Taiwan braces for typhoon Koinu, torrential rain expected
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan issued a land warning on Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Koinu which is expected to bring heavy rain and …
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Taiwan investigating accusation submarine program details leaked
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan prosecutors said on Monday they are investigating accusations that people tried to interfere in the island’s submarine program and that details …
Two elves and a scroll: China military releases animation on Taiwan ‘reunification’
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese military released an animated short film on National Day showing pieces of a scroll painting torn in two more than …
China says drills near Taiwan target ‘arrogance’ of separatists
By Bernard Orr and Roger Tung BEIJING/TAPEI (Reuters) -China said on Wednesday its recent series of drills near Taiwan aimed at combating the “arrogance” of …
China Is On The Fast Track To Wage War Against Taiwan — And The US, Experts Say
China Is On The Fast Track To Wage War Against Taiwan — And The US, Experts Say Micaela Burrow on September 24, 2023 China is …
Taiwan expects to deploy two new submarines by 2027 -security adviser
By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan hopes to deploy at least two new, domestically developed submarines by 2027, and possibly equip later models with …
Taiwan raises concerns about situation ‘getting out of hand’ with China drills
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The increased frequency of China’s military activities around Taiwan recently has raised the risk of events “getting out of hand” and sparking …
Taiwan says Chinese movements ‘abnormal’, flags amphibious drills
By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) – Recent Chinese military movements around Taiwan were “abnormal”, the island’s defence minister said on Friday, flagging …
Paraguay president backs Taiwan joining UN system
(Reuters) – Paraguay supports Taiwan joining the United Nations system, the South American country’s president, Santiago Pena, said on Tuesday, speaking at the U.N. General …
US officials warn government shutdown could slow weapons to Ukraine, Taiwan
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. State and Defense Department officials warned on Tuesday that a possible government shutdown could affect international weapons shipments …
Taiwan urges China to stop ‘destructive’ military activities
By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s defence ministry on Monday urged China to stop “destructive, unilateral action” after reporting a sharp rise …
Taiwan blasts Elon Musk over latest China comments
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan is “not for sale”, the island’s foreign minister said in a stern rebuke to Elon Musk who asserted Taiwan was an …
China economic woes could raise Taiwan risks, says US House committee chair
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s economic slowdown could increase the risk of Beijing taking military action toward Taiwan, the Republican chair of a …
US, Canadian warships transit Taiwan Strait in latest joint mission
TAIPEI (Reuters) -A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said, marking the second such joint mission …
Taiwan August exports fall less than expected, growth seen resuming
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports dropped for the 12th consecutive month in August but less sharply than expected, and may return to growth in September …
‘Let’s Get Real Here’: Vivek Ramaswamy Spars With Fox News Anchor Over Taiwan Policy
‘Let’s Get Real Here’: Vivek Ramaswamy Spars With Fox News Anchor Over Taiwan Policy Harold Hutchison on September 1, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy …
China Sends Dozens Of Aircraft, Vessels Toward Taiwan Days After Biden Admin Greenlit $500-Million Arms Sale
China Sends Dozens Of Aircraft, Vessels Toward Taiwan Days After Biden Admin Greenlit $500-Million Arms Sale Kate Anderson on August 26, 2023 The Taiwan defense …
US Approves $500 Million Sale To Taiwan For F-16 Search & Tracking System
US Approves $500 Million Sale To Taiwan For F-16 Search & Tracking System Micaela Burrow on August 24, 2023 The Biden administration approved a $500 …
On frontline island with China, Taiwan president says peace comes through strength
By Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang KINMEN, Taiwan (Reuters) – Maintaining peace needs a powerful defence, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, as she …
Taiwan not planning new risk control for China property exposure – sources
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s top financial regulator has no plan to impose strengthened risk control rules for Taiwan banks and insurers exposed to the Chinese …
US urges China to cease military pressure against Taiwan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. urged China on Saturday to stop pressuring Taiwan, after Beijing launched military drills around the democratically governed island in response …
Taiwan VP in eye of the storm as China drills to protest US visit
By Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s vice president and front-runner to be the island’s next president, William Lai, is in the …
Taiwan sees economic growth this year at slowest in 8 years
By Jeanny Kao and Faith Hung TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export-dependent economy will probably grow at its slowest pace in eight years this year, the …
GOP Presidential Candidate Says US Commitment To Taiwan ‘Will Change’ Once We No Longer Need Their Semiconductors
GOP Presidential Candidate Says US Commitment To Taiwan ‘Will Change’ Once We No Longer Need Their Semiconductors Harold Hutchison on August 14, 2023 Republican presidential …
US bank Citi completes sale of Taiwan consumer unit to Singapore’s DBS
By Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) – U.S. bank Citigroup has completed the sale and migration of its Taiwan consumer businesses to Singapore’s DBS Group, …
