Beijing's decision to ban pineapple imports from Taiwan has started a new war of words across the Taiwan Strait, a development that could have huge implications. Chinese customs cited a technicality ... ( read original story ...)
China, the U.S. and Taiwan
China’s claims to the breakaway island province of Taiwan have become so strident, so carefully menacing, that the danger of China attempting to wrest it by force of arms, daring the U.S. to come ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing could be preparing for a full-scale invasion of Taiwan: Report
Gray zone conflicts are activities by a state that are harmful to another state and are sometimes considered to be acts of war, but are not legally acts of war. ( read original story ...)
Tsai’s leadership makes its mark in Taiwan
Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan, was recently selected by Time magazine to be one of the 100 most influential people of 2020 because of her administration's measures to contain the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s ‘gray zone’ warfare against Taiwan at highest level
China gray zone warfare against Taiwan is now at the highest level which could mean that Beijing is preparing for a full-scale invasion Focus Taiwan repor ... ( read original story ...)
China to step up global influence campaign
Facing disapproval around the world over a slew of issues including Xinjiang Hong Kong coronavirus handling and Indo-Pacific Beijing is expected to step up i ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan calls on free world to stand firm against China’s bully tactics
"The rock-solid commitment to Taiwan by successive US administrations, as outlined in the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances, has contributed to Taiwan’s continued security and prosperity." ... ( read original story ...)
Economic intimidation? After tariffs on Australian wine, China bans Taiwanese pineapples
Taipei slammed a sudden Chinese ban on Taiwanese pineapples, describing the move on Friday as "economic intimidation" and likening it to recent tariffs Beijing slapped on Australian wine. The trade ... ( read original story ...)
She was severely burnt in 2000 Taipei crash: Ex-SIA girl traces her recovery
She watched in horror as the video clip of a fiery car crash in Tanjong Pagar unfolded.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China sinks to new low; bans Taiwan-grown Pineapples
After China abruptly suspended the import of pineapple from Taiwan a wide range of Taiwanese public figures has taken to social media urging people to suppo ... ( read original story ...)
No, China Cannot Easily Invade and Seize Taiwan
China is still not powerful enough and the costs of an unintended war with America are too high. The situation across the Taiwan Strait has seemed to be on the brink of crisis since 2018. Beijing has ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Military is Massive: Can Taiwan Count On America If They Invade?
Despite a recent spike in tensions, China-Taiwan relations are still massively improved, exchanging university students and business investments rather than artillery shells and aerial bombs. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan revels in explosions at firecracker festival
Participants wearing motorcycle helmets get sprayed with firecrackers during the 'Beehive Firecrackers' festival in the Yanshui district in Tainan, Taiwan. REUTERS/Ann Wang ... ( read original story ...)
More missiles, dispersed forces are key to stopping Chinese invasion of Taiwan, says former US Navy official
A former submarine warfare officer warns two missile types will not be delivered in sufficient numbers under current U.S. procurements plans to defeat any attempted landing operation by China’s People ... ( read original story ...)
People view lanterns hanging for Lantern Festival in Taipei, Taiwan
People wear face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus view lanterns hanging for Lantern Festival, marking the end to the Chinese lunar New Year celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb, ... ( read original story ...)
Gods, fireworks and plague: Taiwan folk festival takes aim at Covid
The fuse was lit. Dozens of helmeted worshippers and adrenaline seekers stood stoic if they could, or ran from the flaming projectiles and paper shrapnel, the thousands of explosions ringing ears a ... ( read original story ...)