A spate of Chinese military flights off southwestern Taiwan in recent days has prompted alarm from the island, which Beijing claims as its own, and is increasing tensions in a region already on edge. ( read original story ...)
Call Taiwan a country, French senator says, angering China
Taiwan should be called a country, a senior French senator said on Friday during a visit to Taipei, doubling down on earlier comments that have angered Beijing, which views the island as one of its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Sept exports leap on chips, strong outlook seen
Exports in September were the highest monthly figure on record, rising 29.2% from a year earlier to $39.65 billion, the Ministry of Finance said on Fr.. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan’s Sept exports leap on chips, strong outlook seen
Taiwan's exports rose for a 15th straight month in September, with the stronger-than-expected pace setting a new record, as the island's manufacturers faced sustained demand amid a global shortage of ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei, a textile and manufacturing hub, is betting big on its fashion week
Taiwan, one of Asia’s booming textile and tech markets, is betting big on its global fashion standing with a focus on Taipei Fashion Week. ( read original story ...)
China warns U.S. over reports that American forces are stationed in Taiwan
The revelation threatens to set off a spiral of military tension as the United States and its allies counter Beijing’s efforts to gain a military advantage in the region. ( read original story ...)
Taipei Fashion Week kicks off
Top Taiwanese designers showcase their spring-summer collection at the opening show of Taipei Fashion Week. The event is organised and sponsored by the government to help promote local designers. ( read original story ...)
Tony Abbott raises fears China ‘could lash out disastrously’ as Taiwan tensions grow
The former Australian prime minister uses a speech in Taipei to call on Beijing to ‘scale back the aggression’ ... ( read original story ...)
US needs to get real on Taiwan defense plans
The specter of China going to war to force Taiwan to unite with the mainland has compelled the United States, Taiwan's chief diplomatic and military ... ( read original story ...)
How U.S. Troops in Taiwan Add Even More Fuel to the China-U.S. Tinderbox
Joe Biden wants extreme competition, but not conflict,” retired PLA Senior Col. Zhou Bo tells TIME. “But my argument is that conflict is just one step away from extreme competition." ... ( read original story ...)
Former Australian PM Abbott calls for solidarity with Taiwan
A former Australian prime minister has accused China of being a bully and expressed enthusiastic support for Taiwan while visiting the democratically ruled island. ( read original story ...)
Do the US and China have a ‘Taiwan agreement’?
US President Joe Biden’s claim of a “Taiwan agreement” sparks confusion as Beijing ramps up military pressure on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
French delegation travels to Chinese Taipei, meets with island’s president
A delegation from the French senate, led by former Minister of Defense Alain Richard, has traveled to Chinese Taipei and met with president Tsai Ing-wen, days after a dramatic spike in tensions ... ( read original story ...)
China tensions: Taiwan does not seek military confrontation but will defend its freedom, President says
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation but will do whatever it takes to defend its freedom, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, amid a rise in tensions with China that has sparked alarm around ... ( read original story ...)
Former Australian PM calls for solidarity with Taiwan
Australia’s former prime minister has accused China of being a bully and expressed enthusiastic support for Taiwan while visiting the democratically ruled island. “Nothing is more pressing right now ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, says president
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, but will do whatever it takes to defend its freedom, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, amid a rise in tensions with China that has sparked alarm ... ( read original story ...)