Sandwiched between two Pacific superpowers, the Philippines has long had to tread delicately when it comes to dealing with Beijing and Washington's competing interests, a complex juggling act that has been on vivid display in recent weeks.
China-focused panel preps proposals to rapidly arm Taiwan
In an exclusive interview, Mike Gallagher previewed some of the Taiwan provisions that his China-focused panel is drafting for inclusion in a defense bill.
Indonesia regulator says instant noodle brand safe, despite Taipei, Malaysia recall
Indonesia's food regulator on Thursday said a popular product from one of the world's biggest instant noodle brands was safe for consumption in the country, despite its recall in Malaysia and in ...
‘Double Tax’ Hinders Taiwan’s Investment in American Factories
Businesses from Taiwan are rushing to produce semiconductor chips on U.S. soil, but the lack of a formal U.S.-Taiwan tax treaty is an impediment.
DPP indignant as forum reverts to Ma of ‘Taipei’
The forum’s “deliberate use of a wrong title for former president Ma is profoundly inappropriate and uncourteous” for an organization based in the democratic nation of Greece, Presidential Office ...
Taiwan must ‘compensate Paraguay’ to keep it from China’s embrace
Latin America used to account for many of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, but China has been steadily whittling them away with promises of increased trade and investment. Panama, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras have all switched allegiance in recent years.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen attends Guatemalan coffee event in Taipei
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has attended an event to taste Guatemalan coffee. The Central American nation has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Taiwan drills to focus on piercing blockade, get ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence link
Taiwan's annual military drills this year take into account China's recent war games and focus on breaking a blockade, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, as a senior security official said Taiwan now had a "Five Eyes" intelligence link.
Taiwan chipmaker UMC says some happy to use China capacity others shun
A shift away from made-in-China chips amid Sino-U.S. tensions has opened up capacity that some customers are happy to use, Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday.
Taiwan war games to focus on piercing blockade, preserving forces
Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military drills this year will focus on combating a blockade of the island and preserving the fighting ability of its forces, taking into account China's recent war games, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Taipei finds carcinogenic substances in Indomie and Penang Ah Lai instant noodle products
Taipei's Department of Health has revealed that two types of popular instant noodles made by Southeast Asian brands have been found to contain a cancer-inducing substance, according to the results of ...
Taiwan seen slipping into recession in Q1- Reuters poll
Taiwan's export-dependent economy likely slipped into a recession in the first quarter, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, weighed down by sluggish demand for technology products amid global economic woes.
Taiwan war games to focus on combating blockade, preserving forces
Han Kuang military drills this year will focus on combating a blockade of the island and preserving the fighting ability of its forces, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Manufacturer of noodles recalled in Taipei gets product lab tested
An instant noodle manufacturer here has sent its Ah Lai White Curry Noodles for tests following allegations that the product contains a cancer-inducing substance.
If China invaded Taiwan it would destroy world trade, says James Cleverly
UK foreign secretary warns a war across Taiwan strait and likely destruction of semiconductor industry would have global effects ...
Ignoring China threats, Gov. Youngkin commits business future to Taiwan: ‘decades-old partnership’
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is in Taiwan as the first of three stops during a trade mission through Asia, with plans to also visit Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, South Korea.