Chen Siming fled China and awaits refugee assistance in Taiwan, which is wary of raising tensions with Beijing by being seen as a haven for China critics.
Taiwan unveils first domestically built submarine as China threat grows
Taiwan unveiled its first-ever domestically built submarine on Thursday, an accomplishment the island democracy’s leader hailed as a significant milestone as Taipei works to boost its military ...
Both Wary of War, Taiwan’s Voters Eye China and China Eyes Taiwan’s Voters
Even if Taiwan’s upcoming election doesn’t go Beijing’s preferred way, a Chinese invasion remains highly unlikely. But an expected deterioration in China-Taiwan relations is bad news for both sides.
China Focus: China opens its fastest cross-sea railway along Taiwan Strait
FUZHOU, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- China's fastest cross-sea high-speed rail started operation on Thursday, with trains running at a maximum speed of 350 km/h along the west coast of the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan reveals first homegrown submarine in defence milestone
By Carlos Garcia, Walid Berrazeg and Sarah Wu KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) - Taiwan unveiled its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a major step in a years-long project aimed at strengthening the island's defence and deterrence against the Chinese navy.
Taiwan is bracing for Chinese cyberattacks, White House official says
White House official Anne Neuberger says Taiwan is “very focused” on boosting its cybersecurity ahead of a showdown against Beijing
China says drills near Taiwan target ‘arrogance’ of separatists
China said its recent series of drills near Taiwan aimed at combating the "arrogance" of separatist forces, while the frontrunner to be Taiwan's next president said China was trying to "annex" the ...
Military exercises near Taiwan aimed at combating ‘arrogance’ of separatists, says China
Increased frequency of Chinese drills has raised the risk of events ‘getting out of hand’, the island’s defence minister said ...
Taipei Billionaire Pierre Chen’s 25,000-Bottle Wine Collection Could Snag $50 Million
Sotheby’s is offering this sliver of Chen’s masterpiece-filled cellar in five auctions spanning a year, beginning with a November sale in Hong Kong ...
Taiwan to unveil first locally built sub; US, half-dozen countries help with tech
"They've managed to do it. That's the key takeaway," Euan Graham, China export at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said of Taiwan building its first submarine. "And they did it against very ...
Before it’s too late, the UN blackball of Taiwan must stop
Amina Mohammed, a Nigerian diplomat, has been the deputy secretary-general of the United Nations since 2017. Earlier this month she committed a gaffe: She inadvertently told the truth.
China’s military drills near Taiwan target ‘arrogance’ of separatists, asserts Beijing
China has stated that its recent series of military drills near Taiwan are aimed at countering what it views as the "arrogance" of separatist forces advocating for Taiwan's independence. These exercises have raised concerns about potential conflicts and ...
China accuses Taiwan’s government of using economic and trade issues to seek independence
China's government has accused Taiwan’s ruling party of seeking independence, a day after the self-governing island’s president lobbied for Australia’s support in joining a regional trade pact.
China says aim of its drills near Taiwan is to combat ‘arrogance’ of separatists
China's recent drills near Taiwan are aimed at combating the "arrogance" of separatist forces, the Chinese government said on Wednesday, after Taipei reported a rise in military activity in recent ...
Chinese dissident ‘stranded’ in Taiwan airport seeks asylum in US or Canada
A Chinese dissident has taken refuge at Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport amid growing fears of persecution from Chinese authorities. Desperate escape: Chen Siming, known for commemorating the ...
Report to Congress on Taiwan Defense Military Issues
The following is the Sept. 19, 2023, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Taiwan: Defense Military Issues. From the report U.S. policy toward Taiwan has long prioritized the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.