Japan ex-PM Aso’s ‘fight for Taiwan’ remark in line with official view, lawmaker says
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso’s remark on Tuesday that his country must show “the resolve to fight” to …
Taiwan reports second large-scale China air force incursion this week
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Ten Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defence zone on Wednesday accompanying five Chinese warships engaged in “combat readiness” patrols, the …
Chris Christie Says If ‘We Cut And Run On Ukraine,’ Americans Will Have To Fight For Taiwan
Chris Christie Says If ‘We Cut And Run On Ukraine,’ Americans Will Have To Fight For Taiwan Jake Smith on August 8, 2023 2024 Republican …
Biden signs law implementing first part of U.S. trade pact with Taiwan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden signed legislation on Monday implementing the U.S. and Taiwan’s “21st Century” trade initiative and issued a statement saying …
China opposes planned U.S. visit by Taiwan vice president
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Thursday said it firmly opposes any form of official exchange between the United States and Taiwan, and resolutely opposes “sneaky …
Biden Admin Rushes More Security Aid To Taiwan Amid Growing Threat From China
Biden Admin Rushes More Security Aid To Taiwan Amid Growing Threat From China Jake Smith on August 2, 2023 The Biden administration will ask Congress …
Taiwan boosts counter-espionage effort after suspected China infiltration
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s military vowed on Wednesday to step up counter-espionage efforts as authorities investigated several serving and former military officers suspected of spying …
DeSantis says he would aim to deter Chinese invasion of Taiwan
By Kanishka Singh and Costas Pitas WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Monday he would aim to deter China from invading Taiwan if …
US Prepping Long-Promised Weapons Aid Package For Taiwan
US Prepping Long-Promised Weapons Aid Package For Taiwan Micaela Burrow on July 28, 2023 President Joe Biden will approve a weapons package for Taiwan, which …
Years after #MeToo first swept the world, Taiwan races to respond
By Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) – Six years after the #MeToo movement rose to global prominence and toppled powerful perpetrators of sexual abuse, Taiwan is …
Philippines closely monitors threat of invasion of Taiwan – defence chief
MANILA (Reuters) – The threat of China invading Taiwan is something U.S. military ally the Philippines is monitoring on a daily basis as part of …
Taiwan says looking to buy NASAMS air defence system from US
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan is looking to buy National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, or NASAMS, from the United States to upgrade its air defence capabilities …
Taiwan ruling party pledges steady hand as opposition rallies
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – The front-runner to be Taiwan’s next president pledged on Sunday to be a steady hand who would keep the …
Divisive China, Taiwan bids to join Pacific trade pact in focus at meet
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Members of a major trans-Pacific trade pact meeting in Auckland on Sunday are set to discuss applications by China …
US needs to speed up delivery of weapons to Taiwan – US general
By Idrees Ali TOKYO (Reuters) – The United States and its allies need to speed up the delivery of weapons to Taiwan in the coming …
Taiwan June exports slump the most in 14 years on weak China, US demand
By Roger Tung and Faith Hung TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s exports fell more than expected in June, slumping the most in almost 14 years, as the …
China aims to sap Taiwan morale with ‘escape plan’ misinformation – sources
By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) – China has launched a misinformation campaign that includes news reports Taiwan’s president has an “escape plan” in the event …
Taiwan presidential front-runner says he can keep peace with China
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Leading Taiwan presidential candidate William Lai wrote in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that he could keep the peace with China …
Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through strait
TAIPEI (Reuters) -A Chinese aircraft carrier group led by the vessel Shandong sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan’s defence ministry said, amid …
Taiwan seeks closer EU ties in return for chip investment – minister
By Philip Blenkinsop (Reuters) – European countries should strengthen relations with Taiwan if they want continued Taiwanese investment in semiconductor production, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu …
Taiwan says will it keep talking to US on forex policies
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank said on Saturday it has smooth communication channels with the U.S. Treasury Department and will keep talking with them …
Taiwan agrees to fully open to Canadian beef imports ahead of trade deal
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s government on Thursday agreed to fully open its market to imports of Canadian beef, lifting a stumbling block as Taipei angles …
Biden Admin Prepping Plans To Evacuate Americans From Taiwan: REPORT
Biden Admin Prepping Plans To Evacuate Americans From Taiwan: REPORT Jennie Taer on June 12, 2023 The Biden administration is working on preparing plans to …
Taiwan set to hold rates steady as inflationary pressure eases, exports remain weak: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank is expected to leave its policy rate unchanged this week, according to most economists polled by Reuters, as inflationary …
Taiwan sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait’s median line
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s air force scrambled into action on Sunday after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as …