Chinese military aircraft have flown more sorties around Taiwan in the first eight months of this year than in the whole of 2021. ( read original story ...)
China has repeatedly simulated attacks on US warships, Taiwan warns
The Chinese military has simulated attacks on U.S. warships, Taiwan says. China has held live-fire military drills surrounding Taiwan for weeks, escalating tensions. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Grapples with Human Trafficking Spike
Increasing revelations in August about Taiwanese trafficked into Cambodia has become a significant political issue in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Stadler Wins First Metro Tender in Asia
ST Engineering, Stadler and Siemens Mobility consortium chosen to provide turnkey rail services for Kaohsiung's new MRT Yellow Line in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
China iPhone Assembler Accused of Secretly Acquiring Taiwan Tech
Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted the head of Luxshare Precision Industry Co. for using a shell company to surreptitiously take over a key local company, ratcheting up accusations of technology ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Future in Latin America and the Caribbean
Eight of Taiwan’s 14 diplomatic allies are in the Western hemisphere. How can Taipei – and Washington – keep these partners on side? ( read original story ...)
Now China has changed its policy towards Taiwan, America should too: Senator Chris Murphy
Republican and Democratic American presidents have maintained the policy of “strategic ambiguity” toward the defence of Taiwan, maintaining the capacity and military capabilities to defend the island ... ( read original story ...)
Chip Tycoon Vows to Fund Taiwan’s ‘Civilian Army’ Against China
The founder of Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp. outlined plans to fund military training for millions of “civilian warriors” in Taiwan to fight against any potential Chinese invasion. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tycoon to train 3 million ‘civilian warriors’
A colourful Taiwanese tycoon unveiled plans Thursday (Sept 1) to train more than three million "civilian warriors" to help defend the democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion, donating ... ( read original story ...)
Drone shot down as Taiwan warns of pressure on Xi to take island
A senior Taiwanese official says Xi Jinping will be under domestic pressure to deliver ‘results’ on his ambition to take control of Taiwan by the end of this third term as leader in 2027. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shoots down unidentified drone over island near China
(CNN)Taiwan says it has shot down an unidentified civilian drone over one of its islands that lies just a few kilometers from mainland China. The drone was spotted shortly after midday Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
China has been simulating attacks on U.S. Navy ships, Taiwan says
China has been simulating attacks on U.S. Navy ships and is aiming to prevent foreign forces from coming to Taiwan's aid in the event of a war, Taiwan's defence ministry said in a strongly worded ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan businessman offers funds to train civilian marksmen
One of Taiwan's richest men, Robert Tsao, said on Thursday he would provide T$1 billion ($33 million) to two civilian defence training programmes, in a private effort to strengthen the island's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tycoon to train three million ‘civilian warriors’
A colourful Taiwanese tycoon unveiled plans Thursday to train more than three million "civilian warriors" to help defend the democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion, donating TW$1 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shoots down drone off Chinese coast for first time
Action near islet comes after Taipei vowed to take tough measures to deal with increase in such intrusions ... ( read original story ...)
Potential threat to Taiwan’s undersea internet cables pose risk to global economy, experts warn
Potential disruptions to undersea internet cables in the Taiwan Strait amid rising tensions with China could pose “immediate risks” to the global economy, experts have warned. A report published ... ( read original story ...)