36 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan

Taiwan’s defense ministry said Friday it had detected 36 Chinese military aircraft around the island in the previous 24 hours. A further 26 aircraft — including fighters, transport planes and drones — were detected after 6:55 am Friday,

Taiwan to donate US$300,000 to hurricane-impacted Caribbean allies

A donation of US$200,000 would be made to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while US$100,000 would be given to Saint Lucia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, following reports of widespread damage in the two island countries after the passage of the record-breaking Hurricane Beryl on Monday.