The US intelligence community believes that China is actively attempting to build a military capable of taking over Taiwan -- even in the face of US support for the island, top US intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese poses ‘acute’ threat to Taiwan, U.S. intel chief says
U.S. sees Beijing preparing to move against island by 2030 or sooner China is building up the military forces needed to invade and take over Taiwan by 2030, posing what a top U.S. intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
China slams State Department changes to website detailing Taiwan relations, distancing Taipei from Beijing
Beijing on Tuesday slammed the U.S. for changes the State Department made on its website regarding Washington-Taipei ties that appeared to distance the island from mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Beijing accuses US of ‘political manipulation’ in latest Taiwan row
State department fact sheet amended to remove line saying US ‘does not support Taiwan independence’ ... ( read original story ...)
US State Department Website Deletes “Taiwan Is Part Of China” Reference
The United States State Department has made a major change in its “fact sheet” on Taiwan, removing reference to the island nation being a part of China and elevating its status. The new and updated ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Updates Taiwan ‘Fact Sheet’ After China’s Misinterpretations
While U.S. Taiwan policy remains unchanged, the update appears to remove some commonly misinterpreted elements of Washington's official position. ( read original story ...)
Freed Taiwan activist recounts ‘fascist circus’ of Chinese court
Taipei (AFP) – A Taiwanese democracy activist, jailed in China for five years, on Tuesday described the court proceedings as a "fascist circus" and said he was told he might be released if he admitted ... ( read original story ...)
China slams U.S. for changing Taiwan wording on State Department website
China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday slammed the United States for changing the wording on the State Department website about Taiwan, saying "political manipulation" will not succeed in changing the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan activist released from China says global help worked
It also raised public awareness in Taiwan of the tangible consequences of China's authoritarian rule on individuals as relations between Taiwan and China worsened with the election of President ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan activist says did forced labour in China but not tortured
Li Ming-che, a community college lecturer and activist at a human rights non-governmental organisation in Taiwan, disappeared while visiting China in 2017. Later that year, a Chinese court found him ... ( read original story ...)
6.3-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan’s coast
TAIPEI: A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan on Monday (May 9) afternoon, the US Geological Survey said, with buildings in capital Taipei sent swaying. According to USGS, the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shaken by 6.3-magnitude earthquake for 2nd time in 4 months
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan on Monday and the shaking could be felt in the capital of Taipei, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan forced to scramble jets in response to China military drills
Taiwan has been warning that Beijing has been carrying out provocative military actions, including forays into its air defense zones, for several years. ( read original story ...)
China ‘encircles’ Taiwan during military drills
China has conducted a series of combat drills in the seas around Taiwan in a demonstration of its military might, apparently warning foreign allies that it has ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake strikes near Taiwan shaking buildings in the capital Taipei
An earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan’s capital Taipei on Monday as a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s eastern coast. ( read original story ...)
Offshore earthquake shakes Taiwan; no danger of tsunami
A strong earthquake has struck off the east coast of Taiwan, shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei. No serious damage or injuries were reported, and authorities say there is no danger of a tsunami. ( read original story ...)