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Facing disapproval around the world over a slew of issues including Xinjiang Hong Kong coronavirus handling and Indo-Pacific Beijing is expected to step up i ... ( read original story ...)

"The rock-solid commitment to Taiwan by successive US administrations, as outlined in the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances, has contributed to Taiwan’s continued security and prosperity." ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei slammed a sudden Chinese ban on Taiwanese pineapples, describing the move on Friday as "economic intimidation" and likening it to recent tariffs Beijing slapped on Australian wine. The trade ... ( read original story ...)

She watched in horror as the video clip of a fiery car crash in Tanjong Pagar unfolded.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

After China abruptly suspended the import of pineapple from Taiwan a wide range of Taiwanese public figures has taken to social media urging people to suppo ... ( read original story ...)

China is still not powerful enough and the costs of an unintended war with America are too high. The situation across the Taiwan Strait has seemed to be on the brink of crisis since 2018. Beijing has ... ( read original story ...)

Despite a recent spike in tensions, China-Taiwan relations are still massively improved, exchanging university students and business investments rather than artillery shells and aerial bombs. However, ... ( read original story ...)

Participants wearing motorcycle helmets get sprayed with firecrackers during the 'Beehive Firecrackers' festival in the Yanshui district in Tainan, Taiwan. REUTERS/Ann Wang ... ( read original story ...)

A former submarine warfare officer warns two missile types will not be delivered in sufficient numbers under current U.S. procurements plans to defeat any attempted landing operation by China’s People ... ( read original story ...)

People wear face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus view lanterns hanging for Lantern Festival, marking the end to the Chinese lunar New Year celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb, ... ( read original story ...)

The fuse was lit. Dozens of helmeted worshippers and adrenaline seekers stood stoic if they could, or ran from the flaming projectiles and paper shrapnel, the thousands of explosions ringing ears a ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on people to eat more pineapples to help farmers on Friday, saying Taiwan had been "ambushed" by a ban on the fruit by neighbouring long-time rival China which ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei slammed a sudden Chinese ban on Taiwanese pineapples, describing the move on Friday as "economic intimidation" and likening it to recent tariffs Beijing slapped on Australian wine. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan could begin administering its home-made COVID-19 vaccines as early as July, the health minister said on Friday, with the island still awaiting the arrival of imported vaccines to begin its ... ( read original story ...)

Around $800,000 will be used to create a program on “Taiwan in the World” and $1.2 million is earmarked to “establish a Taiwan Studies Endowment Fund”. “The Taiwan in the World program will cover ... ( read original story ...)

It's probably time for Taiwan to start considering a change in strategy away from relying on technological superiority. ( read original story ...)