Taiwan is exploring buying arms worth billions of dollars from the United States, sources briefed on the matter said, hoping to win support from the new Trump administration as China continues to apply military pressure on the island.
China urges US to ‘correct its mistakes’ after State Department website removes Taiwan independence reference
The page also added a reference to Taiwan's cooperation with a Pentagon technology and semiconductor development project and says the U.S. will support Taiwan's membership in international organizations "where applicable.
China says US has ‘gravely backpedaled’ on Taiwan
China’s Foreign Ministry has taken issue with a revised U.S. government fact sheet that removed a line on American opposition to independence for Taiwan.
Japan to Allow Taiwan to Be Listed in Family Records
Japan is set to revise its rules to allow Taiwan to be listed as a place of origin on its family registry in a move that will differentiate the people from China and Taiwan, a self-governed island that Beijing claims as its own.
Taiwan Strait not China’s, Taipei says after Canadian warship passes through
The Taiwan Strait does not belong to China and any attempts to create tension threaten global security, the island's defence ministry said on Monday, after Beijing criticised Canada for sailing a warship through the sensitive waterway.
People urged to make sure before they adopt a pig
New Taipei City officials on Saturday warned people to do their research before buying pet pigs, saying that last year, they dealt with 14 cases involving abandoned or escaped pigs and improper disposal of pig carcasses.
ETFs jump to two-thirds of all Taiwan fund assets
Assets in Taiwan’s locally listed ETFs surged by 55 per cent in 2024 to reach $195.88bn and now account for 66.1 per cent of all onshore public funds industry assets, according to data from Keystone Intelligence.
Taiwan’s Independence Dilemma: A Historic and Diplomatic Standoff
Taiwan's independence remains a contentious issue. It operates with de facto independence, yet China claims sovereignty over it. The U.S. has unofficial ties with Taiwan under its 'One China' policy,
Taiwan’s Defenses Impaired by Budget Revamp, Premier Says
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said a move by opposition lawmakers to place conditions on some funds for the military this year, including for a high-profile submarine project ...
US says website update routine, after removal of reference to Taiwan independence
The page also added a reference to Taiwan's cooperation with a Pentagon technology and semiconductor development project and says the U.S. will support Taiwan's membership in international ...
Taiwan Premier Says Opposition’s Budget Moves Would Hurt Defense
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said a push by opposition lawmakers to place conditions on some funds for the military this year, including for a high-profile submarine project ...
China condemns sailing of Canadian warship in Taiwan Strait
China's military on Monday condemned the sailing of a Canadian warship in the Taiwan Strait, saying its air and naval forces had monitored and warned the ship.
Taiwan minister thanks US State Dept after fact sheet removes lines not supporting Taiwanese independence
The Taiwanese government has welcomed US move of removing from the website of the US State Department that it does not support Taiwanese independence, Taipei Times reported. The Taiwan-US relations ...
US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence, prompting praise from island
The State Department removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island's government praised.
What changes to the CHIPS act could mean for AI growth and consumers
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US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
The U.S. State Department has removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island's government praised on Sunday as supporting Taiwan.