Latin America used to account for many of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, but China has been steadily whittling them away with promises of increased trade and investment. Panama, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras have all switched allegiance in recent years.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen attends Guatemalan coffee event in Taipei
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has attended an event to taste Guatemalan coffee. The Central American nation has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Taiwan drills to focus on piercing blockade, get ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence link
Taiwan's annual military drills this year take into account China's recent war games and focus on breaking a blockade, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, as a senior security official said Taiwan now had a "Five Eyes" intelligence link.
Taiwan chipmaker UMC says some happy to use China capacity others shun
A shift away from made-in-China chips amid Sino-U.S. tensions has opened up capacity that some customers are happy to use, Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday.
Taiwan war games to focus on piercing blockade, preserving forces
Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military drills this year will focus on combating a blockade of the island and preserving the fighting ability of its forces, taking into account China's recent war games, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Taipei finds carcinogenic substances in Indomie and Penang Ah Lai instant noodle products
Taipei's Department of Health has revealed that two types of popular instant noodles made by Southeast Asian brands have been found to contain a cancer-inducing substance, according to the results of ...
Taiwan seen slipping into recession in Q1- Reuters poll
Taiwan's export-dependent economy likely slipped into a recession in the first quarter, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, weighed down by sluggish demand for technology products amid global economic woes.
Taiwan war games to focus on combating blockade, preserving forces
Han Kuang military drills this year will focus on combating a blockade of the island and preserving the fighting ability of its forces, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Manufacturer of noodles recalled in Taipei gets product lab tested
An instant noodle manufacturer here has sent its Ah Lai White Curry Noodles for tests following allegations that the product contains a cancer-inducing substance.
If China invaded Taiwan it would destroy world trade, says James Cleverly
UK foreign secretary warns a war across Taiwan strait and likely destruction of semiconductor industry would have global effects ...
Ignoring China threats, Gov. Youngkin commits business future to Taiwan: ‘decades-old partnership’
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is in Taiwan as the first of three stops during a trade mission through Asia, with plans to also visit Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, South Korea.
Virginia Governor, Taiwan President Meet In Taipei
Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei to discuss investment opportunities as the potential US presidential contender kicked off a trade mission to Asia, their ...
Leader of Guatemala, one of Taiwan’s last diplomatic allies, urges international respect
Guatemala's president has appealed to other nations to respect Taiwan’s sovereignty at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the island.
This is why we can’t let Taiwan become the next Ukraine | Opinion
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Freedom and democracy are worth fighting for and a prosperous America requires it.
Republican hopeful DeSantis backs Taiwan deterrence
US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis on Tuesday stressed the importance of warding off conflict over Taiwan, telling a Japanese media outlet that "what China respects is strength"."Ultimately, what China respects is strength,
Guatemala Leader in Taiwan Expresses ‘Rock-Solid Friendship’
The president of Guatemala has appealed to other governments to respect Taiwan’s sovereignty during an official visit at a time when China’s ruling Communist Party is stepping up efforts to isolate th