Blackburn's trip is due to follow a visit led by Massachusetts Democrat Sen. Ed Markey on August 14 and that of Nancy Pelosi between August 2 and 3. ( read original story ...)
Sen. Marsha Blackburn to land in Taiwan for surprise visit: source
Sen. Marsha Blackburn is the latest U.S. lawmaker to make an unannounced trip to Taiwan, according to a source familiar with the trip. She is expected to land Thursday. ( read original story ...)
The China scam calls just won’t die
Your host was on the receiving end of a notorious scam attempt recently. It started with a call posing to be from the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. about a policy violation of a WeChat account ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-More U.S. lawmakers set to visit Taiwan, defying Beijing’s anger
Another group of U.S. lawmakers will arrive in Taiwan on Thursday evening, Taiwan's official Central News Agency reported, the third such visit this month and defying pressure from Beijing for these ... ( read original story ...)
Numbers Search Engine – Bring Transparency and Trust Back to the NFT Space After Disreputable Year
With a seemingly endless stream of text, audio, video and graphical output, digital media makes up the sights and sounds of our modern web. At the core of it all, this vast digital ecosystem requires ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Increases Defense Spending Amid Growing China Threat
The purchase of military hardware including U.S.-made fighter aircraft was part of the new budget, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pledges record jump in defense spending
STORY: Taiwan has proposed a record increase in defense spending for next year.Weeks after China staged its largest-ever military exercises around the island – which it views as its territory.The ... ( read original story ...)
More U.S. lawmakers set to visit Taiwan, defying angry Beijing
Another group of U.S. lawmakers will arrive in Taiwan on Thursday evening, Taiwan's official Central News Agency reported, the third such visit this month and defying pressure from Beijing for these ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to strengthen defences after mainland Chinese drone films soldiers
Anti-drone system will be introduced next year, with countermeasures to include warning flares and alarms, island's defence ministry says The move comes after Quemoy command confirms video of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to strengthen defences after mainland Chinese drone films soldiers
Anti-drone system will be introduced next year, with countermeasures to include warning flares and alarms, island's defence ministry says The move comes after Quemoy command confirms video of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Lawmakers to Arrive in Taiwan on Thursday – Report
This would be the third group of U.S. lawmakers to visit the Chinese-claimed island this month, including U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who came in early August on a trip condemned by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan proposes large increase in defence spending
Taiwan has proposed strong growth in defence funding amid rising tension with China. The island's Executive Yuan announced on 25 August that the budget for ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo, Possible Trump Opponent, Plans Taiwan Return: Report
The former secretary of state ended his last visit with a controversial call for the U.S. to recognize the Chinese-claimed island as an independent country. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tightens drone defences as China shows off aerial images
The Taiwanese defence ministry said the defences would first be installed on the outlying islands to cope with “grey-area threats” from the mainland. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its territory and ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Chinese embassy in Cambodia receives more than 10 requests for help from scam victims from Taiwan island
After issuing "a letter to Taiwan compatriots," Chinese embassy in Cambodia has received more than 10 requests for help from Taiwan people via telephone and email, most of whom are forced to engage in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Opposition Figure’s China Trip Sparks Backlash at Home
A top Taiwanese opposition party figure’s trip to China just weeks after Beijing fired missiles over the island has sparked a backlash at home, despite his effort to criticize the exercises.Andrew ... ( read original story ...)