Analysts and officials in Taipei are assessing what lessons they can learn from the US-Israel precision strikes on the Iranian leadership.
Taiwan seeks to keep China threat front of mind in MAGA world
DORAL, Fla. — Taiwan’s representative to the U.S. is trying to keep China front of mind in MAGA foreign policy, sounding warnings that Beijing’s “threat is active” at the Heritage Foundation’s Miami Security Forum this week. America’s ...
Taiwan to Skip WTO Meeting Due to Visa Dispute With Cameroon
Taiwan said it will skip a WTO conference in Cameroon due to a dispute over how the hosts labeled its delegation in visa paperwork.
US intel softens on China threat, says no Taiwan invasion planned by 2027 despite military buildup
The U.S. intelligence community says China has no fixed timeline to invade Taiwan and is not planning action by 2027, marking a shift from prior warnings.
Taiwan’s main opposition parties join forces for local elections, foundation for 2028 race
Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party approve cooperation agreement to contest local elections in November Taiwan's two main opposition parties are set to join forces in local elections, a midterm contest this autumn that analysts say could lay the groundwork for potential cooperation in the 2028 leadership race to challenge the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Trump, Takaichi commit to peace in Taiwan Strait
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday affirmed their shared commitment to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposition to any attempts to unilaterally change the “status quo.
Taipei stresses need for deterrence
China poses a pressing threat, as its military buildup continues unabated, and effective deterrence is needed to make sure any attack would be very risky for Beijing, Minister of National Defense ...
Japan Rejects US Assessment of Its Shift on Taiwan Ahead of Leaders’ Meeting
Japan rejected a U.S. assessment that its stance on how it might react to a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan marked a "significant shift" on Thursday, an issue that could cloud an imminent ...
Taiwan’s all-hands-on-deck plan to fend off China
A growing cohort of self-defense zealots is embracing a mission to get the island ready for an attack.
Canada not choosing between Beijing, Taipei: analyst
Canada aims to diversify its partnerships as the global landscape shifts rapidly and does not intend to choose sides between China and Taiwan, Vina Nadjibulla, vice president of research and strategy ...
Japan vs Chinese Taipei Prediction, Picks & Odds for Friday’s World Baseball Classic Game
Get the best Japan vs. Chinese Taipei predictions ahead of Friday's matchup in Tokyo. Free World Baseball Classic picks for March 6.
Taiwan February export orders miss forecasts
TAIPEI, March 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan's export orders rose less than expected in February, with demand for its AI and technology products losing momentum in the month that ended with the war in Iran raising the risk of trade disruptions.
Red Line extension, Sanying Line to open in June
New Taipei City’s Sanying MRT Line and the eastern extension of the Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Red Line) are scheduled to begin operations in June, the National Development Council (NDC) said yesterday. The ...
Taipei rejects Beijing’s offer of energy security in return for unification
Taiwan's government has dismissed China’s proposal of energy security in exchange for unification as “impossible,” calling the offer a form of cognitive warfare. As the war over Iran continues to ...
The US is re-evaluating the threat of Chinese military action in Taiwan
Recent years have brought heightened concern in Western intelligence circles that China could invade the self-governing island of Taiwan as early as next year. But the United States now says an imminent attack is unlikely.
MRT Red Line extension, Sanyin Line to open in June
The New Taipei Metro's Sanyin Line and the eastern extension of the Taipei Metro's Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Red Line) are scheduled to begin operations in June, the National Development Council said today.