Taiwan advised China on Tuesday to "back off," accusing the nation of threatening peace after a Beijing official rejected an observance of a marine median line. ( read original story ...)
China vs. Taiwan: Is a War in the Taiwan Strait Possible?
The probability of war, or something like it, is growing in the Taiwan Strait. The effects of such conflict would not remain geographically or functionally confined. Convinced of its power and its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says China Raising Pressure to Gain Control Across Strait
China has intensified its pressure on Taiwan, opening up new fronts in its campaign to bring the island under its control, according to Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s armed forces strain in undeclared war of attrition with China
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited a low-key but critical maintenance base for fighter jet engines on Saturday, offering encouragement as the Chinese-claimed island's armed forces strain in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Birds do not know borders’: UK birdwatching group cuts ties with Taiwan partner over secession fears
A birdwatching group based in Taiwan has changed its name and assets to remove the word ‘China’ after its UK counterpart revoked its partner status. The Taiwan Wild Bird Federation (TWBF), formerly ... ( read original story ...)
Hawk or dove? Birdwatching world’s feathers ruffled over Taiwan independence
Plea to remember ‘birds do not know borders’ amid spat between Taiwan’s largest bird conservation group and UK-based BirdLife International ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Charges Five Politicians With Bribery, Sparking Criticism of Weak Lobbying Laws
Four of the lawmakers are charged with allegedly taking bribes from a business magnate, highlighting a lack of effective regulations on lobbying in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seduces European investors seeking to dodge US-China trade war and coronavirus
China trade war and lured by a largely coronavirus-free environment, European companies are pouring money into Taiwan's technology and renewable energy sectors. Even as supply chains around the world ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says 46 incidents involving Chinese planes in last 9 days
Tension between China and Taiwan has intensified since President Tsai Ing-wen was re-elected in a landslide in January. ( read original story ...)
China Will ‘Start a Just War’ If U.S. Troops Return to Taiwan, State-affiliated Media Warns
Global Times editor Hu Xijn tweeted a Military Review article which called for the U.S. to look at basing ground troops on the island. ( read original story ...)
NewImages Festival Looks to ‘Create International Connections’
As organizers prepped the third edition of the NewImages Festival, they looked to expand the new media event’s international footprint. In previous editions, the festival hosted expansive foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Heavyweights Join Virtual Healthcare Matchmaking Platform to Drive Next Era of Corporate-Startup Collaboration
BE Capital, a startup accelerator and venture capital firm, together with Taiwan Tech Arena and Startup Island, has launched a virtual cross-border collaboration platform, HealthForAll, connecting the ... ( read original story ...)
Should American Support for Taiwan be Ambiguous?
If the United States extends an unqualified security commitment to Taiwan today, without the ability to make its threats credible, China could respond by mounting an attack. Chinese President Xi ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vows to bolster island’s global supply chain in semiconductors
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has vowed to help the island's key semiconductor industry maintain its international lead in an apparent push with the United States and other like-minded countries to ... ( read original story ...)
TIWW X CE Taiwan Debut on 9/24 in Taipei to Create New Green Gold Value
Organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW 2020) and Circular Economy (CE Taiwan 2020) start their physical exhibition on September 24 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: China’s military flew surveillance planes on 3 days
Taiwan on Thursday condemned recent Chinese military activity after Beijing sent two military surveillance planes toward the island for three straight days, calling it a “deliberate provocation.” ... ( read original story ...)