The Biden administration plans to ask Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, Politico reported on Monday, ... ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Taipei Blockchain Week Imperiled by Government’s COVID-19 Quarantine; Bitcoin Rebounds Above $20K
Organizers are exploring the use of residency visas for potential attendees and are optimistic they will hold a successful event; ether climbs. ( read original story ...)
Amid China-Taiwan tensions, US President Joe Biden planning USD 1.1 billion arms sale to Taipei
China carried out its largest war games around the democratically governed island after a visit this month by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Beijing has not ruled out using force to bring the island ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Plans to Ask Congress to Approve $1.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Politico
The Biden administration plans to ask Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, Politico reported on Monday, ... ( read original story ...)
India makes rare accusation against China over Taiwan dispute
The government of India has condemned China for its actions in the Taiwan Strait, marking a rare accusation from a country that already has issues with Beijing along its own border. ( read original story ...)
China dismisses Taiwan complaints on drone harassment
China's Foreign Ministry on Monday dismissed complaints from Taiwan about repeated harassment by Chinese drones very close to Taiwanese-controlled islands as "not worth fussing about", prompting ... ( read original story ...)
Palau VP delegation quarantined in Taiwan after 2 get virus
Palau's vice president and her eight-member delegation have been quarantined in Taiwan after two of them tested positive for the coronavirus. Palau is one of the 14 countries still maintaining formal ... ( read original story ...)
Why China’s response to US warships in Taiwan Strait surprised analysts
After United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in early August, the Chinese military staged some of its biggest ever military exercises around the island. ( read original story ...)
‘The Eye of the Storm’: Taiwan Is Caught in a Great Game Over Microchips
Worried about the Chinese threat to Taiwan, the U.S. and others have tried to expand their piece of the island’s semiconductor production. ( read original story ...)
‘No actual threat to China’s security’: US warships in Taiwan Strait downplayed in Beijing
After United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in early August, the Chinese military staged some of its biggest ever military exercises around the island. ( read original story ...)
Why does Little League refer to Taiwan as Chinese Taipei? Here’s the answer
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - In 1969 when the first team from an island off the Chinese mainland made it to the Little League World Series it was known as Taiwan. On Saturday a team from the same island was ... ( read original story ...)
Huang joins Taipei mayoral race
Former Taipei deputy mayor Vivian Huang (黃珊珊) yesterday announced she would run for Taipei mayor as an independent candidate in November, after resigning as deputy mayor on Saturday. Huang made the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. sails warships through Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi’s visit
The U.S. Navy sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, in the first such transit publicized since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... ( read original story ...)
Water agency defends Nanshi Creek plan
The Water Resources Agency yesterday defended a proposed tunnel that would connect the Nanshi Creek (南勢溪) in New Taipei City’s Wulai District (烏來) to the Shihmen Reservoir (石門水庫) in Taoyuan amid ... ( read original story ...)
Nolensville Little League ends its LLWS run with 2-0 loss to Chinese Taipei
Nolensville Little League dropped a 2-0 decision to Chinese Taipei in the third-place consolation game in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sails Warships Through Taiwan Strait in First Since Pelosi Visit
China conducted many military exercises in the strait as it sought to punish Taiwan after Pelosi visited the self-ruled island against Beijing's threats ... ( read original story ...)