TAIPEI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government rebuked China on Friday for using the Beijing Winter Olympics to assert its sovereignty claims over the island, saying the country had "cast a shadow" ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s handling of Russia-Ukraine ‘emboldens’ China to move on Taiwan, expert warns
Former Margaret Thatcher foreign policy advisor Nile Gardiner ripped Joe Biden as a "soft touch" president, cautioning that China is watching the Russia-Ukraine conflict "very closely" and will feel ... ( read original story ...)
Pacific Island Palau continues to rebuff china over recognition to Taiwan
Beijing [China], February 18 (ANI): China has faced rejection from tiny Palau even after intense pressure and arm-twisting, failing to coax it to withdraw its recognition of Taiwan, reported a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s New Party chairman to attend Beijing 2022 closing ceremony: mainland spokesperson
BEIJING, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Wu Cheng-tien, chairman of Taiwan's New Party, will attend the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, a mainland spokesperson said Friday. Confirming Wu's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan January export orders seen rising for 23rd straight month
For poll data click: Orders median forecast 12.0% y/y (prior month +12.1%) Data due Monday, Feb 21, 4:00 p.m. (0800 GMT) TAIPEI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan's export orders likely rose in January for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Free and Vibrant Economy Is a ‘Democratic Success Story’
Taiwan stands for freedom, transparency, accountability, and other democratic characteristics that clearly differentiate it from China. ( read original story ...)
Santo Nino to be celebrated with parade in Taipei
A parade and dance competition is to be held on the streets of Taipei on Sunday to mark Santo Nino, an annual celebration of the Philippines’ Catholic history, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hot Conflict Unlikely’: PLA Not Powerful Enough To Invade Taiwan Yet, Say Experts
Taiwanese military experts believe the PLA needs time to fully reform its armed forces, which is another 10-15 years. ( read original story ...)
Beijing Olympics get political with Taiwan, Uyghur questions
For two weeks and more, China's stance on questions about its politics and policies has been straightforward: It's the Olympics, and we're not talking about these things. That changed Thursday at the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, With Eye on China, to Boost Protection for Its Semiconductor Secrets
Taiwan's government proposed on Thursday a new law to prevent China from stealing its chip technology, amid rising concern in Taipei that Beijing is stepping up its economic espionage. Tech powerhouse ... ( read original story ...)
Semiconductor secrets: Taiwan’s government propose a law to prevent China from stealing its chip technology
Tech powerhouse Taiwan makes the majority of the world's most advanced semiconductor chips, used in everything from fighter jets to mobile phones, and the government has long worried about Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Invests in Air Defense Systems to Counter China
Taiwan is seeking to enhance its air defenses as China continues to sortie aircraft into the self-governing island's air defense identification zone. Last week, the United States approved a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan watching Ukraine crisis with ‘concern and anxiety,’ says top diplomat in U.S.
WASHINGTON — Taiwan is watching events in Ukraine with "much concern and anxiety" but plans to make any possible Chinese military attack on Taiwan "too painful" to consider, Taipei’s representative in ... ( read original story ...)
Watch Now: Lantern festival lights up the night sky in New Taipei City
The Lantern Festival ends the 15-day celebration of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, and is celebrated on the night of the first full moon of the lunar New Year. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sees China’s Xi as Too Focused on Party Reshuffle for Any Attack
Taiwan believes Xi Jinping is too focused on a key party meeting to extend his tenure as China’s leader to take military action now, regardless of what happens between Russia and Ukraine, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Is Taiwan at risk from China’s growing aggression?
In our fear of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, have we overlooked a similar threat by China to annex Taiwan? The U.S. and Canada have removed soldiers acting in a training mission from Ukraine, Canada ... ( read original story ...)