Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyBeijing unveiled a plan this week to further integrate Taiwan with a coastal province in China, in what appears to be a playbook for taking control of the island in an effort to “completely reunify” the two nations.
OPINION: Let’s embrace Taiwan in the UN system and unite for peace
Home to many firsts, Taiwan has been recognized by many countries as the beacon of democracy in Asia. With a female president and a legislature where 40% of its members are women, the country has led ...
Biden pulls aid from Mideast ally over human rights, diverts money to Taiwan
The State Department will redirect $55 million of the funds to Taiwan, with the remaining $30 million earmarked ... will still receive the bulk of a total $1.3 billion marked for financial aid, of ...
China Hits Two US Military Firms With Symbolic Moves Over Taiwan
On top of those deals, last month the US State Department announced a package worth as much as $80 million for Taiwan to purchase US weapons. That money could be used to finance the acquisition and ...
Governor to travel with delegation to Taiwan next week to ‘strengthen’ business partnerships
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and a delegation of economic development officials will travel to Taiwan next week to “strengthen the partnerships” New Mexico has there, her office announced.
Asked about Taiwan, deputy UN chief says exclusion of anyone can harm global goals
Exclusion of anyone harms efforts to achieve global development goals, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Friday when asked about Taiwan's appeal to be included in the ...
US Raises Munitions, Equipment Aid for Taiwan to $480 Million
The US contribution to Taiwan’s military capability increased this week to $480 million in combined grants of money that can be spent directly in the US and drawdowns from US inventories, according to ...
Taiwan ‘Not for Sale’: Elon Musk Rebuked for Toeing China’s Line
Taiwan has publicly rebuked Elon Musk over his claim that it is an "integral part of China" and told Newsweek it "condemns in the strongest terms the brutal mediation practices of China's ...
China blacklists Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin unit over Taiwan arms sales
Beijing does not specify the sanctions against Northrop Grumman and a unit of Lockheed Martin warns they will be ‘resolute’.
Taiwan’s WT Microelectronics to buy Future Electronics for $3.8bn
Taiwan’s WT Microelectronics to buy Future Electronics for $3.8bn was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. Subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, the transaction is expected to complete in the first half of 2024.
China sanctions Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman over arms deals with Taiwan
Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning announced on Friday that it sanctioned Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin under the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the People's Republic of China, and she warned the United States to stop arming the independent island nation that Beijing considers a rogue part of its territory.
Taiwan Semiconductor tells suppliers to delay chip equipment deliveries – report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) has said to its suppliers to delay the delivery of high-end chipmaking equipment, amid growing concerns about customer demand, Reuters reported ...
Death and debt in China, Taiwan reacts to PLA’s new carrier, Korean visitor in Hong Kong molested: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From illegal structures uncovered by landslides in Hong Kong to Vietnam’s bid for durian dominance in China, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Taiwan hits out at Elon Musk over his China comments. ‘Listen up, Taiwan is certainly not for sale’
“I understand China well, I’ve been there many times have met with senior leadership at many levels, and Tesla has been very successful domestically in China,” he said, before describing Taiwan as a ...
“We Are Well”: Taipei 101 Run Up Returns After 3-Year Hiatus
The Taipei 101 Run Up, after being forced to pause mode for three years, will make its comeback one month from now on October 14, it was announced at a press conference on Wednesday (September 13).
Taiwan Military Pledges To Buy Thousands Of Commercial Drones
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan’s military has released plans to acquire more than 7,000 commercial drones and hundreds of military-grade uncrewed air vehicles (UAV) over the next five years as dozens of local ...