The small presence of Americans secretly training local forces marks mounting concern regarding China’s yearslong military buildup and its recent threatening moves. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks support after Chinese incursions
Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen told senior French and Australian dignitaries on Thursday (October 7) that the island seeks to work with other like-minded democracies and will ensure regional peace. ( read original story ...)
China Warplanes a Warning to Taiwan’s ‘Foreign Supporters,’ Diplomat Says
The Chinese envoy to ASEAN tweeted after 149 Chinese military planes flew sorties into the skies off southwestern Taiwan in early October. ( read original story ...)
Antony Blinken Says China Military Flights Near Taiwan ‘Destabilizing’
The secretary of state warned against "unilateral actions that change the status quo by force" across the Taiwan Strait. ( read original story ...)
French senator calls Taiwan a ‘country’ in visit China protests
The head of a French delegation of senators on Thursday called Taiwan a "country" during a visit to Taipei, risking fury from China which has strongly protested against the trip. ( read original story ...)
Tony Abbott tells Taiwan’s president democracies must ‘stand shoulder to shoulder’ against China
Former prime minister meets Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei and suggests Australia has previously ‘overemphasised fostering democracy’ in China ... ( read original story ...)
US, China agree to abide by Chinese Taipei agreement: Biden
US President Joe Biden says he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have agreed to abide by an agreement on Chinese Taipei, after they talked about the self-ruled island amid heightened tensions ... ( read original story ...)
New COVID-19 case leads to Taipei elementary school class suspensions
A co-pilot at a Taiwanese airline was one of five imported COVID-19 cases confirmed Wednesday, leading to the suspension of classes at the two elementary schools attended by her children as a ... ( read original story ...)
Former Australia PM Abbott says in Taiwan to help end its isolation
Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott said on Thursday he was in Taiwan to help end its international isolation, offering his support to the democratically run island even in the face of what ... ( read original story ...)
French senators meet with Taiwan’s Tsai at tense time
A group of French senators visiting Taiwan as part of a regular parliamentary exchange met with President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday morning during a trip that comes in a particularly tense moment ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan will ensure regional peace, president tells French senators
Taiwan will continue to play its role as a member of the international community and ensure regional peace and stability, President Tsai Ing-wen told a visiting delegation of French senators on ... ( read original story ...)
Why China Surged Nearly 150 Warplanes Near Taiwan
Over the summer, China sent a record number of warplanes to Taiwan's coast. The latest maneuvers show China ramping up those efforts. The People's Republic of China dramatically ramped up military ... ( read original story ...)
US warns China: Taiwan threats could trigger major accidental conflict
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China to stop flying warplanes toward Taiwan, citing the risk of an accidental conflict that could bring global powers to the brink of a major clash. ( read original story ...)
Biden, China’s Xi Jinping to Meet Virtually as U.S. Seeks Communication Amid Taiwan Tension
News of the meeting comes after White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with Yang Jiechi, a senior Chinese foreign policy adviser. ( read original story ...)
Make It Clear: The U.S. Will Defend Taiwan
The need for strategic clarity is urgent. ( read original story ...)
China could mount full-scale invasion by 2025, Taiwan defence minister says
Comments come as Biden and Xi agree to stick to Taiwan agreements amid rising tension in Indo-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)