For 10 days and 9 nights, Taiwanese troops skirmished and drilled in city streets and alleys, right next to diners and joggers.
Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary
By Ben Blanchard and Yi-Chin Lee KINMEN, Taiwan, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Peace can only be secured through strength and not even an inch of territory can be sacrificed, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday,
How Taiwan’s Elite Military Police Plan to Defend Taipei
Torrential rainfall soaked two platoons’ worth of Republic of China Military Police the moment they stormed out the gates of Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center metro station. Clad in a newly fielded ...
Taiwan warns off, shadows Chinese research ship sailing to its west
TAIPEI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan's coast guard said on Friday that it had warned off and shadowed a Chinese research ship sailing in sensitive waters to the island's west, the third time the vessel ...
An Apache and Black Hawk drill in Taiwan shows how Ukraine’s drones are changing helicopter warfare
As its helicopters refueled and rearmed, Taiwan deployed anti-drone teams and jamming guns to defend the vulnerable rotorcraft.
Taiwan’s AI-fueled forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable, economists say
Taiwan's economic growth could moderate due to its vulnerability to risks of capex slowdown, macroeconomic downturns, and concentration in semiconductors.
Taiwan proposes a record $35B defense budget for 2027 as China’s military pressure grows
Taiwan's government has proposes a record-high defense budget of over 1 trillion Taiwan dollars, or $35 billion, for next year.
Why Taiwan and the South China Sea matter to the US and the world
Darline Graham struggled to answer in a debate whether the U.S. has a national security interest in Taiwan and the South China Sea, she drew criticism for saying national security was “not my ...
Taiwan proposes record defence budget to resist China pressure
Taiwan has proposed a record defence budget for next year as President Lai Ching-te’s government seeks to strengthen the country’s military preparedness to respond to increasing pressure from China.
Taiwan floats record defense budget, sending message to US and China
The new budget sends a signal that Taiwan is investing in self-defense and is ready to buy more U.S. weapons.
Taipei MRT Xinyi Line extension to open at month’s end
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) announced Thursday that the Taipei MRT Xinyi Line East Extension will officially open Aug. 30, marking the completion of one of the most ...
Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high
TAIPEI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government on Thursday proposed an 18% rise in defence spending for next year, including for drones and missiles, taking it above T$1 trillion ($31.41 billion) for ...
A battle for Taipei could hinge on defending this river. Here’s how Taiwan’s forces are readying for that fight.
Taiwan's troops are training to defend against a surprise thrust by Beijing's forces by way of the strategic Tamsui River.
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China expands presence east of Taiwan amid closer Philippines-Japan ties, says report
China expands its maritime presence east of Taiwan amid rising Philippines-Japan ties. Invasion of Taiwan by December 31, 2027 at 12.5% YES.
Humanoid robots take center stage at Taipei expo
Humanoid robots are taking center stage at Taiwan’s biggest automation exhibition in Taipei. Taiwanese companies are testing them in real-world settings, while the government is increasing funding for ...