China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged the United States to stop elevating ties with Taiwan, after Washington and Taipei announced they would hold economic talks this month. Ministry spokesman ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. to hold economic talks with Taiwan this month, Pompeo says
China has been angered by greater U.S. support for Taiwan, including recent visits by Trump administration officials. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to hold economic talks with Taiwan this month – Pompeo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Undersecretary of State Keith Krach, who angered China with a visit to Taipei in September, will lead economic talks with Taiwan this month, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ... ( read original story ...)
Outgoing Donald Trump administration to send high-ranking official back to Taiwan this month
Keith Krach, the undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment, "will lead our economic prosperity partnership dialogue with Taiwan, under the auspices of the American ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan processor chip maker to set up $3.5 billion U.S. arm
A Taiwanese maker of processor chips for Apple Inc. and other customers plans to invest $3.5 billion to set up its second U.S. manufacturing site amid American concern ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Admits U.S. Troop Exercise for First Time in 40 Years Amid Growing China Threat
Taiwan's navy confirmed the military exchanges on Monday, marking the first time the presence of American troops on the island has been publicly acknowledged since 1979. ( read original story ...)
Behind Taiwan’s Asia Rainbow Ride to promote LGBT rights and awareness – ‘It seemed like a no-brainer’
Taiwan was the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and its LGBT Pride parade is one of the biggest in the region. Asia Rainbow Ride organisers talk about how they brought an ... ( read original story ...)
Blocking Taiwan at WHO Will Increase Hostility to China, Premier Says
China's efforts to block Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO) during the coronavirus pandemic will only increase the world's hostility towards the country, the island's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: don’t expect a Biden repeat of Trump’s call with Tsai, analysts say
Four years ago, Donald Trump made history when he took a call from Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. The Trump-Tsai conversation, just a month after the US election, was the first time an American ... ( read original story ...)
WHO members reject attempt to include Taiwan in meeting
World Health Organization member countries rejected a U.S.-backed appeal on Monday for Taiwan to be permitted to attend a meeting of the WHO's decision-making body. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Plan to Stop a Chinese Invasion: Small Attack Craft
The Taiwanese navy needs to start building small, cheap, missile-armed attack boats, and fast. It’s the only way Taipei can hope to hold off a Chinese invasion force long enough for the United States ... ( read original story ...)
China Says Inclusion of Taiwan in WHO Meeting Would Be ‘Illegal’
China's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva Chen Xu told a World Health Organization (WHO) ministerial meeting on Monday that a proposal to include Taiwan as an observer was "illegal and invalid" as it ... ( read original story ...)
Lithuania to Support ‘Those Fighting for Freedom’ in Taiwan
Lithuania's new ruling coalition agreed on Monday to commit their incoming government to support "those fighting for freedom" in Taiwan, threatening to hurt the small EU member's relations with China, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Not Invited To WHO Meeting After Chinese ‘Obstruction’
Taiwan on Monday said Chinese "obstruction" had prevented it from attending a key World Health Organization meeting focused on the coronavirus, accusing the global body of prioritising politics over ... ( read original story ...)
Top Taiwan policymaker seeks to reassure lawmakers of continued U.S. support after Biden win
Taiwan's top China policymaker on Monday sought to reassure nervous lawmakers that Joe Biden will continue U.S. support for the Chinese-claimed island. ( read original story ...)
Apple puts Taiwanese supplier Pegatron put on probation over student workers
Apple said on Monday it has put its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation after finding that the company violated Apple's supplier code of conduct by asking student employees to work night shifts ... ( read original story ...)