Taiwan split with China after a civil war in 1949. The ruling Communist Party says the island is obliged to rejoin the mainland, by force if necessary. Beijing says contact with foreign officials encourages Taiwanese who want formal independence, a step the ruling party says would lead to war.
Taiwan says it won’t respond as Chinese navy drills to ‘encircle’ island
Taiwan's government said Saturday it will refrain from making any provocative moves during Chinese military exercises near the island launched on Saturday.
US lawmakers say ‘number one’ priority is expediting weapons to Taiwan
Fox News’ Aishah Hasnie reports on growing tensions between the U.S. and China live from Taipei, Taiwan.
China military rehearses ‘encircling’ Taiwan after US Speaker visit
China has started three days of military exercises around Taiwan after the island's president met the US House Speaker in defiance of repeated threats by Beijing.
Pakistan finance minister cancels US trip due to political crisis
Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar gestures during a news conference to announce the economic survey of fiscal year 2016-2017, in Islamabad, Pakistan, May 25, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmo ...
US Lawmakers Discuss Bringing Starlink Into Taiwan With Tsai
Two US lawmakers said they discussed the possibility of bringing Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite system into Taiwan with President Tsai Ing-wen, to help Taipei’s deterence against China.
China’s new military drills are a warning to Taiwan
The military exercises, dubbed “United Sharp Sword”, would include “combat-readiness patrols” and drills in the Taiwan Strait, which separates the island from mainland China, and in waters and ...
Chinese planes cross Taiwan Strait median line as angry China starts drills
Forty-two fighter jets crossed the median line as China began drills around Taiwan in anger at President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Taiwan Official Expects Kevin McCarthy To Visit Taipei: ‘Just A Matter of Timing’
Taiwan's head of legislature said the country still expects the U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit Taipei after a recent flare of tension between Beijing and Washington. What Happened: You Si ...
Taipei beats Philippines to take third place Women Softball Asia Cup
CHINESE Taipei defeated the Philippines, 10-5, in the battle for third place in the Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday at the Songdo LNG Stadium in Incheon, Korea. The Philippine Blu Girls ...
Taiwan question is not about democracy: Chinese spokesperson
The Taiwan question is not about democracy and such moves of supporting "Taiwan independence" separatist forces in the name of democracy and using the Taiwan question to contain China are highly dange
Sanctions against diehard “Taiwan independence” separatist Bi-khim Hsiao announced
A spokesperson for the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday announced sanction measures against diehard "Taiwan independence" separatist Bi-khim Hsiao.
Chinese fighter jets cross Taiwan Strait median line after leader’s US trip
Beijing responded Friday by imposing a travel ban and financial sanctions against American groups and individuals associated with Tsai’s U.S. visit. “This is a serious warning against the collusion ...
China flies dozens of fighter jets near Taiwan after leader’s U.S. trip
Beijing responded Friday by imposing a travel ban and financial sanctions against American groups and individuals associated with Tsai’s U.S. visit. On Saturday, eight warships and 42 planes were ...
China’s military ‘testing ability to control sea and air around Taiwan’ in multi-day drill after island leader’s US visit
China's military said on Saturday said it is testing the PLA's capabilities to "seize control of the sea, air and information" with a multi-day exercise around Taiwan days after the island's president ...
US Making Big New Economic Moves On Taiwan
Growing confrontation and competition between the United States and China has paved the way for closer US-Taiwan economic relations. Taiwan could ta ...