President says the Haikun, named after a mythical fish that can also fly, ‘will quietly safeguard our home, our freedom and our democracy’ ...
Taiwan unveils first domestically built submarine as China threat grows
Taiwan unveiled its first-ever domestically built submarine on Thursday, an accomplishment the island democracy’s leader hailed as a significant milestone as Taipei works to boost its military ...
All you need to know about Taiwan’s new submarine in 500 words
The Taiwan Strait, the 180km (117-mile) waterway dividing Taiwan from mainland Asia, is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, so a military blockade would have a major global impact.
Taiwan reveals first domestically made submarine in defence milestone
Taiwan has made the indigenous submarine program a key part of an ambitious project to modernise its armed forces.
Chinese ambassador says Australian lawmakers who visit Taiwan are being utilized by separatists
China’s ambassador to Australia has criticized Australian politicians who visit Taiwan, saying they are being utilized by separatists on the self-governing island ...
Both Wary of War, Taiwan’s Voters Eye China and China Eyes Taiwan’s Voters
Even if Taiwan’s upcoming election doesn’t go Beijing’s preferred way, a Chinese invasion remains highly unlikely. But an expected deterioration in China-Taiwan relations is bad news for both sides.
GIC-backed Line Man Wongnai said to be gearing up for $411 million IPO
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UPDATE 1-Taiwan reveals first homegrown submarine in defence milestone
Taiwan unveiled its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a major step in a project aimed at strengthening the island's defence and deterrence against the Chinese navy, though it won't ...
Taiwan says China knows armed threats backfire on influencing elections
China's leadership knows that sabre rattling around Taiwan to force an outcome to its liking in elections does not work and Beijing is not likely to try such actions ahead of January's presidential ...
Taiwan Unveils New Navy Submarine Prototype in Face of China Threat
Taiwan unveiled a prototype of its first submarine assembled at home as it prepares to stave off a potential invasion by China.
Taiwan Unveils First Domestic Submarine to Fend Off China
Taiwan’s navy currently has only four submarines: two World War II-era vessels from the US used for training and two bought from the Netherlands in the 1980s. Taipei launched its program to build its ...
Taiwan launches its first domestically made submarine for testing
Taiwan's president launched the island's first domestically made submarine for testing Thursday at a port in Kaohsiung.
China Focus: China opens its fastest cross-sea railway along Taiwan Strait
FUZHOU, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- China's fastest cross-sea high-speed rail started operation on Thursday, with trains running at a maximum speed of 350 km/h along the west coast of the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan reveals first homegrown submarine in defence milestone
By Carlos Garcia, Walid Berrazeg and Sarah Wu KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) - Taiwan unveiled its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a major step in a years-long project aimed at strengthening the island's defence and deterrence against the Chinese navy.
Smartphone brands battle for slice of Taiwan’s 4Q market
With Apple's iPhone 15 lineup all the rage, market sources expect Apple to increase its share of smartphone sales in Taiwan from 25% to 40% in October. Android makers have not shied away from the ...
Huawei’s launch momentum drives optimism for Taiwan-based suppliers
Although smartphones received little fanfare at Huawei's autumn launch event, sources in the smartphone supply chain in Taiwan reveal that the company still sees a steady demand from its customers.