Taiwan's stock and financial markets are closed on Monday, Feb. 28 for a holiday. Markets will reopen on Tuesday, March 1. Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
It’s time for the U.S. to recognize Taiwan
While the world’s eyes are focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Americans should not lose sight of a key event that occurred on February 21, 2022. ( read original story ...)
Former Japanese PM Abe calls on US to abandon Taiwan defense ‘ambiguity’ amid Ukraine turmoil
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for America to abandon ambiguity on Taiwan and assert a position of defense against China. ( read original story ...)
Taipei reiterates pit bull registration deadline, fines
Owners of American pit bull terriers and American Staffordshire terriers are required to register their pets by today, the Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office said. As of last ... ( read original story ...)
Notes from Central Taiwan: Talk Taiwan, as if your life depended on it
As I write this on Thursday, Russia has invaded Ukraine and already numerous Taiwan pundits are rushing to reassure us that the “Taiwan is Ukraine” takes are all bad and things are quite different ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan safer than Ukraine: ex-US official
The top China adviser to former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Saturday said that Taiwan is safer than Ukraine amid growing concern that Russia’s invasion of its neighbor might affect the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hypes mainland weather balloon presence, ‘reflects suspicious, frightened mindset’
An high-altitude balloon is being deployed to gather weather data in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province on March 10, 2021. File photo:VCG. Media on the island of Taiwan on ... ( read original story ...)
China and US flex muscles in Taiwan strait as Indo-Pacific contemplates geopolitical aftermath of Ukraine crisis
China and the US have again engaged in military maneuvering in the sensitive Taiwan strait amid Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s call for enhanced military vigilance in response to the Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says chip companies complying with Russia export controls
Taiwan's semiconductor companies are complying with government export controls to Russia, put in place as part of sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, the Economy Ministry said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
US Must Ditch ‘strategic Ambiguity’ Over Taiwan Amid China’s Hostilities, Says Ex-Japan PM
The US must scrap its strategic ambiguity over Taiwan and clearly assert a stance in favour of Taipei, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
US Navy destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait; China calls move ‘provocative’
A U.S. Navy warship passed through the Taiwan Strait for the second time this year, provoking stern denunciation from China. ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping will ‘demand’ Putin support Chinese invasion of Taiwan
US Congressman Mike Gallagher says the timeline for Xi Jinping to invade Taiwan has been “expedited” due to the “weakness” the West is projecting on the world stage. “We should all take note of … the ... ( read original story ...)
Abe questions US over Taiwan after Ukraine fiasco by the West
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made it clear that a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency as the westernmost island of Yonaguni is mere 110 km from Taiwan’s main island. ( read original story ...)
Germany to send anti-tank weapons to Ukraine; Russia says it will continue its attack
Russia has launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s place in Biden’s Indo-Pacific economic framework
By Riley Walters The Biden administration is looking to expand its partnerships in Asia this year. In particular, it plans to announce what ... ( read original story ...)
GOP Rep. Perry says ‘not too late’ for Biden admin to prevent Chinese attack on Taiwan amid Russia-Ukraine
Republican Rep. Scott Perry said it is "not too late" for the Biden administration to "show some strength" with regard to China's ambitions in Taiwan amid concerns that Beijing has been emboldened by ... ( read original story ...)