A Chinese takeover of Taiwan would make the threat to Japanese territory more acute, said Yuki Tatsumi, senior director at the U.S.-based Institute for Indo-Pacific Security. “Japan will no longer have a buffer, if you will,” she said, adding that it would face direct pressure from the Chinese navy.
China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy
Beijing's drills increasingly blur the line between routine military training exercises and what analysts say could be stage-setting for an attack, a strategy intended to give the U.S. and its allies minimal warning of an assault.
Chinese Military to Stage Drills Around Taiwan to Warn ‘External Forces’ After Japan Tensions
The Chinese military says it’s dispatching air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan to warn against what it called separatist and “external interference” forces
Viral Video Captures Indonesian Nurse Praying And Shielding Patient During Taiwan 7.0 Tremor
A viral video captures the terrifying moment a Taiwan 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck, causing power outages and evacuations at major tech firms.
Huang Kuo-chang declares candidacy for New Taipei City
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Huang Kuo-chang (黃國昌) yesterday officially announced his candidacy for next year’s New Taipei City mayoral election, with former party chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) ...
A magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Taiwan just off its northeast coast late Saturday. The earthquake took place at 11:05 p.m. local time, 20 miles from the ...
Taiwan rattled by 7.0 magnitude quake, no major damage reported
The weather administration said people should be on alert for aftershocks between 5.5 and 6.0 in the coming day.
Taipei, Shanghai mayors meet for Twin Cities Forum
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an arrived in Shanghai on Sunday for the second day of the Twin-City Forum where Chiang and Shanghai Mayor Geng Zhong signed MOU's on water management and vocational training ...
Girl group ifeye to ‘bloom’ with first fan concert in Taipei
K-pop girl group ifeye will hold its first fan concert in Taipei, Taiwan, on Feb. 8, 2026, its agency Hi-Hat Entertainment announced on Saturday.
Taiwan Earthquake Near Taipei: No Tsunami Threat Confirmed And Damage Assessments
A 6.7 magnitude quake southeast of Taipei prompts damage checks and transport reviews; India reports no tsunami threat. Updates cover aftershocks and regional monitoring.
Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan again, buildings sway in Taipei
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan’s northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, the second major tremor to hit the
Restaurant clients panic during late night earthquake in Taiwan
The 6.6-magnitude earthquake occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time, 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the coastal town of Yilan. Tremors were felt across the island, including in the capital of Taipei, where buildings shook from the shock.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake near Taiwan disrupts rail services
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded off Taiwan's northeastern coast on Saturday night, but no injuries or significant damage were reported.
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes off the coast of Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Taiwan just off its northeast coast late Saturday.
Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 shakes Taiwan’s eastern coast and Taipei, says weather agency
A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hit Taiwan on Saturday evening, country's weather agency reported. The tremors rocked Taiwan's eastern coast and capital Taipei.
Large earthquake rattles Taiwan
On Dec. 24, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coastal county of Taitung. That quake also shook buildings in Taipei. Taiwan is prone to earthquakes and is near the junction of two ...