Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen warned the semiconductor industry faces new and "volatile" challenges, but said her government will work with the sector to overcome them. ( read original story ...)
Defense & National Security — Taiwan bill makes it past first hurdle
Amid rising U.S. tensions with China over Taiwan’s independence, the Senate Foreign Relations committee has advanced bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening U.S. policy toward the self-governing ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Mulls Hitting China With Sanctions if It Invades Taiwan—Report
Beijing claims the island as its own and is rapidly developing the military means to one day seize it, even if the U.S. comes to Taiwan's defense. President Xi Jinping of China, who many believe will ... ( read original story ...)
US Senate takes first step to direct military aid to Taiwan
A Senate committee took the first step Wednesday toward the United States directly providing billions of dollars in military aid to Taiwan and making ties more official, ramping up support following ... ( read original story ...)
Senate panel considers Taiwan bill — to the discomfort of White House
A Senate panel is set to consider a major overhaul of U.S. policy toward Taiwan on Wednesday despite concerns from the Biden administration. The Taiwan Policy Act of 2022 — introduced by Senate ... ( read original story ...)
EU spy chief scraps Taiwan visit after ‘plans leaked’
A secret plan by the European Union’s spy chief to visit Taiwan was scrapped after Beijing learned of the trip and put pressure on the EU to cancel it.Jose Casimiro Morgado, the Portuguese head of the ... ( read original story ...)
Why ICAO Needs Taiwan
The ROC transportation minister urges the world to support Taiwan’s participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization. ( read original story ...)
Lithuania’s office in Taipei begins operations, Taiwan confirms
The island’s foreign ministry says the Lithuanian envoy has arrived and started work, which is likely to further strain ties between Beijing and the Baltic state. ( read original story ...)
‘Humour over rumour’: Taiwan eyes Ukraine messaging model if China attacks
Taiwan is looking at Ukraine's ways of communicating its message to the outside world at a time of conflict, by making use of tools such as satellites and deploying humour, the digital minister said ... ( read original story ...)
Time Is Running Out to Defend Taiwan
The long-standing U.S. policy of “strategic ambiguity” deliberately leaves uncertain whether and under what circumstances the United States would defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion. But it is ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. considers China sanctions to deter Taiwan action; Taiwan presses EU
The U.S. is considering options for sanctions against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the EU coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to discuss new chips bill with Taiwan next month
The United States will hold talks with Taiwan next month to discuss new U.S. legislation designed to boost the American semiconductor industry, the top U.S. diplomat in Taipei said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan becomes growing destination for Hong Kong residents looking for more freedom
Hong Kong residents have found refuge in Taiwan, but as tensions grow between the nation and the Chinese government, so does concerns among exhiles. ( read original story ...)
US’s Taiwan security bill spurs debate on level of support for Taipei
The US Senate foreign relations committee is poised to vote on a bill that would finance weapons exports to Taiwan for the first time and dramatically reshape relations with Taipei amid rising ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, US struggle over differences on weapons to counter China
Washington is likely to send Taiwan more weapons in coming years to counter China — if the two sides can agree on which arms are needed. ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: US lawmakers to vote on financing weapons exports to Taiwan
Plus, Evergrande vows to restart stalled property projects and Wall Street suffers worst sell-off since June 2020 ... ( read original story ...)