China and US flex muscles in the Taiwan strait as Indo-Pacific contemplates geopolitical aftermath of Ukraine crisis China and the US have again engaged in military maneuvering in the sensitive Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan is not Ukraine
Brinkmanship in the Taiwan Strait will not only be a recipe for disaster to both China and Taiwan, but also to international peace and stability, warns Rup Narayan Das. ( read original story ...)
US Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait; Angry China Calls It ‘Provocation’
The U.S. Navy said the ship’s transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan launches campaign to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees after Russian invasion
The deputy speaker of the island’s legislature Tsai Chi-chang says the war is a disaster for humanity as he launches Taiwan Can Help appeal. ( read original story ...)
Russia’s action ‘makes frightening possibility of China seizing control of Taiwan more real’: Report
The American media is already speculating that, in the words of The Atlantic, Russia's action "makes the frightening possibility of China seizing control of the island more real," reported think tank, ... ( read original story ...)
Tsai Ing-wen promises to defend Taiwan’s democracy amid Ukraine crisis
Tsai was speaking at an event to mark the 75th anniversary of a massacre known as the ‘228 incident’ or part of the ‘White Terror’ era. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Semiconductor Chip Cos Complying With Export Sanctions on Russia
Major chip manufacturer Taiwan is adhering to international export sanctions placed on Russia, said the economy ministry on Sunday, 27 February, as reported by Reuters. Taiwan is home to the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan has its eyes on Ukraine, but experts discourage comparisons
Some commentators have speculated that China may use Russia's invasion of Ukraine as pretext to make a move on Taiwan. But this line of thinking is fallacious and premature, experts warn. ( read original story ...)
It’s time for the U.S. to recognize Taiwan
While the world’s eyes are focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Americans should not lose sight of a key event that occurred on February 21, 2022. ( read original story ...)
Former Japanese PM Abe calls on US to abandon Taiwan defense ‘ambiguity’ amid Ukraine turmoil
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for America to abandon ambiguity on Taiwan and assert a position of defense against China. ( read original story ...)
Taipei reiterates pit bull registration deadline, fines
Owners of American pit bull terriers and American Staffordshire terriers are required to register their pets by today, the Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office said. As of last ... ( read original story ...)
Notes from Central Taiwan: Talk Taiwan, as if your life depended on it
As I write this on Thursday, Russia has invaded Ukraine and already numerous Taiwan pundits are rushing to reassure us that the “Taiwan is Ukraine” takes are all bad and things are quite different ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan safer than Ukraine: ex-US official
The top China adviser to former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Saturday said that Taiwan is safer than Ukraine amid growing concern that Russia’s invasion of its neighbor might affect the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hypes mainland weather balloon presence, ‘reflects suspicious, frightened mindset’
An high-altitude balloon is being deployed to gather weather data in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province on March 10, 2021. File photo:VCG. Media on the island of Taiwan on ... ( read original story ...)
China and US flex muscles in Taiwan strait as Indo-Pacific contemplates geopolitical aftermath of Ukraine crisis
China and the US have again engaged in military maneuvering in the sensitive Taiwan strait amid Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s call for enhanced military vigilance in response to the Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says chip companies complying with Russia export controls
Taiwan's semiconductor companies are complying with government export controls to Russia, put in place as part of sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, the Economy Ministry said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)