The Chinese People’s Liberation Army is counting on its rocket force, the PLARF, to deliver the first and most powerful blows against Taiwanese and allied troops in the event of an invasion of Taiwan.
Taiwan’s DPP slammed for purchasing US arms
A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for purchasing US weapons, saying such actions cannot stop the inevitable trend toward China's
5 things to know for Jan. 12: Winter storm, Middle East, Trump trial, Hunter Biden, Taiwan election
Trump, who appeared in court on Thursday, said the “financial statements are perfect” and called the case a “witch hunt.” The judge has already found Trump liable for fraud in the case and plans to issue a decision later this month.
Taiwan gears up for high-octane elections tomorrow that will decide future with arch-rival China
China has called the elections a choice between 'war and peace' and has stepped up its coercion through military incursions and trade sanctions. Taiwan's defence ministry on Friday said it detected ...
The US relationship with China faces a test as Taiwan elects a new leader
senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “No one wants to provoke a war, and the current situation is minimally ...
Map Shows Why Taiwan Is So Important to the World
A disruption to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait would seriously damage the global economy, a senior Biden administration official said on Thursday.
Taiwan Votes 2024: From fixing trash disposal to fixing pipes, Taiwanese are finding ways to make work pay off
Low wages are a bugbear of Taiwan’s workers, but some are taking a less trodden path and making good money. Higher education reforms and clear economic policies are needed to reduce skills mismatch ...
Decoding China: How Beijing wants to sway Taiwan election
Beijing is putting pressure on Taiwan's presidential election with threats of war and trade boycotts, while providing support to the Kuomintang (KMT) political opposition.
US Allies, Wary of China Threat, Look to Taiwan To Keep the Peace
American allies in Asia are looking to Taiwan's presidential candidates for signs of continued peace and stability in the region as the island nation prepares to vote on Saturday. Subject matter experts in Japan and the Phillippines,
Taiwan Votes 2024: As tariff spat with China widens, outcome of presidential election could reshape cross-strait trade
What China does next regarding cross-strait trade hinges on who becomes Taiwan’s next leader, analysts say, especially as each presidential candidate represents a different way forward.
Taiwan’s Mainland Chinese Caught In Cross-strait Tussle
Meeting voters, visiting temples and touring the streets in an open-top truck, Li Zhen-xiu is campaigning hard for Saturday's election in Taiwan, just like hundreds of other candidates.
Taiwan gets set to head to the polls
CNN’s Will Ripley reports on the high-stakes presidential election in Taiwan that’s being closely watched by both Beijing and Washington.
Friday briefing: What Taiwan’s general election means for the country – and democracy worldwide
Taiwan goes to the polls on Saturday, with major geopolitical ramifications on the line ...
Taiwan election: silence in Brussels lays bare EU divisions on Taipei
No matter how bland the statement on cross-strait tensions is, it is expected to either incur resistance from Beijing or be taken as a criticism of Taipei under the leadership of Taiwanese President ...
Price tag for a war over Taiwan: $10 trillion
War over Taiwan would have a cost in blood and treasure so vast that even those unhappiest with the status quo have reason not to risk it. Bloomberg Economics estimate the price tag at around $10 ...
What Taiwan’s Election Could Mean for the Island and the World
The vote for a new president could reshape the complicated, risky balance between Taiwan, China and the United States.