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…
Taiwan says ‘very difficult’ to get WHO invite, but trying hard
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 said on…
Taiwan says hopes world would sanction China if it invades
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 on Saturday.…
Taiwan adds Belarus to export control list due to Ukraine war
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 also imposed…
Taiwan Q1 preliminary GDP grows faster than expected
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, supported by…
Chinese Military Stalks US Destroyer In Taiwan Strait
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 on Tuesday,…
‘COVID Will Look Like Chump Change’: Experts Lay Out What’s At Stake If China Invades Taiwan
‘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 devastating to…
SPALDING: Russia’s Botched Ukraine Invasion Still Hands China Lessons For Seizing Taiwan
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, bloody attack…
Taiwan is part of China, Beijing tells U.S
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. Defense Secretary…
Taiwan firms in China hub make uneven restart from COVID curbs
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 deliveries would…
Taiwan seeks Indo-Pacific Economic Framework membership with U.S
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. Tai last…
Taiwan says China’s threats will only increase support for island
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 as U.S.…
Taiwan central bank says rate rises will depend on inflation, will be ‘cautious’
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 data, but…
Taiwan iPhone maker Pegatron suspends operations at two China plants
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 COVID-19 protocols.…
Taiwan March exports hit new record, Ukraine war clouds outlook
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 of continued…
Taiwan tightens Russia export curbs, details tech rules
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 technology and…
U.S. discusses ‘opportunities’ for Taiwan to participate at WHO meeting
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 is excluded…
U.S. says China’s pressure on Taiwan a threat to all democracies
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. diplomat in…
Taiwan sees Ukraine war helping Chinese yuan’s internationalisation
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 challenge to…
China says Taiwan ‘taking advantage’ of Ukraine as island sends more aid
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 funds donated…
As The World Fractures, China’s Threats About Taiwan Could Not Be Any Clearer
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 soon, one…
Ukraine is model for Taiwan defense should China violate its ‘sovereignty’ -U.S. official
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 “sovereignty” by…
Taiwan says China is too busy with party congress to raise tensions now
TAIPEI – China is too busy with ensuring stability for a key Communist Party congress at the end of the year where President Xi Jinping will likely get a third term in…
China pledges peaceful growth of Taiwan ties, but opposes foreign interference
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING -Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Saturday to advance peaceful growth in relations with Taiwan and “reunification”, and said his government firmly opposes any separatist activities or…
TSMC says checking impact from Taiwan power outages
TAIPEI – Taiwan chip maker TSMC said on Thursday a number of its plants in Taiwan experienced short “power dips”, after large parts of the island were hit by power cuts, and…
U.S. former top diplomat Pompeo arrives in Taiwan, calls it ‘great nation’
TAIPEI – Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, sanctioned by China when he left office at the end of the Trump presidency, arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday and almost immediately referred…
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