Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has sent a special envoy to attend this weekend's beatification of former Pope John Paul I, saying it demonstrates the close relations between the island and the Vatican, ... ( read original story ...)
US announces $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan
The United States on Friday announced a new $1.1 billion package of arms to Taiwan, in a new bid to boost the island's defenses amid soaring tensions with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shooting down a drone near China was ‘appropriate’ – premier
The shooting down of a drone off the Chinese coast that buzzed a Taiwanese-controlled island was the most "appropriate" thing to do after repeated warnings, and China should exercise restraint, Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
US to OK $1B Arms Sale to Taiwan as Tensions Rise With China
The Biden administration is set to announce a more than $1 billion arms sale to Taiwan as U.S.-China tensions escalate over the status of the island. ( read original story ...)
Xi could use force against Taiwan amid ‘challenges from within,’ Taipei official says
Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping’s expected success at a major party congress masks latent “challenges from within,” according to Taiwanese officials wary of Beijing's saber-rattling. ( read original story ...)
China has gone ‘mad for drones’ and is using them to keep up the pressure on Taiwan’s remote military outposts
Taiwan's military will continue to "exercise self-restraint" but it will also take "necessary repellent measures," a Taiwanese general said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan defends shooting down drone as China accuses Taipei of increasing tensions
Taiwan's leader says Taipei has repeatedly complained of harassment from drones coming from China, as China accuses Taiwanese officials of increasing tensions. ( read original story ...)
“Come Explore Taipei” Promotion Campaigning in Southeast Asia at the MATTA FAIR Travel Exhibition
Internet Celebrity with Million Followers Inviting Travelers to "Come Explore Taipei" TAIPEI, Taiwan, September 02, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In recent years the Department of Information and Tourism ... ( read original story ...)
If China Moves to Take Taiwan, Report Sees 3,500 Potential Targets
The report lists 183 military points of interest, 341 related to transportation, 550 related to ICT and 2,397 related to government. ( read original story ...)
China accuses Taiwan’s ruling party of attempting to hype tensions after drone shooting
China's foreign ministry on Friday said Taiwan's ruling party was attempting to hype tensions, after the self-governed island shot down an unidentified civilian drone this week. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tycoon to fund 3.3 million-strong army of ‘civilian warriors’ to defend against invasion
Robert Tsao, a microchip entrepreneur, pledges $32m to train and equip civil defence force to combat threat of Chinese attack ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan August exports seen up for 26th straight month
Taiwan's exports likely rose for the 26th straight month in August although at a slower pace than in July, amid fears of a global recession, uncertainties due to the Ukraine conflict, and COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shooting down drone near China was ‘appropriate’, premier says
Taiwan's shooting down of a drone off the Chinese coast that buzzed a Taiwanese-controlled island was the most "appropriate" thing to do after repeated warnings, and China should exercise restraint, ... ( read original story ...)
China’s median line violations suggest Taiwan ‘decapitation’ rehearsal
Surging incursions from Chinese jets are rewriting the status quo in the Taiwan Strait — and leaving the U.S. with few good options. ( read original story ...)
Guatemala, Taiwan agree to boost diplomatic cooperation, training
Taiwan and Guatemala have signed an agreement to boost diplomatic cooperation and reaffirmed mutual support during a visit by the Central American country's foreign minister to the Asian island, the ... ( read original story ...)
Project focus shifts to light frigate
The Zhenhai Project (震海計畫) — originally designed to produce a next-generation missile frigate — is to be downgraded to a 2,000-tonne placeholder frigate, while the Ministry of National Defense ... ( read original story ...)