Insurers in Taiwan thought they hit the jackpot last year by selling millions of Covid-19 policies that promised payouts to people who contracted the virus, but now they are facing a flood of claims. ( read original story ...)
Suspect confesses to killing Thai couple in Taiwan
Murder suspect Santi Supa-apiradeepailin has reversed his statement and confessed to colluding with two other Thais to kill a Thai couple in Taiwan over a drug business conflict. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Forces Host Qatar To Alter FIFA World Cup App That Listed Taiwan As Part Of China
Qatar rectified an online application form that showed Taiwanese attendees as being from China after Taipei lodged a formal protest against the listing. ( read original story ...)
US-Taiwan Policy Overhaul Sought by Senators in New Legislation
Two leading US senators on the Foreign Relations Committee are seeking an overhaul of Taiwan policy, saying they want to deter any possible invasion of the island by China after witnessing Russia’s ... ( read original story ...)
Disclosed money paid to U.S. by Taiwan authorities only “tip of the iceberg”: Chinese FM spokesperson
BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Friday said disclosed money paid to the United States by the Taiwan authorities is only "tip of the iceberg." Spokesperson Wang ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers introduce ‘comprehensive legislation’ to overhaul U.S.-Taiwan policy
A pair of prominent senators on Friday introduced legislation to overhaul U.S. policy toward Taiwan, including $4.5 billion to promote security while deterring aggression from China, which claims the ... ( read original story ...)
Senators propose ‘major non-NATO’ alliance with Taiwan to deter China
Taiwan would receive ally status with the United States under a new plan to upgrade the island’s military before a potential attack from China. ( read original story ...)
Menendez, Graham propose overhaul of US policy toward Taiwan
Senate lawmakers on Friday introduced bipartisan legislation to overhaul U.S. policy toward Taiwan, defining key American commitments to the democratic island’s defense against a Chinese military ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei cools tempers by cutting traffic light wait time for summer
More than 770 crossings will have countdowns shorted by up to a minute and a half ... ( read original story ...)
US Senators’ Taiwan bill to ‘restructure’ relations with Taipei
Republican and Democrat duo introduce draft legislation which includes proposed changes to Washington’s long-standing policy. ( read original story ...)
Taipei cools tempers by cutting traffic waiting times for the summer
More than 770 crossings will have countdowns shorted by up to a minute and a half Authorities in Taipei have shortened waiting times at traffic lights for the summer, fearing that pedestrians could ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Ukraine Failures Shake China’s Taiwan Plans
China has publicly appeared more emboldened than ever about its ambitions to retake control of Taiwan. Privately, however, its confidence has faltered as Beijing studies Moscow’s failures in Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan: Too costly to countenance?
On Taiwan's tiny Penghu islands, the missile bases that sit next to white-sand beaches and bustling fish markets are a visceral reminder of the constant threat of attack from China. ( read original story ...)
China launches its 3rd aircraft carrier, naming it after the province directly facing Taiwan
The Fujian carrier is named after the region closest to Taiwan, for which China has said it would "fight to the very end" to stop its independence. ( read original story ...)
Chinese PLA’s invasion of Taiwan: at hand or too costly to consider?
Taiwan’s rough terrain, heavily fortified islet outposts and Beijing’s own concerns about mass casualties and image might deter assault, say experts ... ( read original story ...)
China launches third aircraft carrier, named after province opposite Taiwan
China launched its third aircraft carrier on Friday, the Fujian, named after the province opposite self-ruled Taiwan, sending a statement of intent to rivals as it modernises its military. ( read original story ...)