The provocative response to the Pelosi visit is just another demonstration of how counterproductive is Xi Jinping’s wolf-warrior ‘diplomacy’. ( read original story ...)
US Says Ready To Hold Fresh Air & Maritime Transits In Taiwan Strait Amid China Tensions
In reaction to the Chinese military exercise near Taiwan, the US said on Friday that the nation is ready to conduct fresh "air and maritime transits" ... ( read original story ...)
How Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan set off a new wave of US-China electronic warfare
The PLA deployed some electronic warfare aircraft such as the J-16D and warships to try to locate Pelosi’s aircraft, but were not successful,” the source said. “Almost all the PLA electronic warfare ... ( read original story ...)
Railway to Taipei on mobile map shows shape of things to come
The Chinese mainland authorities have long planned to build a high-speed railway to Taiwan, but its appearing on a map should offer food for thought. The idea was first floated in 2004 when the State ... ( read original story ...)
2022 Taiwan Summer Tourism Festival Kicks Off For a Cool Summer
The "2022 Taiwan Tourism Festival" hosted by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, held a press conference in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, in Taipei, on July ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan an internal question for Beijing, different from LAC issue: China envoy
Calling the current border situation “stable”, he said the two sides are working towards switching over from “emergency response” to “normal management” of the situation. ( read original story ...)
China home buyers run out of patience with developers
Newly married and with his first child on the way, auto worker Wang (王) wanted to move into the apartment he bought in Wuhan three years ago, but those hopes were dashed by China’s ballooning property ... ( read original story ...)
Small-scale forest owners gain foothold in US carbon markets
For Sara Velazquez and her husband, purchasing the 22 acres behind their rural Pennsylvania home was the start of a lengthy effort to preserve and resuscitate the hilly forestland. The question was ... ( read original story ...)
The Realist Underpinnings of China’s Taiwan Strategy
Yes, “reunification” is a matter of national pride and prestige for China. But isolating Taiwan also serves a critical strategic function – and that helps explain Beijing’s response to Pelosi’s visit. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan To Likely Double Annual Missile Production After Setting Up New Facilities: Report
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence in its report presented to the Legislative Yuan said that NCSIST will increase its annual production. ( read original story ...)
What a Taiwan crisis means for the global chip race
With Taiwan and China being key parts of the global semiconductor ecosystem, how will increased cross-Strait tensions affect the industry? ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ‘matters far more to the world economy’ than many people realize, economist explains
China's latest military exercises encircling Taiwan in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei last week has clear ramifications for the global economy. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Suspicion Raised Over Authorities’ Financial Ties With Pelosi-led US Delegation
Tseng Ming-chung have has called on Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to explain whether they have financial ties with visiting US politicians. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says 13 Chinese Air Force Planes Crossed Taiwan Strait Median Line
Thirteen Chinese air force planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line on Saturday, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said, as Beijing continues its military activities close to the Chinese-claimed island. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan blames ‘political considerations’ for cancelling global Pride event
Taipei has blamed “political considerations” following the cancellation of WorldPride 2025 Taiwan after organisers insisted the name of the island state be removed from the title. Taiwan's southern ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan slams China for sanctioning Lithuanian Minister for Taipei trip
Taiwan on Saturday condemned China for sanctioning Lithuania's Deputy Minister of Transport, Agne Vaiciukeviciute over a Taipei visit, saying such ... ( read original story ...)