China’s military said on Thursday it conducted exercises near Taiwan “to safeguard national sovereignty” in the face of rising US diplomatic exchanges with Taipei, underlining mounting tensions in the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese military held drills near Taiwan as US health secretary visited Taipei, PLA says
As the US health secretary was making a high-profile visit to Taiwan, troops from the Chinese mainland delivered a “serious warning” to supporters of independence for the self-ruled island with a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to raise defence spending as China details combat drills
Taiwan unveiled a T$42.1 billion ($1.4 billion) increase for next year's planned defence spending on Thursday, as China announced details of its latest combat drills near the democratic island. China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn second-quarter results topped expectations: Kirkland Capital
Hon Hai Precision Industry, which trades as Foxconn Technology Group, is also "doing the right thing" by being quick to diversify its manufacturing business out of China due to emerging U.S.-China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to boost defence spending 10% in face of China pressure
Taiwan's defence spending next year is set to grow 10.2% compared with this year, according to Reuters calculations, as the government ramps up military investment in the face of increased pressure ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Seeks to Start Free-Trade Talks With U.S.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she wants to start talks on a free-trade pact with the U.S., part of a broad effort to deepen her island democracy’s partnership with Washington and resist ... ( read original story ...)
China Trains to Shoot Down Planes as U.S. Aircraft Carrier ‘Circling Near Taiwan’
Chinese forces have conducted anti-aircraft drills in the country's southeast overlooking Taiwan as a U.S. aircraft carrier sails nearby the self-ruling island that is increasingly becoming central to ... ( read original story ...)
Venice nurtures its lagoon back to original state
Venice might be famed for Saint Mark’s Square or the Bridge of Sighs, but the Italian city has another jewel that is often overlooked: its lagoon. Once home to a rich variety of fish and birds, ... ( read original story ...)
China increases military pressure on Taiwan: The view from Taipei
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 ...)