Bilahari Kausikan, former permanent secretary of Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says "because if you start that, you must win. I don't think any Chinese leader can survive a bungled attempt ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping Calls for China to create ‘world-class military’ as he targets Taiwan
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pushed for a world-class military during his speech at the Chinese Communist Party congress. He is poised to receive an unprecedented third term. ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping Suggests China Could Invade Taiwan—Prompting Applause
Speaking at the Communist Party's National Congress, Xi said Beijing would "never promise to renounce the use of force" against Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping warns off US as he piles political and military pressure on Taiwan
China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong condemns foreign ‘interference’ in his legacy project of unification ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei candidates argue over pandemic response
The three main candidates in the race for Taipei mayor yesterday wrangled over the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines and quarantine hotels. Independent candidate Vivian Huang (黃珊) ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei slams Xi’s speech on Taiwan
The statement came shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) said in a speech at the opening of the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress in Beijing that it is up to Chinese to ... ( read original story ...)
President Xi pledges to build a ‘modern socialist’ China, talks ‘reunification’ with Taiwan
President Xi Jinping pledged to build a "modern socialist" China by 2049 and discussed "reunification" with Taiwan as well as the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in a speech Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin ATM fraud suspect arrested
A man has been arrested in Taipei on suspicion of fraud and money laundering using bitcoin ATMs, the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) said. CIB Telecommunications Investigation Corp Deputy Captain ... ( read original story ...)
Global wealth report ranks Taiwan No. 1 in Asia
Taiwan ranked first in Asia and fifth globally in terms of net financial assets per capita, the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2022 said. With net financial assets per capita of 138,220 euros ... ( read original story ...)
Preparedness for financial stress improves: study
With economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic easing, Taiwanese are about as financially resilient as Britons, Americans and people in other major economies in terms of keeping savings, meeting ... ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Finance sector faces rough waters
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
China will never renounce right to use force over Taiwan, Xi says
Chinese and Taiwanese printed flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Emptying TSMC fab not necessary even if China invades
The likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan to annex the island, seize numerous advanced technology, and boost Xi Jinping's popularity rose in recent years due to China's faltering economy, ... ( read original story ...)
President Xi pledges to build ‘modern socialist’ China, talks ‘reunification’ with Taiwan
President Xi Jinping pledged to build a "modern socialist" China by 2049 and discussed "reunification" with Taiwan as well as the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in a speech Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Detects Chinese Aircraft & Vessels Near Island As Xi Issues Fresh Warning To Taipei
Taiwan's ministry of National Defence has stated that Chinese aircrafts and naval vessels entered Taiwan's 'surrounding region'. ( read original story ...)
Xi warns on Taiwan action, acclaims ‘all-out war’ on COVID-19
In a speech highlighting China’s growing focus on national security over the economy, Xi Jinping says China reserves the right to use force to reunify Taiwan. ( read original story ...)