Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday detailed a surge in Chinese military activity as Beijing wrapped up a second day of war games overnight Wednesday, saying it had detected 59 warplanes and 23 navy ...
Taiwan says 59 Chinese warplanes, 23 warships detected around island
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday that over the past 24 hours it had detected 59 Chinese military aircraft and 23 Chinese navy ships operating around the island.
Trump unveils his double-digit ‘Liberation Day’ reciprocal tariffs on China, Taiwan, and a slew of other key trading partners
President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs and a 25% tariff on car imports on his much-anticipated "Liberation Day" tariff rollout.
Trump Touts Reciprocal Tariffs: 34% on China, 32% on Taiwan, and More
President Trump held up a chart in the Rose Garden outlining some of the larger tariff rates he will charge some nations. China will be charged a 34% tariff, the chart said, the European Union will ...
China concludes two-day war games around Taiwan after live fire drills
China's military concluded two-day war games around Taiwan in which it held long-range, live-fire drills in the East China Sea, marking an escalation of exercises around the island.
U.S. reiterates its backing for Taiwan amid live-fire drills by Chinese forces north of the island
The United States doubled down on its decades-old support for Taiwan as China flexed its muscles with a second day of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, including live-fire drills.
Slight rise in Taiwan but Asian shares were mostly falling Wednesday ahead of Trump announcement
Taiwan's stock market opened on a slight increase but Asian shares were mostly falling Wednesday, shaken by jitters over what Trump will announce.
OTIS to Supply Elevators & Escalators for Kaohsiung’s New Project
Otis Worldwide Corporation’s OTIS international presence and demand trends are encouraging for its prospects. Backed by its constant innovation investments and efficient service offerings, the company ...
China probes for key target weak spots with ‘paralysing’ Taiwan drills
China's military drills around Taiwan this week aim to send a clear message to the island's leadership, analysts say -- in the event of war, Beijing can cut them off from the outside world and grind ...
China Calls Taiwan President ‘Parasite’ As Political Tensions Soar
The People's Liberation Army said Wednesday it had carried out live-fire strikes on targets simulating Taiwanese infrastructure.
China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of blockade drills near Taiwan
The Chinese military staged a second day of exercises around Taiwan on Wednesday, launching live-fire strikes in the East China Sea and practicing blockade operations near crucial shipping lanes to ...
Ahead of US tariffs, Taiwan says it is ‘indispensable’ to global supply chain
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday ahead of an announcement of sweeping import tariffs by the United States that the island is an "indispensable" member of the global supply chain and it ...
China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan Strait
China conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day focusing on the Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy from China that is a crucial conduit for international trade ...
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea
Chinese military extended into second day a joint exercise involving its army, navy and rocket forces near the coast of Taiwan.
Factbox-China’s War Games Around Taiwan Over the Years
- China and Taiwan have nearly gone to war several times since 1949. The two sides last joined battle on a large scale in 1958, when Chinese forces bombed the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen and Matsu ...
China’s New Barges Could Make a Tough Task Easier: Invading Taiwan
The barges, which link up to form a bridge, could give China a way to land large numbers of vehicles and troops on Taiwan, solving a major logistical problem.