Three potential scenarios for how China could deploy military force against Taiwan – illustrated with maps. Experts doubt China's current ability to conduct a full-scale invasion, but it has alternative strategies ranging from harassment to blockades.
City councilors accuse Ko of secret fundraising project
The company is at the center of allegations from Taipei city councilors Yu Shu-hui (游淑慧) and Chien Shu-pei (簡舒培) about the so-called "Tuntian Project" (屯田計劃). They claimed that Ko held secret meetings ...
$7 billion project near TSMC moves forward on 2,300 acres in north Phoenix
The area, called Halo Vista, surrounds TSMC's site on three sides and will include about 30 million square feet of new development.
Taiwan’s China Airlines splits $11.9 billion aircraft deal between Boeing and Airbus
Taiwan's China Airlines will split an order for its long-haul fleet renewal between Boeing and European rival Airbus and buy freighters from the U.S. planemaker in a closely watched deal worth almost ...
Taiwan central bank flags risks to growth from Trump administration policies
Taiwan's central bank on Thursday raised this year's growth forecast for the tech powerhouse island but flagged risks for next year centred on the trade policies of the incoming Trump administration ...
Taiwan’s China Airlines orders $11.9 billion in Boeing, Airbus jets
Taiwan's China Airlines said on Thursday it had ordered 10 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 10 Airbus A350-1000s for its long-haul fleet renewal, as well as four 777-8 freighter aircraft for $11.9 billion.
Taiwan raises growth forecast, keeps interest rates unchanged
Taiwan's central bank held its policy interest rate unchanged on Thursday while raising its growth estimate for the year, but flagged risks for next year from trade policies from the incoming Trump administration in the United States.
Taiwan to Decide on Key Rate With Property, Trump Front of Mind
Taiwan’s central bank is set to announce a decision on its key interest rate while it weighs a hot property market, inflation and the potential of President-elect Donald Trump to disrupt trade vital to the archipelago.
Taiwan detects hike in Chinese military activity around itself
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated that it detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Wednesday and 6 am (local time) on Thursday.
PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities
Although China continues to employ military force as a primary tool for deterring Taiwan, the recent series of military activities differs significantly from previous operations.
Corruption may slow China’s ability to one day invade Taiwan, DOD says
Rampant corruption in the Chinese military may be slowing its ability to one day launch an invasion of Taiwan, according to the Pentagon’s annual report on China’s armed forces. (AFP via Getty Images) Rampant corruption in the Chinese military may be ...
Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou visits Harbin aiming to ‘build bridge of peace’
Ma, who is leading a group of students on a nine-day mainland trip, says exchanges between young people ‘are especially important now’.
Why Taiwan’s Constitutional Court Is in Danger
Legislators from the leading party in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan are moving to pass an amendment that could effectively paralyze the Constitutional Court. Under the proposed changes to the Constitutional Court Procedure Act,
International Maritime Law and the Taiwan Strait
The U.S. and Japan consider the central part of the Taiwan Strait to be international waters, meaning military vessels may freely transit those waters. China, however, strongly opposes the transit of European or American military vessels through the Taiwan Strait.
DEMATIC STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN TAIWAN WITH NEW OFFICE OPENING IN TAOYUAN CITY
Dematic, a leading automated solution provider globally and in Asia Pacific, has announced the opening of its new office in Taiwan. This strategic expansion further solidifies Dematic's commitment to ...
Budget cuts would delay submarine project by two years: minister
If the national defense budget for the submarine construction project is cut next year ... The league has urged Farglory Group and the Taipei City Government to improve the Taipei Dome’s outdated ...