China said Tuesday it would impose sanctions on US defence group Lockheed Martin, days after the United States approved a potential $620 million upgrade package for missiles to Taiwan -- fuelling ... ( read original story ...)
China Slaps Sanctions On Lockheed Martin Over Taiwan Deal
The possible foreign military sale involves Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles, and would be the island's latest purchase from the US to boost its defence capabilities as China grows in strength. ( read original story ...)
China will sanction Lockheed Martin over arms sales to Taiwan
China said on Tuesday it would place sanctions on Lockheed Martin for its involvement in arms sales to Taiwan, a move that could further escalate tensions between Beijing and Washington. ( read original story ...)
Beijing imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales
China will impose sanctions on American weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin in retaliation for US approval of a deal to sell Taiwan missile parts, the country’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
More fighting as Taiwan opposition again occupies parliament
Reuters/Ben Blanchard Lawmakers from the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party occupy the parliament to protest against the nomination of a close aide to the Presi ... ( read original story ...)
China to Impose Sanctions on Lockheed Martin on Taiwan Sale
China said it would impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin Corp. in response to U.S. approval of a possible deal for Taiwan to buy parts to refurbish defensive missiles built by the company. ( read original story ...)
China says to sanction Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sale
China will put sanctions on Lockheed Martin for involvement in the latest U.S. arms sale to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, China said on Tuesday, adding tension to its troubled relationship with the United ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Lawmakers Brawl In Parliament Over Watchdog Nomination
A KMT lawmaker was sent to hospital after his arm was cut when glass panels were shattered during the melee while several other lawmakers from both sides suffered minor injuries. Taiwan's parliament ... ( read original story ...)
What Can the Falklands War Tell Us About Taiwan’s Strategy Against China?
Taiwan can get a lot more mileage out of a sea denial than a sea control strategy. New submarines for Taiwan? Yes, please! Submarine construction is poised to become a reality now that Washington has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is second-safest country in the world: survey
Taiwan is the second-safest country in the world, after Qatar, according to visitors to an online database, who voted on 133 countries and territories worldwide. In online database Numbeo’s Crime ... ( read original story ...)
Alstom to Supply Integrated Metro System for Taipei Metro Line 7 Extension
Phase One, which was awarded by Systemwide E&M Project Office Department of Rapid Transit Systems of Taipei City Government (SEMPO) in 2018, has been extended to deliver a seamless customer experience ... ( read original story ...)
Court tells Taipei to pay Kuo-Kuang
The Taipei High Administrative Court has ordered the Taipei City Government to compensate Kuo-Kuang Motor Transportation Co for tearing down its Western Bus Terminal near Taipei Railway Station in ... ( read original story ...)
Newly formed Carina to douse Philippines, Taiwan with disruptive rain
Tropical Depression Carina spun to life just east of the Philippines to start the week, and the system could produce localized flooding to the country as well as Taiwan before moving toward Japan ... ( read original story ...)
The US has a lot to learn from Taiwan’s Covid fight
Lanhee Chen writes that Taiwan's Covid-19 strategy can be replicated in the United States. Its efforts to identify each case quickly, coupled with contact tracing, social distancing in group contexts ... ( read original story ...)
‘Detention’ Wins Top Awards at Taipei Film Festival
Courtesy of 1 Production Film Co. “Detention,” a school-set thriller-horror sited during Taiwan’s martial law or White Terror period, was Sunday named as best narrative feature at the Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Railway Station calls off ban on sitting
There will be no permanent sitting ban in the main hall of the Taipei Railway Station, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) said yesterday, adding that it has placed smiley face decals on the ... ( read original story ...)