American company Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US$620 million contract to upgrade more than 440 PAC-3 missiles for Taiwan to reinforce the island’s arsenal. Taiwan has deployed the missiles ... ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan got it right on Covid (and the US didn’t) (opinion)
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 ...)
Taipei thanks US for missile package
The government yesterday thanked the US for approving the possible sale of a US$620 million missile repair and recertification package to Taiwan. The US Department of State has approved the sale of a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan commends approved U.S. weapons sale worth $620M
The United States has approved Taiwan's purchase of upgrades to Patriot III missiles for about $620 million, a move that is being welcomed in Taipei amid high tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
The Taiwanese Island Fortress That Could Halt A Chinese Invasion
There are only so many ways for China to invade Taiwan. The country’s main island is mountainous and rocky on its east coast. The good beaches are on the west coast, in particular in Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
US Okays Possible Sale Of F-35 Fighters For Japan, Patriot Missile Upgrade For Taiwan
The deals will bolster Japan and Taiwan's defense capabilities, and send a strong message to China that the U.S. will stand by its allies in the face of Beijing's aggressive actions. ( read original story ...)
Jay Chou seeks old house in Taipei
The most followed Taiwanese artist on Instagram, Jay Chou usually uses the account to share bits and pieces of his life with his fans .. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Annual Shanghai-Taipei city forum scheduled on July 22
An annual city forum of Shanghai and Taipei will be held on July 22 via video link, Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Friday. Over the years, Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
ALSTOM SA: Alstom to supply integrated metro system for Taipei Metro Line 7 extension
Alstom to supply integrated metro system for Taipei Metro Line 7 extension Contract for Phase Two project signifies strong long-term commitment to Taipei commuters 10 July. ( read original story ...)
Ships Are Not Enough: Taiwan Needs Killer Tanks To Stop a Chinese Invasion
Taiwan needs a credible ground deterrent in addition to naval forces. The Trump administration’s plan to sell tanks, missiles and ground-launched air defenses to Taiwan embodies what might be called a ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) – Repair and Recertification of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missiles
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Recertification of ... ( read original story ...)
Undeterred by Coronavirus, China Takes Influence Campaign Online to Win Taiwan Hearts
The intensifying efforts to win hearts and minds in democratic Taiwan come amid widespread support on the island for anti-government protests in Hong Kong and opposition to a new Chinese-imposed ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei to set up ‘air quality management zones’
Taipei is to designate three transportation hubs and six tourist hotspots as “Phase One Air Quality Management Zones,” with the types of vehicles allowed to enter them restricted, the Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Calls for India to Play the Taiwan Card Grow Louder
As tensions simmer between New Delhi and Beijing, some have called for India to focus on developing stronger relations with Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
‘Fantasy Flight’ in Taiwan Offers Air Travel Experience Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns—Without Actually Leaving Airport
The fantasy flight was organized by Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration to raise awareness of coronavirus prevention and control procedures to follow when passing through customs and boarding a ... ( read original story ...)
Could China Blow Up Taiwan’s Air Force Before It Even Leaves the Ground?
Beijing has thousands of missiles and believes it could overwhelm Taiwan with them in a surprise attack during a war. ( read original story ...)