Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden last year to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese independence, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the private conversation.
What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?
By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden last year to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on ...
Exclusive: China’s Xi pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan, sources say
China wanted the US to say "we oppose Taiwan independence," rather than the current version, which is that the United States "does not support" independence for Taiwan, sources told Reuters.
Senior US diplomat arrives in Taiwan as officials downplay Trump comments
A senior U.S. diplomat who helps manage ties with Taiwan has arrived in Taipei, the de facto U.S. embassy said on Tuesday, as Taiwanese officials sought to downplay Donald Trump's latest attacks of the island's crucial chip industry and defence needs.
Taiwan detects 6 Chinese military aircraft, 9 vessels around territory
Notably, the latest Chinese military action is part of tensions between Taiwan and China, with frequent military activity by Beijing
Trump accuses Taiwan of stealing U.S. chip industry. Here’s what the election could bring
Trump said tariffs should be put on Taiwan's chips during an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.
Chances of all-out war over Taiwan are ‘slim’, says US envoy
De facto ambassador Raymond Greene says US military and Taipei’s military reforms help deter attacks from mainland China.
$7 Billion ‘City Within a City’ Planned For Phoenix
The plants are anticipated to create 10,000 permanent jobs, with another 80,000 in the surrounding development.
WTO Accepts India and Chinese Taipei’s Request to Delay ICT Import Duty Ruling Until April 2025
The WTO has postponed the ruling on Indias ICT import duties until April 2025, allowing both parties to resolve the dispute mutually.
2,400 undeveloped acres surrounding TSMC could be a ‘city within a city’
The Halo Vista site could eventually hold nearly 30 million square feet of buildings. Mack Real Estate Group and McCourt Partners are developers.
Daily roundup: Tokyo-bound SIA flight diverted to Taipei after windshield cracks mid-flight — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Tokyo-bound SIA flight diverted to Taipei after windshield cracks mid-flight A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight headed to Tokyo was diverted ...
New Taipei to inspect elevators after falls
Yesterday afternoon, a pedestrian overpass elevator near New Taipei City Hall Square, where a kids' Halloween event was taking place, also malfunctioned and fell from the second floor to the ground. A ...
Tokyo-bound SIA flight diverted to Taipei after windshield cracks mid-flight
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight headed to Tokyo was diverted to Taipei on Monday (Oct 28) morning after a windshield on the plane cracked mid-flight. Flight SQ636 took off at Changi Airport at ...
Singapore Airlines flight to Tokyo diverted to Taipei due to cracked windshield
SINGAPORE: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for Tokyo was diverted to Taipei on Monday (Oct 28) due to a "cracked windshield" mid-flight, said the airline. Flight SQ636, with 249 passengers and ...
Galleries Showcase World-Class Collections at Art Taipei Expo – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan's leading annual art exhibition, Art Taipei, has returned with works on display from world-class collections.
Taiwan Reports Chinese ‘Combat Patrol’ After Beijing Slams US Arms Deal
China has over the past five years stepped up its military activities around democratically governed Taiwan, whose government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims. Taiwan's government has welcomed the new arms sale, the 17th to the island under U.S. President Joe Biden's administration.