The US government has agreed to sell Taiwan infrared search and track (IRST) technology for its fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, the Defense Security Co-operation Agency confirmed today. Under a ...
Biden administration approves $500M arms sale to Taiwan as tension with China continues to grow
A $500 million arms sale to Taiwan was approved by the Biden Administration on Aug. 23, 2022. The move is likely to draw fierce criticism from Beijing.
Taiwan boosts defence budget to record US$19 billion amid PLA sabre-rattling
Next year's spending - which needs approval from the legislature - is up 4.6 per cent from 2023, Premier Chen Chien-jen says Much of it will go towards improving the island's defences against growing ...
Hsinchu stadium pitch risky for players: report
The Hsinchu Baseball Stadium has a faulty drainage system and its surface is unsafe for players, a report released yesterday by the Hsinchu City Government found. Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao (高虹安) of the ...
Far EasTone targeting 10m subscribers
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (遠傳電信) yesterday said it aims to expand its number of mobile subscribers to about 10 million, or about one-third of the market, as part of its strategy in a new ...
Taiwan must be more proactive
Taiwan does not have the luxury to complain about Nicaragua’s ingratitude or wallow in self-pity. Instead, it must take proactive action to communicate and coordinate with the US’ House of ...
US to sell aircraft tracking system to Taiwan amid Chinese military pressure
The US has agreed to sell to Taiwan a system which will enable its F-16 fighters to track enemy aircraft using infrared technology.
Taiwan President Requests Another Jump in Military Spending to Deter China
Tsai Ing-wen proposed the second-largest military-budget increase in a decade, though some analysts say it is still not enough.
Taiwan to ‘loosen restrictions’ on Chinese tourists
TAIPEI: Taiwan announced Thursday it will loosen restrictions on Chinese business and group travellers in a step towards resuming tourism exchanges with China. Beijing suspended individual tourism ...
Taiwan to let Chinese tourists, business people visit again
Taiwan’s China policy-making mainland affairs council said that business people from China will be allowed from Monday to apply for short term visits such as for attending exhibitions, and will from ...
Campaigning in Singapore and Malaysia Markets, Endless Great Gifts and Deals – Taipei’s DOIT Launches Treasure-Filled Taipei Travel Gift Bags
Taipei City Government is leading three post-COVID tourism promotion and industry-exchange activities in Singapore and Malaysia from August 21 to 25. Commissioner Chen Shu-Hui personally unveiled ...
Has A Chinese Nuclear Sub Crashed Near Taiwan Strait? Beijing Stays Silent About Rumors
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense said there was no evidence to confirm a submarine crash in the Taiwan Strait. Chinese officials neither confirmed nor denied the claims, maintaining their ...
Nvidia options show traders positioned for outsized share move after earnings
A Nvidia logo is seen on one of their products on display at their headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan May 31, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo ...
Taiwan to Allow Chinese Tourists, Business People to Visit Again
Taiwan's China policy-making Mainland Affairs Council said that business people from China will be allowed from Monday to apply for short term visits such as for attending exhibitions, and will from Sept. 1 allow Chinese who live in third countries to come as tourists.
Startup Island TAIWAN Leads Taiwanese Digital Tech Startups into Ho Chi Minh City
Taiwan's National Startup Branding Office, Startup Island TAIWAN, in collaboration with domestic venture capitalists and listed companies, spearheaded the Taiwan Tech Solution Day, bringing 14 ...
UPDATE 2-Taiwan proposes $3 bln spending on new weapons, gets F-16 boost
Taiwan will spend an extra T$94.3 billion ($2.97 billion) to buy weapons next year including fighter jets to bolster its defences against China, the government said on Thursday, and will get a further ...