Maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is “not just a U.S. interest, but also a global one,” former Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen said Wednesday during a ... ( read original story ...)
Amid Ukraine crisis, Biden’s delegation to Taiwan says U.S. stands firm behind its commitments
The United States stands firm behind its commitments to Taiwan and allies in the region, a delegation of former senior U.S. defence and security officials sent by President Joe Biden said on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sends 27 Tons of Medical Aid to Ukraine: ‘Taiwan Is With Freedom’
Currently, Taiwan is not recognized by most countries as a sovereign nation and China has warned the country to not seek formal independence. ( read original story ...)
The Chinese Communist Party is Rethinking its Taiwan Strategy | Opinion
For now, it is unclear if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can save his country, but it is entirely possible he has saved Taiwan—and indelibly changed the global dynamic. ( read original story ...)
US delegation touches down in Taiwan, sparking criticism from China
A U.S. delegation arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday to demonstrate support for the island nation, drawing swift condemnation from China, which said the efforts were "bound to fail."The delegation deployed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan on high alert as invasion of Ukraine draws the eyes of the world away
It would be hard to imagine two places more different than Taiwan and Ukraine. One is a subtropical island off the coast of China, slightly larger than Belgium. ( read original story ...)
China warns US of ‘heavy price’ for backing Taiwan’s independence as Biden’s defence team lands in Taipei
Taiwanese media reports said a five-member delegation headed by former US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Admiral (retd) Mullen was received by Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu. ( read original story ...)
Former US Defense Officials in Taiwan to Signal Washington’s Support
A delegation of former U.S. defense officials is in Taiwan to meet with senior leaders and signal support for the self-governing island, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlights threats to ... ( read original story ...)
China warns U.S. of ‘heavy price’ for backing Taiwan’s independence as Biden’s defence team lands in Taipei
Taiwanese media reports said a five-member delegation headed by former U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral (retd) Mike Mullen was received by Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu ... ( read original story ...)
After Russia Invades Ukraine, China Says U.S. Support for Taiwan ‘Futile’
A delegation of former U.S. officials sent to Taiwan by Joe Biden arrived on Tuesday, as China said its "will to defend national sovereignty is unwavering." ... ( read original story ...)
China is not about to invade Taiwan, experts say, but both are watching Ukraine
Russia’s military assault has generated enormous sympathy on the self-ruling island, though there are important differences in the threat it faces from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Former Top US Defense Officials Visit Taiwan amid Tensions
A delegation of former U.S. defense officials arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday in a sign of stepped-up communication between the sides amid a looming threat from China. Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei plays down fears of ‘Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow’
TAIPEI -- "Our country & people #StandWithUkraine against Russian aggression," Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen wrote on Saturday as she tweeted images of the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper and cities ... ( read original story ...)
Former Top US Defense Officials Visits Taiwan Amid Tension
A delegation of former U.S. defense officials landed in Taiwan Tuesday in a sign of stepped-up communication between the sides amid the looming threat from China. ( read original story ...)
Why a deadly crackdown on democracy 75 years ago is becoming more important for Taiwan today
As a young man, Fred Chin spent years imprisoned on a craggy island off Taiwan. Before he was sentenced, guards punched him, forced him to drink his own blood, and hung him upside down while they ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to follow SWIFT move, sends medical aid to Ukraine
Taiwan will join moves to block some Russian banks from the SWIFT international payments system and has sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine to show support for the international "democratic camp", the ... ( read original story ...)