Controversy surrounds the near US$6 billion deal signed recently for the United States to help Taiwan upgrade its air force. Beijing has protested strongly and reportedly asked Washington to reconsid ….. (read more…) Related items Taiwan president says peace deal with China not a top priority Advocate: US decision on Taiwan F-16 sales Oct....
BEIJING (Reuters) – An angry China warned Washington on Tuesday that passage of a bill aimed at forcing Beijing to let its currency rise could lead to a trade war between the world’s top two economies. (continue…) Related items China warns of trade war if U.S. currency bill passes S.Korea, Taiwan cut Iranian oil...
BEIJING (Reuters) – An angry China warned Washington on Tuesday that passage of a bill aimed at forcing Beijing to let its currency rise could lead to a trade war between the world’s top two economies. (continue…) Related items China warns of trade war if U.S. bill passes U.S. steps up push for WTO...
Beijing said on Wednesday Washington’s decision to upgrade Taiwan’s F-16 fighters would damage military ties between the United States and China, impacting military exchanges and high-level visits. (read the story…) Related items China says US-Taiwan arms deal to impact exchanges Taiwan welcomes US reconsideration on jet sale Beijing mayor visits Taiwan amid protests Taiwan's...
China warned the United States Thursday that a multi-billion dollar arms sales to Taiwan will create “severe obstacles” between Beijing and Washington, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. (read the story…) Related items Beijing mayor visits Taiwan amid protests Two US-built minehunters to join Taiwan navy 'World's oldest junk' returns to Taiwan Taiwan welcomes...
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – The Obama administration told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that it planned a $5.3 billion upgrade of Taiwan’s F-16 fighter fleet, angering Beijing but disappointing new arms-sales advocates. (read more…) Related items US to Announce F-16 Upgrade for Taiwan Taiwan-US arms deal has lessons for others in Asia U.S. to Upgrade...
Beijing, Sept 19 (ANI): The United States’ decision to sell arms to Taiwan is likely to damage Washington’s relations with Beijing and could spark off a strong reaction from China, analysts have claimed. (continue…) Related items China warns of trade war if U.S. bill passes China warns of trade war if U.S. currency bill...
Taiwan’s opposition presidential candidate on Tuesday assured the United States she would not whip up tensions with China if elected but pledged to boost defense spending to counterbalance a rising Beijing. (read the story…) Related items China opposes U.S. lawmakers' push to sell F-16 jets to Taiwan Taiwan welcomes US reconsideration on jet sale...
Beijing, Sept 8 (ANI): China has repeated its objections to US arms sales to Taiwan amid reports that the Obama ministration is considering new deals with the island. (read more…) Related items Taiwan-US arms deal has lessons for others in Asia China warns against U.S. F-16 upgrade for Taiwan US arms sale to Taiwan...
BEIJING (Reuters) – China repeated its opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, saying they put the peaceful Sino-U.S. relationship at risk, as the Obama administration’s decision on a weapons deal for the self-ruled island draws near. (read the story…) Related items EM ASIA FX-Greece turmoils hit Asia FX, caution by cbanks...
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says China’s military advantage over the island is increasing, amid Beijing’s attempts to block foreign forces from intervening in a possible conflict. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan: China’s military advantage growing Taiwan says US agrees to upgrade F-16 planes Taiwan to lower budget for F-16 fighter jets Taiwan welcomes US...
