State Department officials approved the first arms sale to Taiwan of President Joe Biden’s tenure as the administration seeks to support the beleaguered island democracy without stumbling into an ... ( read original story ...)
Want to Defend Taiwan? Look to the Falklands War
A vibrant undersea fleet would pay political and strategic dividends that the current contingent of two aging and two positively elderly boats could never yield. ( read original story ...)
WorldView: Mexico sues U.S. gun-makers; U.S. approves potential weapons sale to Taiwan
Mexico is suing several U.S. gun manufacturers. Meanwhile, the Biden administration told Congress it's planning a $750 million weapons sale to Taiwan, and there are reports of a special prisoner camp ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan thanks US for approving $750m howitzer sale
TAIPEI: Taiwan thanked the United States on Thursday for agreeing to sell 40 howitzer artillery systems in a $750 million deal that will help the island better defend itself from a Chinese invasion, ... ( read original story ...)
No SHN for incoming Taiwan travellers from Aug. 8 if they test negative for Covid-19
The situation in Taiwan has improved. Travellers from Taiwan will be able to go about their activities in Singapore if they test negative for Covid-19 after taking a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) ... ( read original story ...)
Biden administration approves first Taiwan arms sale valued at $750 million
The United States’s first arms sale to Taiwan under Joe Biden has been approved by the State Department, in a move that will irk Beijing. The sale, which includes 40 self-propelled howitzers ... ( read original story ...)
Valencia: World Capital of Design 2022
The World Design Capital® is designated every two years by the World Design Organization (WDO), which is dedicated to promoting the design ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan thanks US for approving weapon sale
Taiwan has thanked the US administration for approving a USD 750 million weapon sale to Taipei saying it allows the self-ruled island to maintain a rock-solid ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn buys wafer plant from Macronix -sources
Foxconn (2317.TW) has bought a 6-inch wafer fabrication plant from Taiwan chipmaker Macronix International (2337.TW), three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday, as the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports 21 new COVID-19 cases, majority in New Taipei
Taiwan on Wednesday reported 21 new cases of COVID-19, the majority of which are part of two clusters in New Taipei, and zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan thanks US for approving $750 mn howitzer sale
Taiwan thanked the United States on Thursday for agreeing to sell 40 howitzer artillery systems in a $750 million deal that will help the island better defend itself from a Chinese invasion. ( read original story ...)
Biden administration proposes $750 million arms sale to Taiwan in a move likely to anger Beijing
The Biden administration has informed Congress of a proposed $750 million weapons sale to Taiwan in a move likely to further inflame tensions with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Biden administration approves first arms sale to Taiwan
The Biden administration has approved its first arms sale to Taiwan, a move sure to stoke Beijing's ire.The State Department has approved selling Taiwan up to 40 BAE Systems-made M109 self-propelled ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan or Chinese Taipei? Olympians’ grand homecoming helps ignite nation’s name dispute
Chinese Taipei's Olympic medalists flew home to a glorious welcome on Wednesday following a best-ever Games performance that has boosted pride on the island claimed by China and revived calls for it ... ( read original story ...)
First Arms Sale to Taiwan by Biden Administration Is Approved
The Biden administration has approved its first arms sale to the island democracy of Taiwan, a potential $750 million deal, amid rising tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Should America Risk Everything to Defend Taiwan?
Will it be easy to defend Taiwan? No. But John F. Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in 1962 in which he asked rhetorically, “why does Rice play Texas?” (He was referring to the gridiron ... ( read original story ...)