The new legislation would give the Pentagon $3 billion in annual funds for the sole purpose of arming Taiwan—if Taipei can match that special figure itself. ( read original story ...)
Milley says it’s unlikely China will try to move on Taiwan in next two years
It's unlikely that China will make some kind of move on Taiwan within the next two years, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
China ‘Clearly’ Developing Ability to Invade Taiwan, Top General Says
However, Army Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, backed away from growing assumptions the U.S. remains on a steady march to war with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
China’s march toward a ‘world-class’ military, and how it threatens Taiwan
The annual "China Power Report" points to using force against Taiwan as a motivation for military modernization. ( read original story ...)
The U.S. Risks Catastrophe if It Doesn’t Clarify Its Taiwan Strategy
At a recent CNN town hall, President Biden strongly and directly promised to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion, saying bluntly “Yes, we have a commitment to do that,” when asked about the ... ( read original story ...)
China Smashes Record for Number of Military Flights Near Taiwan
China is on course to double its 2020 total of flights near the island, with its aircraft on pincer-like paths around the island. ( read original story ...)
China Unlikely to Try to Militarily Seize Taiwan in Near Future, Top U.S. General
China is unlikely to try to militarily seize Taiwan in the next couple of years, even as its military develops capabilities that would enable forcibly retaking the self-ruled island, the top U.S. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new incentive aims to turbo-charge international collaborations
International productions that do not use Taiwan as a location are now eligible for TAICCA’s new incentive — Taiwan’s International Co-funding Programme (TICP). The strategy is to create international ... ( read original story ...)
EU Lawmakers Meet Taiwan Premier in First Official Visit
European Union parliamentarians are meeting with Taiwan’s premier in the first official visit of an EU delegation to the self-ruled island, which is also claimed by China. ( read original story ...)
European Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, Brushing Off China’s Warnings
The trip was not officially confirmed until the multinational group of EU lawmakers landed in Taipei on Wednesday morning. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan October exports set to rise for 16th straight month: Reuters poll
Taiwan's exports likely rose for a 16th straight month in October, a Reuters poll showed, boosted by strong demand for semiconductors and electronics as the global economy traces its path back to ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves to Quash Online Rumors That Taiwan War Is Looming
Chinese state media have sought to quiet online speculation that a conflict with Taiwan may be imminent, in a sign of how heated rhetoric between Washington and Beijing was feeding public concern ... ( read original story ...)
European Parliament Delegation Visits Taiwan Amid China Tensions
A European Parliament delegation arrived in Taiwan Wednesday, part of an effort to build closer ties with the island despite warnings from China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Welcomes First Official European Parliament Delegation
Taiwan on Wednesday welcomed the first European Parliament delegation to visit the island, calling the trip significant and its latest move towards stronger ties with Europe amid heightened tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Could China ever invade Taiwan – and what would happen next?
With a record number of Chinese fighters flying sorties over Taiwan in October, and rhetoric on all sides becoming more heated, many observers say the past few weeks have been the most tense in the ... ( read original story ...)
As tensions simmer over Taiwan, global chip supply hangs in the balance
Strife between China, Taiwan escalate over the island nation, which produces 65% of all semiconductors in the world -- a vital part for automakers. ( read original story ...)