The U.S. government has announced talks with Taiwan on a trade treaty in a new sign of support for the self-ruled island democracy claimed by China’s ruling Communist Party as part of its territory. ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan Begin Formal Negotiations on Trade Initiative
The US and Taiwan have started formal negotiations on a bilateral trade initiative to deepen economic ties, in a move likely to inflame already high tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
U.S., Taiwan agree on negotiating mandate for trade talks
We plan to pursue an ambitious schedule for achieving high-standard commitments and meaningful outcomes covering the eleven trade areas in the negotiating mandate that will help build a fairer, more ... ( read original story ...)
‘Nowhere to Hide’ if War Comes to Taiwan’s Front-Line Islands
Nowhere to Hide' if War Comes to Taiwan's Front-Line Islands By Ann Wang and Aleksander Solum NANGAN/DONGYIN, Taiwan (Reuters) - On Taiwan's windswept Matsu islands, close to China's coast, one topic ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Taiwan to start formal trade talks under new initiative
The United States and Taiwan on Wednesday agreed to start trade talks under a new initiative, saying they wanted to reach agreements with "economically meaningful outcomes", in another sign of stepped ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tensions a boon for defence industry but supply chain disruptions loom
While negotiations for such sales take months, and the recent flurry may not be a direct consequence of the Ukraine war or tensions over Taiwan, top US defence contractors are united in saying that ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan envoy to U.S. says China bullying spurs foreign interest in visits to island
China's aggressive military response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has increased interest from other countries' parliaments in similar trips, the island's de facto ambassador to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Best Fighter Jet Compared to China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon
Taiwan deployed six of its most powerful jets late Wednesday in response to ongoing drills from Beijing's fighters. ( read original story ...)
Smartphone could screen for blocked blood vessels in neck
A smartphone video could detect a blocked blood vessel in your neck that could cause a stroke, a new study suggests. ( read original story ...)
TaiwanPlus’ TV bid approved
State-funded English-language streaming service TaiwanPlus is to start broadcasting on terrestrial television and through Chunghwa Telecom’s multimedia-on-demand service on Oct. 10 after its broadcast ... ( read original story ...)
Former senior CIA analysts discuss China’s reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip — “Intelligence Matters”
The two experts talked with "Intelligence Matters" host Michael Morell about China's reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
Canadian Lawmakers Plan Taiwan Trip Amid Rising China Tensions
A delegation of Canadian lawmakers plans to visit Taiwan in October to seek economic opportunities in the Asia Pacific region, Liberal Member of Parliament Judy Sgro said on Wednesday, a move that ... ( read original story ...)
Former top CIA analysts on China’s reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip
The two experts talked with "Intelligence Matters" host Michael Morell about China's reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
WorldPride 2025 left in shambles as Taiwan pulls out of hosting over ‘disrespect’
WorldPride, one of the largest LGBTQ+ Pride events in the world, has been thrown into uncertainty after Taiwan pulled out of hosting. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s air force flexes muscles in face of Chinese war games
China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has been carrying out military exercises around the island after a visit earlier this month by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing still wants peaceful unification with Taiwan even though it’s getting stronger, says former official
Former deputy of Taiwan Affairs Office tells state-owned magazine that Beijing has not ‘speeded up’ the timetable for unification since Nancy Pelosi’s visit. ( read original story ...)