Taiwan would receive ally status with the United States under a new plan to upgrade the island’s military before a potential attack from China. ( read original story ...)
Menendez, Graham propose overhaul of US policy toward Taiwan
Senate lawmakers on Friday introduced bipartisan legislation to overhaul U.S. policy toward Taiwan, defining key American commitments to the democratic island’s defense against a Chinese military ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei cools tempers by cutting traffic light wait time for summer
More than 770 crossings will have countdowns shorted by up to a minute and a half ... ( read original story ...)
US Senators’ Taiwan bill to ‘restructure’ relations with Taipei
Republican and Democrat duo introduce draft legislation which includes proposed changes to Washington’s long-standing policy. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan war fears grow as China launches new 100,000-ton aircraft carrier with massive bomber fleet to match US Navy
CHINA has launched a huge new aircraft carrier capable of carrying a fleet of warplanes that matches the power of US Navy for the first time. The unveiling of 100,000 ton Fujian comes as fears of ... ( read original story ...)
Residents say China used health tracker for crowd control
Angry bank customers were travelling to a central China city to try and retrieve their savings from troubled rural banks when they were stopped in their tracks ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bond Yield Tumbles Most in 18 Years After Rate Decision
Taiwan’s benchmark bond yield fell the most in 18 years after the central bank delivered a smaller-than-expected rate hike on Thursday and US Treasury yields declined. ( read original story ...)
Taipei cools tempers by cutting traffic waiting times for the summer
More than 770 crossings will have countdowns shorted by up to a minute and a half Authorities in Taipei have shortened waiting times at traffic lights for the summer, fearing that pedestrians could ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Ukraine Failures Shake China’s Taiwan Plans
China has publicly appeared more emboldened than ever about its ambitions to retake control of Taiwan. Privately, however, its confidence has faltered as Beijing studies Moscow’s failures in Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan: Too costly to countenance?
On Taiwan's tiny Penghu islands, the missile bases that sit next to white-sand beaches and bustling fish markets are a visceral reminder of the constant threat of attack from China. ( read original story ...)
China launches its 3rd aircraft carrier, naming it after the province directly facing Taiwan
The Fujian carrier is named after the region closest to Taiwan, for which China has said it would "fight to the very end" to stop its independence. ( read original story ...)
Chinese PLA’s invasion of Taiwan: at hand or too costly to consider?
Taiwan’s rough terrain, heavily fortified islet outposts and Beijing’s own concerns about mass casualties and image might deter assault, say experts ... ( read original story ...)
China launches third aircraft carrier, named after province opposite Taiwan
China launched its third aircraft carrier on Friday, the Fujian, named after the province opposite self-ruled Taiwan, sending a statement of intent to rivals as it modernises its military. ( read original story ...)
On Taiwan’s frontline islands ‘life goes on’ as jets scream overhead
In the sleepy fishing towns, many locals are sanguine, despite the frequent PLA fighters flying over the Taiwan Strait. ( read original story ...)
Semiconductor Surge: Taiwan’s No. 2 Chip Maker Posts 42% Revenue Jump, But How Long Can It Last?
UMC reported soaring sales for the month of May, boosted by continued strong demand for its semiconductor chips that power consumer electronics and modern vehicles. But analysts warn that the global ... ( read original story ...)
POLL-Taiwan May export orders seen just about returning to growth
Taiwan's export orders likely returned to growth in May after experiencing their first fall in two years in the previous month, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, helped by demand for technology ... ( read original story ...)