The Trump administration told Congress on Wednesday that it is planning to sell an estimated $180 million worth of torpedoes to Taiwan. It's a move likely to further escalate tensions between the U.S. ( read original story ...)
China Warns Proposed U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Will Threaten Regional Peace
Taiwan is set to receive $180 million worth of advanced torpedoes in a new arms deal, prompting angry protests from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to Sell Taiwan $180 Million of Torpedoes, Angering China
China routinely denounces U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale to Taiwan of 18 MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology Heavy Weight Torpedoes and related equipment ... ( read original story ...)
White House Rebukes China Over Trade, Military Moves in Report
The White House issued a broad critique of China’s economic and military policies in a report to Congress as the two nations face off over issues ranging from trade to the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Markets Still Overperforming Even as U.S. and China Clash
It will take more than the current geopolitical tension between the U.S. and China to end the Taiwanese market’s outperformance, if recent history is any guide.While the clash between Beijing and ... ( read original story ...)
WHO coronavirus meeting highlights Taipei’s last African ally eSwatini
Despite pressure from Beijing the tiny country of 1.3 million people in southern Africa has maintained diplomatic ties. ( read original story ...)
China complains to U.S. about planned Taiwan arms sale
China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had lodged "solemn representations" with the United States to complain about a planned U.S. sale of advanced torpedoes to Chinese-claimed Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
President Xi’s pressure on Taiwan will ‘only intensify,’ says expert
Besides Taiwan's 2020 economic outlook, Michael Boyden of TASC Taiwan Asia Strategy Consulting discusses President Tsai Ing-Wen's quest to protect its democratic future. He says that constructive ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) – MK 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology (AT) Heavy Weight Torpedo (HWT)
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to TECRO of eighteen (18) MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology (AT) Heavy Weight Torpedoes (HWT) and related ... ( read original story ...)
New NSC chief positive to U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation: expert
Taipei, May 20 (CNA) The appointment of Wellington Koo (顧立雄), a U.S.-educated business lawyer, as the new director-general of Taiwan's National Security Council (NSC), could strengthen Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bourse May Flirt With 11,000-Point Mark
Among the actives, Cathay Financial collected 0.51 percent, while Mega Financial gained 0.82 percent, Fubon Financial increased 0.60 percent, E Sun Financial rose 0.37 percent, Taiwan Semiconductor ... ( read original story ...)
US approves $180m sale of advanced torpedoes to Taiwan
Approval for submarine-launched weapon sale comes on same day President Tsai Ing-wen was inaugurated for a second term. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule; China says reunification inevitabile
Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its "one country, two systems" offer of autonomy , President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, strongly rejecting China's sovereignty claims and likely ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. to sell Taiwan $180 million worth of torpedoes
U.S. to sell Taiwan $180 million worth of torpedoes ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s plea for peaceful coexistence provokes snarls from China
China said today that it would take back Taiwan through “all necessary measures” and condemned US interference moments after the island’s president had called for co-operation as she was sworn in for ... ( read original story ...)
US – China Relations: Chinese Officials Critical Of Mike Pompeo Congratulating Taiwanese President
The U.S. Secretary of State's recent comments congratulating the president of Taiwan on her reelection have drawn the ire of the Chinese government. ( read original story ...)