The leader of Taiwan, the island thrust into the center of rising tensions between the United States and China, said the threat from Beijing is growing "every day," as for the first time she confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says China threat growing ‘every day’ as Biden criticises Beijing
Beijing furious at US call for island to have ‘meaningful participation’ in international body ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan leader says she has ‘faith’ US will defend island
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said she has "faith" that the United States will defend the island in the event China launches a military strike, in an interview with CNN broadcast Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
China Warns U.S. That Support for Taiwan Poses ‘Huge Risks’
China condemned the U.S.’s latest overture toward Taiwan, warning that ties between the two countries faced “huge risks” just weeks after Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreed to hold a video ... ( read original story ...)
Biden calls out China’s Taiwan actions as ‘coercive’
President Joe Biden has told leaders at the East Asia Summit that China’s recent actions in the Taiwan Straits are “coercive” and undermined peace and stability in the region ... ( read original story ...)
Australia office celebrates 40 years in Taipei
The Australian Office in Taipei on Tuesday marked the 40th anniversary of its establishment at a ceremony attended by President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), who pledged to deepen trade and security ties with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan has no right to join UN, China insists, as US ratchets up tensions
Beijing furious at US call for island to have ‘meaningful participation’ in international body ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Unveils Exoskeleton Suit That Makes Soldiers Stronger on Battlefield
The battery-powered lower-body suit could one day help soldiers lift weights of up to 220 pounds, according to a member of the team behind it. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan needs to beef up defence, seek more friends, minister says
Self-ruled Taiwan needs to strengthen its defences and, with just 15 diplomatic allies in the world, seek more friends on the international stage as it faces pressure from China, Foreign Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Media Blasts John Oliver’s Taiwan Sketch, Saying It ‘Dodged Facts’
A senior Taiwanese government official took to Twitter on Tuesday to playfully chide television host John Oliver over a recent comedy segment about the island. It’s unlikely Beijing will view the ... ( read original story ...)
China Warns European Lawmakers Over Planned Visit to Taiwan
Plans emerged as Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu made closely watched visits to Slovakia and the Czech Republic this week. ( read original story ...)
John Oliver Irks China Press As Taiwan Skit Overshadows Xi Jinping Speech
The episode, which aired late on Sunday in the United States, dropped shortly after Xi Jinping had given a lengthy speech about China at the United Nations. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan has no right to join United Nations: China
China insisted Wednesday that Taiwan had no right to join the United Nations, after the United States ratcheted up tensions with a call for the democratic island to have greater involvement in the ... ( read original story ...)
Smart City Taiwan: A hub for digital solutions to new heights Part 1
By Caribbean News Global TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan has implemented 223 Smart City projects which make use of various technologies and innovative solutions to improve important aspects of communities, ... ( read original story ...)
John Oliver Taiwan Sketch Gets Playful Response From Taipei
A senior Taiwanese government official took to Twitter on Tuesday to playfully chide television host John Oliver over a recent comedy segment about the island. It’s unlikely Beijing will view the ... ( read original story ...)
US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew
The United States and China are stepping up their war of words over Taiwan in a long-simmering dispute that has significant implications for the power dynamic in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. ( read original story ...)