Behind the scenes in Japan, a welcome for Biden’s defence of Taiwan
By Tim Kelly TOKYO – For Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden’s comment he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan signalled no formal change in policy. But behind…
By Tim Kelly TOKYO – For Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden’s comment he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan signalled no formal change in policy. But behind…
Here’s How The Navy Responded To China’s Mock Invasion Of Taiwan Philip Lenczycki on May 11, 2022 A premier U.S. Navy warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday in…
Chinese Military Surrounds Taiwan In Massive ‘Rehearsal’ Of Invasion Plans Philip Lenczycki on May 10, 2022 The Chinese military encircled Taiwan from the east and west, cutting the island off…
WASHINGTON – China would prefer to take over neighboring Taiwan without military action but is working to get to a position where its military could prevail even if the United…
TAIPEI/BEIJING -It will be “very difficult” for Taiwan to get an invite to a major World Health Organization meeting this month, but efforts are continuing, Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu…
TAIPEI – Taiwan hopes that the world would sanction China like it is sanctioning Russia for its war on Ukraine if Beijing invaded the island, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said…
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s government imposed controls on exports of technology to Belarus on Friday, saying Minsk was directly involved in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The restrictions – which the island…
By Jeanny Kao and Yimou Lee TAIPEI -Taiwan’s economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter compared with the previous three months but still performed better than expected,…
Chinese Military Stalks US Destroyer In Taiwan Strait Philip Lenczycki on April 27, 2022 Chinese military forces reportedly stalked a U.S. Navy destroyer as it passed through the Taiwan Strait…
‘COVID Will Look Like Chump Change’: Experts Lay Out What’s At Stake If China Invades Taiwan Samantha Renck on April 27, 2022 A potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be…
SPALDING: Russia’s Botched Ukraine Invasion Still Hands China Lessons For Seizing Taiwan Robert Spalding on April 20, 2022 With the eyes and hearts of the world fixed on Russia’s ruthless,…
HONG KONG – Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a rare phone call with U.S.…
TAIPEI -Taiwan firms making chip and electronic components reported a mixed picture on Wednesday on work resumption in the eastern Chinese city of Kunshan after COVID-19 curbs, with some warning…
TAIPEI – A senior Taiwanese minister has pressed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to include the island in the United States’ forthcoming Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, his office said on Tuesday.…
TAIPEI – China’s military threats against Taiwan will only increase support for the island from the United States and other democracies, the foreign ministry said after China conducted drills nearby…
By Liang-sa Loh TAIPEI -Taiwan central bank governor Yang Chin-long said on Wednesday inflation would slow by the third quarter and any rate rise decisions would depend on consumer price…
TAIPEI -Taiwan’s Pegatron Corp, which assembles iPhones for Apple Inc, said on Tuesday it had suspended operations at its Shanghai and Kunshan plants in China due to the government’s strict…
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s exports rose for a 21st straight month in March to a new record in line with forecasts, boosted by continued strong tech demand, though the government warned…
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s government said on Wednesday it was tightening export curbs to Russia as part of sanctions on the country for its invasion of Ukraine, detailing rules to prevent…
TAIPEI – U.S. and Taiwanese officials have held talks on expanding Taiwan’s international participation including “opportunities” for the island to attend a major World Health Organization meeting next month. Taiwan…
TAIPEI – China’s diplomatic and military pressure on Taiwan represents a threat to all democracies and the United States is committed to helping the island defend itself, the top U.S.…
TAIPEI – The war in Ukraine and Russia’s effective exclusion from the global currency system could be an opportunity for China to raise the profile of its currency in a…
BEIJING/TAIPEI – China’s government on Wednesday lambasted Taiwan’s humanitarian aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia as “taking advantage of other’s difficulties” after the island announced it was sending more…
As The World Fractures, China’s Threats About Taiwan Could Not Be Any Clearer Gordon G. Chang on March 11, 2022 On Saturday, Beijing signaled it was going to take Taiwan…
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s stiff resistance against the invasion by Russian forces could be a model for Taiwan to defend itself should China choose to violate the island’s…