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 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 speeding up its military preparation to invade…
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 missiles, to strengthen deterrence against the Chinese…
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 an accidental clash, the island’s defence minister…
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 amphibious exercises in addition to drills Taipei…
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 Assembly (UNGA). Due to a 1971 U.N.…
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 by the United States, including to Ukraine…
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 in Chinese military activities near the island,…
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 integral part of China, as the billionaire…
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 U.S. congressional committee on China said on…
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 since June and coinciding with the leaders…
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 ahead of the year-end holiday shopping season,…
‘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 clashed with Fox News anchor John Roberts…
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 ministry announced Saturday that Chinese military aircraft…
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 million sale of equipment to boost F-16…
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 made a rare visit to a frontline…
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 real estate market due to high loan…
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 to Taiwan Vice President William Lai’s U.S.…
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 eye of the storm after China launched…
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 government’s statistics office said on Friday, held…
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 candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said Monday that American…
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, it said on Monday. The now transferred…
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 defend Taiwan from attack was in line…
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 island’s defence ministry said, the second such…
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 presidential hopeful and former New Jersey Gov.…
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 certain sections of the law “raise constitutional…
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