China's military is trying to wear out Taiwan's armed forces with its repeated missions nearby, but Taiwan is capable of responding, Taipei's defence minister said on Monday after a renewed spike in ... ( read original story ...)
Shooting first, asking questions later
That was pretty much the response of both national governments and financial markets on Friday as fears over the new Omicron Covid-19 variant swept the world. Travel restrictions from Southern Africa ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China is retaliating against nations seeking ties with it
Taiwan on Sunday denounced China for taking retaliatory measures against countries that seek to develop ties with Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Amid growing threat from China, Lithuanian delegation arrives in Taiwan
Amid an increase in the military threats from China, a parliamentary delegation from Lithuania landed in Taiwan on Sunday to attend the 2021 Open Parliament Forum ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles fighters to see off Chinese warplanes as Xi meets top brass
Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Sunday to warn away 27 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense zone, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said, the latest increase in tensions across the Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Europe Must Defend Democracy Together, President Says
Taiwan and Europe must work together to defend against authoritarianism and disinformation, President Tsai Ing-wen told visiting lawmakers from the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on ... ( read original story ...)
Powering the Next Phase of Networking
The disruption of the last two years has spawned some clear trends that are already having profound effects. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Lambasts China Over Lithuania Intimidation, Says CCP ‘has No Right To Interfere’
"This is not internal affair as described by China" but matter between Taiwan and Lithuania, which Beijing has no right to comment on," Taiwanese council said ... ( read original story ...)
PTT raises stake in Taiwan firm
National oil and gas conglomerate PTT has taken a significant step into the pharmaceutical sector by teaming up with the Aztiq Fund to buy out Alvogen Emerging Markets Holdings (AEMH), increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan denounces China for taking retaliatory measures against countries forging ties with Taipei
Taiwan on Sunday denounced China for taking retaliatory measures against countries that seek to develop ties with Taipei The remarks came in a statement from t ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles air force fighters to warn off 27 Chinese jets in buffer zone
Taiwan deployed its air force Sunday in an effort to drive back dozens of Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense space. ( read original story ...)
Notes from Central Taiwan: Time to stop using the NCCU status quo poll
Imagine if poor people were polled on why they drove beat up old cars. Imagine if that poll had several answers, which were “might want a better car if possible,” “want a better car as soon as ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ‘silent giant,’ Italian envoy says
Italian Representative to Taiwan Davide Giglio has praised the nation as a “silent giant” of the global supply chain, saying he is looking forward to establishing closer cooperation with Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Laos eyes boost from Chinese-built railway
A new US$6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos this week, bringing hopes of an economic boost to the reclusive nation, but experts are questioning the benefits of a project that has seen ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan sends jets after 27 Chinese planes enter buffer zone
Taiwan said 27 Chinese aircraft entered its air defense buffer zone on Sunday, the latest in a long series of incursions as part of Beijing's pressure on the self-ruled island. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles to see off Chinese air force as Xi meets top brass
Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Sunday to warn away 27 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, the latest increase in tensions across the Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)