The Trump administration told Congress on Wednesday that it is planning to sell an estimated $180 million worth of torpedoes to Taiwan. It's a move likely to further escalate tensions between the U.S. ( read original story ...)
China Warns Proposed U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Will Threaten Regional Peace
Taiwan is set to receive $180 million worth of advanced torpedoes in a new arms deal, prompting angry protests from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to Sell Taiwan $180 Million of Torpedoes, Angering China
China routinely denounces U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale to Taiwan of 18 MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology Heavy Weight Torpedoes and related equipment ... ( read original story ...)
President Xi’s pressure on Taiwan will ‘only intensify,’ says expert
Besides Taiwan's 2020 economic outlook, Michael Boyden of TASC Taiwan Asia Strategy Consulting discusses President Tsai Ing-Wen's quest to protect its democratic future. He says that constructive ... ( read original story ...)
China complains to U.S. about planned Taiwan arms sale
China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had lodged "solemn representations" with the United States to complain about a planned U.S. sale of advanced torpedoes to Chinese-claimed Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
US approves $180m sale of advanced torpedoes to Taiwan
Approval for submarine-launched weapon sale comes on same day President Tsai Ing-wen was inaugurated for a second term. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule; China says reunification inevitabile
Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its "one country, two systems" offer of autonomy , President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, strongly rejecting China's sovereignty claims and likely ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. to sell Taiwan $180 million worth of torpedoes
U.S. to sell Taiwan $180 million worth of torpedoes ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s plea for peaceful coexistence provokes snarls from China
China said today that it would take back Taiwan through “all necessary measures” and condemned US interference moments after the island’s president had called for co-operation as she was sworn in for ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens ‘Countermeasures,’ Says U.S. Will Bear Consequences After Pompeo Congratulates Taiwan President
China policy after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the Taiwan president's leadership "an inspiration to the region and the world." ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Begins Her Second Term
Tsai thanked the Taiwanese people for their unity and resilience in containing the COVID-19 outbreak and offered to engage in dialogue with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s President Renews Call to Hold Firm Against Chinese Pressure
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen kicked off her second term by doubling down on her strategy for boosting the island democracy’s ability to resist coercion from China, pledging to further revamp the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s plea for peaceful coexistence provokes snarls from Beijing
China said today that it would take back Taiwan through “all necessary measures” and condemned US interference moments after the island’s president had called for co-operation as she was sworn in for ... ( read original story ...)
China slams US for ‘dangerous’ message to Taiwan’s leader
China slammed the United States for its "dangerous" decision to congratulate Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on her Wednesday inauguration, as the self-ruled island became the latest flashpoint ... ( read original story ...)
At start of new term, Taiwan’s president calls for stability in China relations
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen calls for stability in relations with China but says she will not accept any terms that would “downgrade Taiwan." ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president rejects Chinese rule, calls for talks so both countries can coexist
Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its "one country, two systems" offer of autonomy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, in a strong rejection of China's sovereignty claim, but ... ( read original story ...)