set off along the Tamsui River in New Taipei City to welcome 2025 on Dec. 31 last year. The livestream can be viewed on the Taipei City Government’s YouTube. New Taipei CityNew Taipei City is to hold its fireworks display earlier in the evening at 8:26pm in Tamsui District (淡水). More information is available on the event’s Web site.

Source: Taipei Times December 31, 2025 09:58 UTC