Experts in Taipei expect China to intensify military pressure on Taiwan, but say an invasion is unlikely any time soon. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says discussing purchase of U.S. mines, cruise missiles
Taiwan is in discussions with the United States on acquiring underwater sea mines to deter amphibious landings as well as cruise missiles for coastal defense, Taiwan's de facto ambassador to United ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. health secretary visits Lee Teng-hui memorial in Taiwan
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar visited a memorial for late Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui on Wednesday as China condemned the United States for the Taiwan trip. ( read original story ...)
From Taiwan to the Philippines, Chinese Illegal Dredging Ships Wreak Environmental Havoc
On a clear day, up to hundreds of Chinese dredging ships illegally mining for sand can be spotted from Taiwan’s Matsu Islands. ( read original story ...)
James Carafano: China uses HHS Secretary Azar’s Taiwan trip as opportunity to test US
Taiwan relationship is the first and strongest step America can make in enhancing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Excellence and COMTECH INDIA focusing on ICT and smart cities
TAITRA, who implements the Taiwan Excellence project, has been one such organization that has consistently been offering cutting-edge solutions through its digital connect events. This time, Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Azar criticizes China’s response to coronavirus during Taiwan visit
Azar, the highest-level U.S. official to visit Taiwan in four decades, said the island exemplified that “open, democratic societies” were best equipped to respond to outbreaks such as covid-19. ( read original story ...)
China blasts US for Taiwan visit while virus spreads at home
A Chinese official lashed out at U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Wednesday for visiting Taiwan amid an ongoing pandemic back home, accusing him of ... ( read original story ...)
China Warns U.S., Taiwan After Azar Visit: ‘People Who Play With Fire Will Burn Themselves’
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Wednesday that Beijing opposes any official ties between the U.S. and Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
China Warns US Against ‘Playing With Fire’ Over Taiwan Visit
China warned Washington not to "play with fire" on Wednesday as a US delegation wrapped up a historic trip to the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Beijing has been infuriated by the highest-profile visit ... ( read original story ...)
China Dispute Intensifies as Prague Mayor Plans Trip to Taiwan
The mayor of Prague will travel to Taiwan to meet President Tsai Ing-wen, deepening a rift between Beijing and politicians in a country once seen as one of the most China-friendly in Europe. ( read original story ...)
US risks China’s ire by raising prospect of Taiwan trade deal
US health secretary Alex Azar has raised the possibility of a trade deal with Taiwan during a historic visit to the country this week in remarks that are likely to trigger protests from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
US envoy caps Taiwan trip with tribute to late democracy leader
A US cabinet member visited a shrine to Taiwan's late president Lee Teng-hui Wednesday, praising his role in steering the island's transition to democracy, as he capped a historic trip to the island ... ( read original story ...)
China hires over 100 TSMC engineers in push for chip leadership
TAIPEI -- Two Chinese government-backed chip projects have together hired more than 100 veteran engineers and managers from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's leading chipmaker, since ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan probes foreign banks over grain firms’ arbitrage
Taiwan's central bank is investigating the actions of five foreign banks for their involvement in some $8 billion in net trading positions on the deliverable forwards market, four sources with ... ( read original story ...)
In Taiwan, U.S. health chief attacks China’s pandemic response
The Chinese Communist Party had the chance to warn the world and work with the world on battling the virus. But they chose not to, and the costs of that choice mount higher every day," Azar said ... ( read original story ...)