Police in South Korea have charged two people with leaking submarine blueprints to Taiwan as Seoul seeks to avoid a backlash from Beijing over unsanctioned assistance for Taipei’s submarine programme.
Experts See a Message in Chinese Balloons Flying Over Taiwan
Taiwan has, so far at least, experienced none of the alarm that gripped many Americans last year when a hulking Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon floated across the United States. China denied that the balloon was for spying, but Washington did not buy that line, and the dispute soured relations for many months.
Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election: Analyzing Ko Wen-je’s Foreign Policy Positions
On January 13, 2024, Taiwan will hold its eighth presidential election, a three-way race between Vice President William Lai of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), New Taipei City Mayor Hou ...
Taiwan’s Matsu Islands prepare for a possible China invasion: ‘I don’t want to die, but we have to fight’
Beijing has been ramping up military pressure on Taiwan ahead of crucial elections next week. On the Matsu Islands – which would be the first line of defence if an attack were launched – Kim Sengupta
Taiwan elections: mainland Chinese reporters on short-term permits ‘can only observe’ as island votes for new president
Post reporter with mainland China passport among journalists forced to cancel travel plans because of restriction Also, for the first time in decades, no mainland academics will be visiting Taiwan to observe the elections either Reporters from around the world are converging on Taiwan as the island prepares to vote for a new president in ...
Taiwan to donate 60 million yen for Japan quake
Authorities in Taiwan say they will donate 60 million yen, or nearly 420,000 dollars, to help with relief and rebuilding efforts after Monday's devastating earthquake in central Japan. They are also launching a fund-raising campaign.
Jeremy Lin takes over as new Taipei Kings beat Meralco Bolts
From the taraflex to the hardcourt.The Philippines, still attracting basketball star-power in 2024as former NBA champ Jeremy Lin puts on a show for local hoop fans in the East Asia Super ...
Taiwan’s presidential candidate Ko Wen-je seeks a middle ground with China, attracting young voters
With Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary elections less than two weeks away, the island’s alternative party candidate and chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party, Ko Wen-je, is promoting a policy of patience toward China,
Taiwan elections can weaken an unstable status quo
Taiwan’s presidential race could be consequential if its ruling party is re-elected on Jan. 13. An unprecedented third term for the Democratic Progressives would frustrate Beijing which claims the self-governed island as its own.
Taiwan is an existential threat to Xi Jinping’s China
On January 13, 2024, the people of Taiwan will elect a new President and legislature. This event has become a potential flashpoint in competition between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the West which already risks escalation from an economic contest into direct military engagement.
Meralco’s Banchero rues turnovers in EASL loss to New Taipei Kings
MANILA, Philippines – Having more turnovers than assists spelled the doom for Meralco against Jeremy Lin and the New Taipei Kings in their East Asia Super League (EASL) clash Wednesday night, Bolts ...
Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island
Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected three more Chinese balloons flying across the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, and one of those flew over the island, the second day in a row it has reported such activity.
As Taiwan prepares for polls, China’s Xi Jinping issues a warning on reunification
The January 13 election will decide how Taiwan handles a belligerent Beijing’s threats – both economic and military — of merging it with the mainland
Taiwan will publish analysis of China’s alleged election interference post vote
Taiwan is documenting its experiences with China's alleged attempts to interfere in elections next week and will publish its analysis soon after the vote.
China unveils new aircraft carrier days before Taiwan’s election sending tensions soaring
China has revealed a new aircraft carrier as concerns over a potential invasion of Taiwan soar ahead of elections on the democratically-run island.
Taiwan shares open higher
Taipei, Jan. 4 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened up 15.08 points at 17,574.39 Thursday on turnover of NT$2.8 billion (US$90.26 million).