Honduras opens embassy in China after cutting ties to Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) – Honduras opened an embassy in China on Sunday, Chinese state media reported, after the Central American nation cut diplomatic relations with Taiwan …
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Former Trump Pentagon Official Says US ‘Should Not’ Rely On Europe If China Invades Taiwan
Former Trump Pentagon Official Says US ‘Should Not’ Rely On Europe If China Invades Taiwan Jake Smith on June 6, 2023 A former Trump administration …
US, Canadian navies stage rare joint mission through Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI (Reuters) – A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said, in a rare joint mission …
Theatre in democratic Taiwan stages Hong Kong play about Tiananmen square
By Angie Teo and Jessie Pang TAIPEI (Reuters) – A Taiwan theatre is showcasing a Hong Kong play about Tiananmen Square to mark the 34th …
Nvidia CEO feels safe relying on Taiwan for chips
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – Nvidia Corp, a major supplier of chips and computing systems for artificial intelligence (AI), feels “perfectly safe” about relying …
Taiwan central bank sees export momentum picking up in H2
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s economic growth is likely to be low in the first half of the year under continuing global inflationary pressure, but export …
Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through strait
TAIPEI (Reuters) -The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday accompanied by two other ships, Taiwan’s defence ministry said, in the …
Taiwan cuts GDP forecast, export outlook as global demand weakens
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s economy will probably grow more slowly in 2023 than previously forecast, the government’s statistics office said on Friday, as weakening global demand …
Debt ceiling dispute delays US congressional Taiwan trip
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Negotiators’ continuing failure to reach an agreement to lift the U.S. debt ceiling forced the House of Representatives’ new China committee to …
Factbox-US-China tensions intensify over tech to Taiwan flashpoints
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A U.S. lawmaker’s demand for trade curbs on a Chinese memory chipmaker in response to China calling products from Micron Technology a …
In Taiwan, former UK PM Truss warns against appeasing China
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Former British prime minister Liz Truss said in Taiwan on Wednesday the West must avoid appeasing China and show unwavering support for the …
Taiwan speaker hails Japan, South Korea and Philippines for ‘crescent of defense’
By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The speaker of Taiwan’s parliament praised Japan, South Korea and the Philippines on Tuesday for helping …
Buffett’s Dairy Queen sees Taiwan among possible new markets, while mindful of geopolitics
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen is exploring options to expand in new markets, perhaps including Taiwan, the company’s CEO said, even …
Taiwan conflict, maritime code to figure in ASEAN talks, Marcos says
By Karen Lema (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said the prospect of tensions escalating over Taiwan was a “grave concern” to Southeast …
U.S. moving ahead with $500 million in arms aid for Taiwan, source says
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to send $500 million worth of weapons aid to Taiwan using the same …
US senators urge Biden to negotiate tax agreement with Taiwan
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic and Republican U.S. senators announced legislation on Thursday authorizing President Joe Biden’s administration to negotiate a tax agreement …
Taiwan central bank may keep raising interest rates, minutes show
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank debated the need for further rate hikes this year to combat persistent inflation, minutes from its last board meeting …
Taiwan seeking US cooperation to make next generation fighters
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan is seeking U.S. cooperation to make the island’s next domestically developed fighter jet, the head of Taiwanese defence contractor Aerospace Industrial …
Paraguay election result calms fear of another Taiwan ally falling (for now)
By Lucinda Elliott ASUNCION (Reuters) – News of Santiago Pena’s election victory in Paraguay will be cheered by officials in Taiwan, which faces an uphill …
Philippines’ Marcos may discuss Taiwan in U.S but trade tops agenda – envoy
By Poppy McPherson and Karen Lema (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr may discuss tensions over Taiwan with U.S counterpart Joe Biden at the …
Taiwan or China? Paraguay’s dilemma puts election race in the spotlight
By Lucinda Elliott and Daniela Desantis ASUNCION (Reuters) – From Paraguayan capital Asuncion to Taipei and Washington, diplomats, officials – and farmers – are closely …
Taiwan says tracking Chinese carrier off its southeast coast
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Monday that a Chinese carrier group led by the Shandong was about 120 nautical miles off the …
Guatemala not asking Taiwan for ‘free money’, does not owe debt like Honduras
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Guatemala is not asking for “free money” from Taiwan and does not owe debt in the same way Honduras does, but is …
China’s foreign minister: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Friday that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China, and that it is right …
US war game on Taiwan shows need for ‘decisive action’ to boost arms
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional war game simulating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan showed the need to arm the island “to …
