He told reporters that "using Taiwan to control China" or "rely on foreigners to build oneself up" was wishful thinking. The military exercise was "legitimate and necessary for th ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Holds Military Exercises Near Taiwan As US Diplomat Visits
China said Friday it was conducting military exercises near the Taiwan Strait, as a top US diplomat visits the self-ruled island in a move that has angered Beijing. Relations between the United States ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei adds 4 quarantine measures for migrant workers
The New Taipei City Government Labor Affairs Bureau (新北市政府勞工局) announced last week some new regulations on migrant workers’ home quarantine facility standards, adding four new measures to current ... ( read original story ...)
State Department official arrives in Taiwan, prompting another Chinese warning
U.S. Under Secretary of State Keith Krach arrived in Taiwan on Thursday for the second visit by a high-level American official in two months, prompting ... ( read original story ...)
Continued Consolidation Predicted For Taiwan Bourse
The Taiwan stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which it had jumped nearly 300 points or 2.4 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 12,870-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
This Pacific Island province is so frustrated with China’s presence that it’s pushing for independence
How a repatriation flight from Guangzhou to a Pacific island sparked anger over China's influence — and prompted a province to launch an independence referendum. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles That Can Hit China
The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is Really Struggling To Complete Its New Missile Frigate
The Taiwanese navy hasn’t bought a new large warship in, well, a long time. Taipei is determined to change that. But it’s not going well. The Republic of China fleet operates a mix of license-built ... ( read original story ...)
US charges 5 Chinese for global hacking campaign
The US Department of Justice has charged five Chinese with hacks targeting more than 100 companies and institutions in the US and abroad, including social media and video game companies, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration readies major arms sale to Taiwan
The Trump administration is expected to soon approve another major weapons sale including drones to Taiwan, according to congressional and administration sources. The move comes as the US and Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
The end of ‘strategic ambiguity’ regarding Taiwan
Members of Congress have issued statements and drafted legislation calling into question the longstanding policy of strategic ambiguity—in which Taipei could not be sure ... More seriously, the ... ( read original story ...)
Kura Sushi goes all in on Taiwan, citing island’s COVID response
TAIPEI -- Kura Sushi Asia debuted for over-the-counter trading on the Taipei Exchange Thursday, raising about $17 million that will go toward expanding its presence in Taiwan and other parts of Asia. ( read original story ...)
Office urges closer ties to the EU
More Taiwanese investments in Europe would yield economic gains and closer ties, European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan Director Filip Grzegorzewski told a news conference yesterday ahead of the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Taiwan c.bank revises up growth outlook on strong export, consumer demand
Taiwan's central bank revised up its growth outlook for the year on Thursday amid signs the island's export-dependent economy is bouncing back from the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, and ... ( read original story ...)
The US election could be a danger for Taiwan, an opportunity for China
Recent exercises are military preparation for an assault on Taiwan, intended to subjugate it before the U.S. and its allies can respond. ( read original story ...)
China Threatens U.S. Over Taiwan Visit: ‘Stones May Become Torpedoes’
The trip by Undersecretary of State Keith Krach reportedly to discuss new weapons sales comes amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and the much larger military on the mainland. ( read original story ...)