The White House on Friday reiterated that Joe Biden was not signaling a change in U.S. policy toward Taiwan when he said the United States would come to the island's aid if it was attacked by China, ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s Community of Collectors Has Turned the City into a Leading Art Hub
From seasoned veterans to a growing number of younger players, Taipei’s dedicated collectors are at the heart of the city’s thriving art scene. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Vows to ‘Defend Itself’ Amid U.S. Reversal, Here’s How Much Stronger China Is
"The complete reunification of the motherland must be fulfilled, and it will definitely be fulfilled," Ma Xiaoguang of China's Taiwan Affairs Council said. ( read original story ...)
China Outraged at Biden’s Military Pledge for Taiwan – Despite White House Walkback
Beijing issued new threats against the Biden administration on Friday, claiming an offhanded statement actually represents the White House’s true thinking on China’s most sensitive foreign concern. ( read original story ...)
Lloyd Austin Won’t Discuss ‘Hypothetical’ Where China Attacks Taiwan After Biden Comments
"Nobody wants to see cross-Strait issues come to blows—certainly not President Biden, and there's no reason that it should," Austin said. ( read original story ...)
‘We’ll continue to help Taiwan’ says US Secretary of Defense
Speaking after a summit in Brussels, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reaffirms the United States' commitment to continue to help Taiwan 'defend itself' against threats from China. Recent comments ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Fashion Week SS22 Digital Fashion Show Theme Inspired by City’s Pandemic Approach
Inspired by the people of Taipei's efforts to fight the pandemic by refraining from venturing out, Taipei Fashion Week SS22 x VOGUE Fashion's Night Out recreated Taipei's empty cityscapes for its ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei: Beijing’s military operations alert the US and its allies
Joe Biden declares that the United States will defend the island in case of a Chinese attack, distancing himself from Washington’s traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Biden says U.S. has “commitment” to defend Taiwan if China attacks
The White House quickly walked back his remark, but amid questions over Washington's long-held policy of "strategic ambiguity," China warns the U.S. not to send "wrong signals." ... ( read original story ...)
After Biden says US would defend Taiwan from attack, China says there’s ‘no room for compromise’
Chinese state media reported Friday that a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned the United States against defending Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
China vows no concessions on Taiwan after Biden comments about defending island
China has recently upped its threat to bring Taiwan under its control by force if necessary by flying warplanes near the island and rehearsing beach landings. ( read original story ...)
China says ‘no room’ for compromise or concessions over Taiwan after Biden’s comments
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin reasserted China's longstanding claim that the island is its territory at a daily briefing after Biden made ... ( read original story ...)
The White House had to row back Biden’s comments after he suggested the US would defend Taiwan from an attack by China
Fears that China will try to seize Taiwan, which it considers its territory, have grown. Biden told a town hall the US would defend the island. ( read original story ...)
Fearful but defiant: life goes on in Taiwan despite China’s threats
On the streets of Taipei, Beijing’s rhetoric is a hot topic but people are focused on a peaceful future ... ( read original story ...)
China vows no concessions on Taiwan after Biden comments
China on Friday said there is “no room” for compromise or concessions over the issue of Taiwan, following a comment by U.S. President Joe Biden that the U.S. is committed to defending the island if it ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden Misspeaks on Taiwan Again as White House Issues Clarification on China Remarks
The White House issued a clarification on Thursday saying that U.S. policy toward Taiwan had not changed after President Joe Biden said "we have a commitment" to defend the island if it's attacked. ( read original story ...)