TAIPEI: Taiwan scrambled jets on Tuesday to warn away 29 Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone, including bombers that flew to the south of the island and into the Pacific, in the latest uptick in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan jets scramble as 29 Chinese aircraft enter defense zone
Taiwan scrambled jets on Tuesday to warn away 29 Chinese aircraft in its air defense zone, including bombers that flew to the south of the island and into the Pacific, in the latest uptick in tensions ... ( read original story ...)
ST Explains: US-China spat over legal status of Taiwan Strait
Tensions between China and the United States have risen further in recent days over the Taiwan Strait. Chinese officials have been increasingly asserting that the Taiwan Strait is not international ... ( read original story ...)
Semiconductor Dependency Imperils American Security
The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is only the first step in preventing Chinese dominance. ( read original story ...)
As China’s Xi Jinping Shuns Volodymyr Zelensky, Taiwan Engages With Ukraine
Taiwan's foreign minister, Joseph Wu, has spearheaded a series of diplomatic engagements with local officials in Ukraine in recent weeks. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake To Blame? Taiwan’s ‘Thunderbolt-2000’ Rocket Explodes During Drill
The Thunderbolt-2000 system was created by Taiwan's top weapon maker No officers and soldiers involved in the drill were injured in the incident Residents said the explosion happened around the same ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman’s New Index Shows China-Taiwan Tension at Decade High
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. says China-Taiwan tensions have risen to the highest in the past decade but these are now largely priced in to the island’s equities, based on two new indicators it has ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup: Taiwan sees red over China ‘bullying’ Qatar into use of ‘Chinese Taipei’
Taipei angered by references to Taiwanese visitors after multiple name changes in visa application system for tournament in Doha ... ( read original story ...)
New Book Examines Scenarios of US-China War Over Taiwan
AEI’s new book, “Defending Taiwan,” explores how to deter China from attacking Taiwan while preparing for contingencies ... ( read original story ...)
Manila among cheapest cities to live in for the global rich: Report
Manila was the 21st most expensive city for wealthy people in 2022, out of 24 cities across the globe ranked by private bank Julius Baer. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s primary school students to fall by 20,000 annually due to low birth rate: report
A report released by Taiwan's education authorities predicts the island will see a steep decline in numbers of students at all education stages over the next 16 years, with primary school students ... ( read original story ...)
Sentiment among prospective home buyers hits 37-month low, poll shows
People’s willingness to buy a new home hit a 37-month low this month as central bank interest rate hikes dampened market sentiment, a survey released yesterday by Cathay Financial Holding Co (國泰金控) ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake with magnitude near 6.0 shakes eastern edge of Taiwan
A moderately strong earthquake with a magnitude near 6.0 struck on Monday in the Pacific and could be felt along the eastern coast of Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Thunderbolt-2000 rocket system explodes during live-combat training
Artillery multiple launch rocket system, built by Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, jammed during launch, says defence ministry. ( read original story ...)
Amid rising tensions with Taiwan, China successfully tests anti-ballistic missile interceptor
Amid rising tensions with Taiwan, China successfully conducted an anti-ballistic missile test on Sunday night. According to the country’s Defense Ministry, it was part of ongoing military efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
Dryden Partners Announces the Retirement of Henry Gleeson and Elects James Smith as the New Head of Strategy Development
During a press conference, Chairman Steve Dryden announced the retirement of Henry Gleeson and the appointment of James Smith as the Head of Strategy Development, beginning June 19, 2022.Henry Gleeson ... ( read original story ...)