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 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 visits” by Taiwan “independence separatists”. China urges…
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 next month to green-light arms funding for…
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 for China. China, which is pressing the…
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 he wins the 2024 presidential election, saying…
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 is under threat from China, worth more…
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 racing to reform laws and provide training…
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 Manila’s contingency plans for possible conflict in…
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 having seen how well they work in…
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 peace with China, as his two opponents…
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 and Taiwan to join the group, proposals…
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 years to help the island defend itself,…
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 island struggled with persistent weakness in demand…
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 of a Chinese invasion, aiming to sap…
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 if elected, reiterating his willingness for talks…
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 heightened military tension over the island Beijing…
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 said during a visit to Europe last…
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 about foreign exchange policies, after the United…
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 to sign a bilateral investment agreement with…
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 evacuate Americans in Taiwan, The Messenger reported…
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 pressures ease and the island’s export-driven economy…
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 the island’s defence ministry said four Chinese…
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 earlier this year. The embassy in Beijing…
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 Pentagon official said Europe is unlikely to…
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 in the sensitive waterway at a time…
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 anniversary of the crackdown in Beijing, saying…
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