‘Everybody’s Guessing’: Pentagon Tells Congress US Needs To Be Ready For Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan Any Moment
‘Everybody’s Guessing’: Pentagon Tells Congress US Needs To Be Ready For Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan Any Moment Micaela Burrow on April 18, 2023 The U.S. …
US Doubts Ability To Detect Early Warnings For Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan, Leaked Docs Show
US Doubts Ability To Detect Early Warnings For Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan, Leaked Docs Show Micaela Burrow on April 15, 2023 U.S. intelligence noted that …
China to close airspace north of Taiwan April 16-18 -sources
(Reuters) – China is planning to close the airspace north of Taiwan from April 16 to 18, four sources with knowledge of the matter said, …
US Defense Contractors Lay Groundwork For Plan To Massively Ramp Up Weapons Production With Taiwan
US Defense Contractors Lay Groundwork For Plan To Massively Ramp Up Weapons Production With Taiwan Micaela Burrow on April 11, 2023 A coterie of U.S. …
China Says It Is ‘Ready To Fight’ After Practicing Taiwan Strike From Aircraft Carrier
China Says It Is ‘Ready To Fight’ After Practicing Taiwan Strike From Aircraft Carrier Micaela Burrow on April 10, 2023 China said it successfully completed …
Kremlin says China has every right to conduct Taiwan exercises, France cannot mediate in Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Monday that China had every right to respond to what it called repeated “provocations” against it and carry …
Foxconn plans $800 million investment in southern Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Foxconn is planning to invest T$25 billion ($820 million) in the next three years in new manufacturing facilities in southern Taiwan to …
As Chinese military exercises, US lawmaker pledges training for Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) – A senior U.S. lawmaker pledged on Saturday to help provide training for Taiwan’s armed force and to speed up the delivery of …
China Declares Patrol Around Taiwan After Speaker Visit
China Declares Patrol Around Taiwan After Speaker Visit Micaela Burrow on April 6, 2023 Beijing’s maritime security administration said Wednesday it would impose a three-day …
US House speaker McCarthy meets Taiwan leader in California, despite Chinese warnings
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, becoming the most senior U.S. figure to …
Factbox-Diplomatic competition between Taiwan and China
(Reuters) – Taiwan and China have engaged for years in competition for diplomatic recognition, but the pendulum has long swung decisively in Beijing’s favour. Honduras …
Factbox-Relations between Taiwan and the United States
(Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday on what is officially called a transit on her way to Guatemala and …
Czech parliament speaker, in Taiwan, says we’ll always stand with you
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The speaker of the lower chamber of the Czech parliament told Taiwanese lawmakers on Tuesday that her country and Taiwan are bound …
Taiwan president reviews troops ahead of sensitive U.S. visit
CHIAYI, Taiwan (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited army engineers on Saturday and reviewed their training, saying that defending democracy is the armed forces’ …
White House: No reason for China to react to Taiwan president’s U.S. visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday there is no reason for China to react to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the …
Taiwan Feb export orders miss forecast, China a big drag
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders in February shrank for a sixth straight month, though at a slower pace, dragged down by China and as …
Taiwan central bank says raising rates could help curb inflation expectations
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s deputy central bank governor said on Monday that raising interest rates may help curb inflation expectations, although also noting an aversion …
Taiwan set to stand pat on rates amid global financial woes – Reuters Poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged this week, according to economists polled by Reuters, as the island’s …
Taiwan central bank deputy governor: Current wave of inflation is not short-term phenomenon
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The current wave of inflation in Taiwan is not a short-term phenomenon and has fanned expectations for continued high inflation rates, the …
Taiwan says soldier who went missing has been found in China
TAIPEI (Reuters) – A Taiwanese soldier serving on an islet close to the Chinese coast who went missing last week has been found in China, …
Taiwan to allow more China flights in show of goodwill
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s government said on Thursday it would allow the resumption of more direct flights to China that had been stopped due to …
Taiwan president plans ‘transit’ in Los Angeles, New York -government minister
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen plans to stop off in Los Angeles and New York as part of a visit to Central America, …
Taiwan Convinces Kevin McCarthy To Cancel Visit In Bid To Placate China
Taiwan Convinces Kevin McCarthy To Cancel Visit In Bid To Placate China Micaela Burrow on March 6, 2023 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet Taiwan’s …
US State Department approves potential sale of F-16 munitions to Taiwan- Pentagon
(Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 munitions and related equipment to Taiwan in a deal valued at $619 …
Taiwan reports 19 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Wednesday it had spotted 19 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone in the past …