Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s homegrown submarine programme will remain on track, the defence minister said on Wednesday, after the head of the programme resigned due to what he said were unfair attacks…
China says U.S. sending ‘very wrong, dangerous signals’ on Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States is sending “very wrong, dangerous signals” on Taiwan, and the more rampant Taiwan independence activities are the less likely a peaceful settlement will be, Chinese Foreign…
U.S. Vice President Harris to discuss Taiwan security in Asia -official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will discuss Taiwan security during bilateral meetings with the leaders of Japan and South Korea when she visits the region next week, a senior…
China blockade would be act of war, Taiwan would not surrender, official says
By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – A Chinese blockade of Taiwan or the seizure of an offshore island would be considered an act of war and Taiwan would not…
Apple helps Taiwan export orders resume growth in August, outlook mixed
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s export orders unexpectedly expanded in August on strong demand for technology and new consumer electronics product launches like iPhones even as the island’s largest market China faced continued headwinds.…
Analysis-Biden hints at risky policy shift on Taiwan independence
By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Overshadowed by U.S. President Joe Biden’s headline-grabbing vow that American forces would defend Taiwan against a Chinese attack was his hint at possibly…
Taiwan August export orders likely contract as demand eases – Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders likely contracted for a second straight month in August, and at a similar pace from the previous month as global demand cools, a Reuters poll showed…
EU lawmakers condemn China’s live-fire exercises in Taiwan Strait
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Members of the European Parliament backed a resolution on Thursday that condemned China’s live-fire military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and called for closer ties between the European Union and…
U.S. to discuss new chips bill with Taiwan next month
By Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) – The United States will hold talks with Taiwan next month to discuss new U.S. legislation designed to boost the American semiconductor industry, the top U.S. diplomat…
Biden administration talking with Congress about Taiwan security bill -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is talking with lawmakers on Capitol Hill about Taiwan security legislation, the White House said on Tuesday. “We look forward to working with Congress on this…
Taiwan exports up in Aug; war in Ukraine, inflation cloud outlook
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports eked out growth in August helped by demand for technology products, though shipments to China dropped on economic woes there and the government said the outlook was…
Taiwan central bank calls for fiscal stimulus as external demand slows
TAIPEI (Reuters) -The head of Taiwan’s central bank said on Wednesday that external demand momentum will slow next year and an expansionary fiscal policy should be adopted to stimulate domestic demand. The…
Taiwan to resume visa free entry for some countries in latest reopening step
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan will resume visa free entry for visitors from countries including the United States and Canada from next week, the government said on Monday, as it continues to ease…
Taiwan August exports seen up for 26th straight month: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports likely rose for the 26th straight month in August although at a slower pace than in July, amid fears of a global recession, uncertainties due to the…
Taiwan Shoots Down Possible Chinese Drone
Taiwan Shoots Down Possible Chinese Drone Micaela Burrow on September 1, 2022 Taiwan’s military shot down an unidentified drone that violated its airspace Thursday following the government’s promise to respond with force…
Taiwan Vows To Counterattack If China Violates Its Territory
Taiwan Vows To Counterattack If China Violates Its Territory Micaela Burrow on August 31, 2022 Taiwan’s defense ministry threatened Wednesday that it would strike Chinese armed forces if they come within 12…
Taiwan shoots down drone for first time off Chinese coast
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s military for the first time shot down an unidentified civilian drone that entered its airspace near an islet off the Chinese coast on Thursday, after the government vowed…
Taiwan president says she looks forward to producing ‘democracy chips’ with U.S
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan looks forward to producing “democracy chips” with the United States, President Tsai Ing-wen told the visiting governor of the U.S. state of Arizona, Doug Ducey, on Thursday, the latest…
Biden To Request $1.1 Billion Arms Package For Taiwan
Biden To Request $1.1 Billion Arms Package For Taiwan Micaela Burrow on August 30, 2022 The Biden administration will request Congress to authorize roughly $1.1 billion weapons sale for Taiwan amid an…
US Naval Vessels Transit Through Taiwan Strait As Chinese Military Looks On
US Naval Vessels Transit Through Taiwan Strait As Chinese Military Looks On Micaela Burrow on August 29, 2022 Two U.S. Navy warships transited through the Taiwan Strait under close watch from the…
Taiwan fires warning shots at Chinese drone near offshore island
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s military on Tuesday fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which buzzed an islet controlled by Taiwan near the Chinese coast, a military spokesperson said. The drone headed…
Taiwan opposition defends ‘brave’ China outreach after controversial visit
By Ben Blanchard TAOYUAN, Taiwan (Reuters) – The head of Taiwan’s main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT) defended its “brave” outreach to Beijing on Sunday after a senior official visited China on…
U.S. Senator Blackburn arrives in Taiwan – live TV footage
TAIPEI (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn arrived in Taiwan’s capital Taipei on Thursday on board a U.S. military aircraft, live television footage from the downtown Songshan airport showed. Blackburn is a…
Taiwan opposition politician takes war games concerns to China
TAIPEI (Reuters) – A senior member of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has told a top Chinese official of Taiwanese people’s concerns about Beijing’s war games near the island, in…
Taiwan to deploy drone defence systems after rock-throwing video emerges
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan will next year begin deploying drone defence systems on its offshore islands, the defence ministry said, after footage emerged of Taiwanese soldiers throwing stones at a Chinese drone…
Taiwan president warns of heavy price to pay for an invasion
TAIPEI (Reuters) – A heavy price would be paid for invading or trying to invade Taiwan and it would be condemned by the international community, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday. “What…
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