A hypothetical Chinese invasion of Taiwan “quickly founders” but exacts high costs on the island democracy and the US Navy, according to the results of an extensive set of war games released Monday by a Washington think tank. Despite “massive Chinese ...
China practices Taiwan attack with 57 warplanes; Fumes as Germans visit Taipei
Taiwan's Defence Ministry said that 57 warplanes and four ships were sent towards the island nation from China. The drills coincide with the visit of a German delegation to Taipei. Watch this video ...
War game suggests Chinese invasion of Taiwan would fail at a huge cost to US, Chinese and Taiwanese militaries
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2026 would result in thousands of casualties among Chinese, United States, Taiwanese and Japanese forces, and it would be unlikely to result in a victory for Beijing, according to a prominent independent Washington think tank,
Taiwan Pitches Democratic Alliance to Shore up Shaky Paraguay Ties
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday pitched the need to jointly defend democracy against authoritarianism as she sought to shore up shaky ties with Paraguay, and said they were good friends. Paraguay is one of only 14 countries to have formal diplomatic relations with Chinese-claimed Taiwan,
7 Taiwanese cities beyond Taipei you have to check out
From bustling port cities to peaceful countryside towns, here are the 7 Taiwanese cities beyond Taipei you have to check out ...
More mainland Chinese firms will take away market share from Taiwan iPhone suppliers: Investment firm
More mainland Chinese electronics manufacturing companies are set to take away market share from Taiwanese counterparts such as Foxconn and Pegatron, an investment fund manager said. "Chinese companies are getting pretty competitive for iPhone assemblers.
Mega Bonuses of 50 Months’ Salary Paid by Taiwan Shipping Firm
Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corp. is celebrating a standout year by awarding stellar bonuses to some of its staff.
PLA conducts patrols and exercises near Taiwan
The People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command carried out patrols and combat exercises on Sunday in the air and waters near Taiwan, according to a command spokesman. Senior Colonel Shi Yi said late on Sunday night in a brief news release that forces conducted strikes on land targets and amphibious assaults during the exercises.
China’s colonial and imperial project
China’s leaders are attempting to erase Tibet’s unique culture. Photo: AP In a few years foreigners visiting Tibet will be dutifully and often unknowingly repeating this propaganda, and some idiot ...
Lithuanian group to arrive in Taipei for a six-day visit
A delegation from the Lithuanian Committee on National Security and Defense is scheduled to arrive in Taiwan for a six-day visit today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The nine-member delegation ...
Wang claims victory for KMT in Taipei by-election
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) candidate Wang Hung-wei (王鴻薇) declared victory in the legislative by-election in Taipei yesterday, beating main rival Enoch Wu (吳怡農) of the Democratic Progressive Party ...
Coronavirus news? No thanks. Hongkongers more put off by pandemic updates than people in Beijing, Singapore and Taipei, study shows
Hongkongers were not alone in struggling with “pandemic fatigue”, but their tendency to mute their smartphone group chats, quit social media and avoid news about Covid-19 was stronger than among ...
James W. Pfister: Same mistake: Vietnam and Taiwan
South Vietnam fell to our adversary, North Vietnam, on April 30, 1975. Vietnam is now a unified state in international law. President Joe Biden has said at least four times that the United States will ...
Tainan’s air might get even worse
Residents of Tainan’s Annan District (安南) recently became aware of a new gas-fired power plant scheduled to be built just north of their homes. Local investigations revealed that Taiwan Sugar Co is to ...
Taipei mayor mulls plans for tax revenue surpluses
The Taipei City Government is making a comprehensive evaluation of its finances, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) said yesterday after a city councilor wrote online that the city had surplus tax ...
Taiwan exports fall for 4th month in December, decline seen extending into Q1
Taiwan's exports fell for a fourth straight month in December due to the worsening state of the global economy, as inflation and rising interest rates weighed on demand, and benefits from China's ...