China said Friday it was conducting military exercises near the Taiwan Strait, as a top US diplomat visits the self-ruled island in a move that has angered Beijing. Relations between the United States ... ( read original story ...)
China begins military drills as senior U.S. official visits Taiwan
China began combat drills near the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the same day a senior U.S. official began high-level meetings in Taipei, as Beijing denounced tightening ties between Chinese-claimed Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
US holds its second high-profile visit to Taiwan in two months as Beijing escalates military pressure
A high-profile United States official is visiting Taiwan for the second time in two months, the latest sign of warming ties between Washington and Taipei, as Beijing escalates pressure on the ... ( read original story ...)
China holds military drill as US envoy visits Taiwan
He told reporters that "using Taiwan to control China" or "rely on foreigners to build oneself up" was wishful thinking. The military exercise was "legitimate and necessary for th ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Holds Military Exercises Near Taiwan As US Diplomat Visits
China said Friday it was conducting military exercises near the Taiwan Strait, as a top US diplomat visits the self-ruled island in a move that has angered Beijing. Relations between the United States ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei adds 4 quarantine measures for migrant workers
The New Taipei City Government Labor Affairs Bureau (新北市政府勞工局) announced last week some new regulations on migrant workers’ home quarantine facility standards, adding four new measures to current ... ( read original story ...)
This Pacific Island province is so frustrated with China’s presence that it’s pushing for independence
How a repatriation flight from Guangzhou to a Pacific island sparked anger over China's influence — and prompted a province to launch an independence referendum. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles That Can Hit China
The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is Really Struggling To Complete Its New Missile Frigate
The Taiwanese navy hasn’t bought a new large warship in, well, a long time. Taipei is determined to change that. But it’s not going well. The Republic of China fleet operates a mix of license-built ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration readies major arms sale to Taiwan
The Trump administration is expected to soon approve another major weapons sale including drones to Taiwan, according to congressional and administration sources. The move comes as the US and Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens U.S. Over Taiwan Visit: ‘Stones May Become Torpedoes’
The trip by Undersecretary of State Keith Krach reportedly to discuss new weapons sales comes amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and the much larger military on the mainland. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Official Visits Taiwan, and China Warns of Consequences
The trip by Keith Krach, an economic representative, defies Beijing’s opposition to formal exchanges. China sent two anti-submarine aircraft toward the island in response. ( read original story ...)
2nd senior U.S. official visits Taiwan, fueling row with China
Months after HHS secretary visited the island claimed by China, another top official is there as the Trump admin seeks to "deepen this bilateral relationship." ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan calls for global coalition against China’s aggression as US official flies in
Taiwan’s foreign minister has called for the international community to help defend his country against an intensifying military threat from China, fearing “a real possibility” of war. The comments ... ( read original story ...)
US Envoy Begins Second Recent High-Level Visit to Taiwan
U.S. Undersecretary of State Keith Krach has begun the second visit by a high-level American official to Taiwan in two months, prompting a stern warning and threat of possible retaliation from China. ( read original story ...)
China says will make ‘necessary response’ to U.S. official’s Taiwan visit
China will make a "necessary response" to a visit by U.S. Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Keith Krach to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, and has lodged a complaint with Washington, the foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)