Taiwan's navy is scrapping an NT$31.6 billion (US$1.1 billion) project to build 60 mini missile assault boats originally aimed to boost the island's asymmetric warfare ability against the mainland, a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. moving forward with sale of howitzers to Taiwan – Pentagon
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 40 155mm howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a $750 million agreement, the Pentagon says. This follows last year's U.S. sales of drones and ... ( read original story ...)
South China Sea on brink as clash over Taiwan could ‘precipitate open warfare’
THE SOUTH CHINA SEA could see "open warfare" between the US and China over Taiwan, an expert on the region has claimed. ( read original story ...)
To deter China from invading Taiwan is to recognise island
The world must not cede to China bullying and arrogance said a Franco-Syrian political consultant adding that the only way to deter Beijing from invading ... ( read original story ...)
The Briefing Room: Taiwan and the Threat to Peace
GMF Asia Director Bonnie Glaser joined BBC Radio’s “The Briefing Room” along with other experts to discuss Taiwan, its history, China’s policies toward it, and U.S. policy. Speaking to the formal ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s exports to mainland, HK rise 23.8 pct in July
Taiwan's exports to the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong rose to 15.58 billion U.S. dollars in July, up 23.8 percent year on year, according to data released by the island's finance authority Monday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s economy is booming as chip demand soars
Taiwan’s exports started the second half of 2021 as it ended the first, growing at an unrelenting pace fuelled by overseas demand for computer chips and electronic components. ( read original story ...)
South China Sea: Beijing blasts US over $750 million arms sale with Taiwan
Taiwan and the South China Sea is one of the issues that China finds itself different from the rest of the world, especially from the island nations western allies. Following a recent arms sale that ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan keeps border controls despite fall in Covid-19 cases, citing Delta variant
Spread of the variant globally still requires ‘current stringency of our border control’, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says as recent local outbreak recedes. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan for all intents and purposes is an independent country. Deal with it
The best way to raise the diplomatic costs of adventurism to China is to recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state and grant it full diplomatic recognition. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan’s July exports hit record high, optimistic outlook on tech
Taiwan's exports rose for a 13th straight month in July with the stronger-than-expected pace setting a new record, as the island's manufacturers rushed production to meet a global shortage of computer ... ( read original story ...)
Guam to host Chinese Taipei; winner goes to FIBA Asia Cup
The Guam Basketball Confederation announced it will host a two-game showdown against Chinese Taipei at the University of Guam Calvo Field House Aug. 26-28. ( read original story ...)
MEET TAIWAN 2021 “Asia Super Team: Future Land” Incentive Travel Competition with US$50,000 First Prize
MEET TAIWAN's annual Asia Super Team incentive travel competition is officially back. The 2021 competition is centered around a new theme of "Future Land", inviting enterprise teams from Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
China slams US-Taiwan arms deal, ‘safe haven’ for Hong Kongers
The communist Party of China’s military arm staunchly opposes the US state department’s approval of a $750 million weapons package sale to Taiwan on August 5, and will take all measures necessary to ... ( read original story ...)
It is not the US’s job to protect Taiwan from China
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned the Chinese Communist Party to cease its aggressive operations in the Pacific. Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore, Mr ... ( read original story ...)
Entry to Taiwan from UK
Looking at holidays and yes I know its a long shot but you never know - my question is - IT looks like we can't fly to Taiwan as of today but looking to a brighter future for all of us where Holidays ... ( read original story ...)