A series of PLA drills at the northern and southern ends of the Taiwan Strait signal that Beijing is stepping up preparations to take control of the self-ruled island, according to military analysts. ( read original story ...)
Taipei hospital speeds up hearing checks and treatment
Taipei Veterans General Hospital might have just taken the lead globally in completing a preliminary diagnosis for a hearing impairment in less than one week and allowing doctors to offer treatment. A ... ( read original story ...)
China’s live-fire war games raise stakes for Taiwan
The Chinese military sent out a warning to Taiwan by declaring that exercises in its surrounding waters are aimed at secessionist forces on the island that Beijing regards as a renegade province.The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and US Pledge Health Partnership, Possible Trade Agreement After Azar Visit
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar concluded a three-day visit to Taiwan on Wednesday, during which he met with President Tsai Ing-wen along with senior officials including Health ... ( read original story ...)
If Chinese Troops Land, The Taiwanese Army Would Send Its New Joint Battalions Onto The Beach
If China invades Taiwan and succeeds in establishing a beachhead along the Taiwan’s southwestern plain, Taipei’s defense strategy calls on the army to surround and destroy the Chinese landing force ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan lowers 2020 GDP forecast again on pandemic impact
Taiwan's economy is expected to grow 1.56% in 2020, the statistics agency said on Friday, downgrading a previous forecast of 1.67% predicted in May due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but ... ( read original story ...)
Symbolic last trip for Taiwan’s ‘Mr Democracy’ before cremation
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui, dubbed "Mr. Democracy" for ending autocratic rule in favour of free elections, was cremated in a private ceremony on Friday, after his remains ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Military Defends Moves Near Taiwan, China Sends Forces to ‘Safeguard’ Territory
Pacific nation and committed to remaining engaged in the region," Pacific Fleet spokesperson Navy Lieutenant James Adams told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
China holds military exercises near Taiwan in warning to US
China’s military said on Thursday it conducted exercises near Taiwan “to safeguard national sovereignty” in the face of rising US diplomatic exchanges with Taipei, underlining mounting tensions in the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese military held drills near Taiwan as US health secretary visited Taipei, PLA says
As the US health secretary was making a high-profile visit to Taiwan, troops from the Chinese mainland delivered a “serious warning” to supporters of independence for the self-ruled island with a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to raise defence spending as China details combat drills
Taiwan unveiled a T$42.1 billion ($1.4 billion) increase for next year's planned defence spending on Thursday, as China announced details of its latest combat drills near the democratic island. China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn second-quarter results topped expectations: Kirkland Capital
Hon Hai Precision Industry, which trades as Foxconn Technology Group, is also "doing the right thing" by being quick to diversify its manufacturing business out of China due to emerging U.S.-China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to boost defence spending 10% in face of China pressure
Taiwan's defence spending next year is set to grow 10.2% compared with this year, according to Reuters calculations, as the government ramps up military investment in the face of increased pressure ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Seeks to Start Free-Trade Talks With U.S.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she wants to start talks on a free-trade pact with the U.S., part of a broad effort to deepen her island democracy’s partnership with Washington and resist ... ( read original story ...)
China Trains to Shoot Down Planes as U.S. Aircraft Carrier ‘Circling Near Taiwan’
Chinese forces have conducted anti-aircraft drills in the country's southeast overlooking Taiwan as a U.S. aircraft carrier sails nearby the self-ruling island that is increasingly becoming central to ... ( read original story ...)
Venice nurtures its lagoon back to original state
Venice might be famed for Saint Mark’s Square or the Bridge of Sighs, but the Italian city has another jewel that is often overlooked: its lagoon. Once home to a rich variety of fish and birds, ... ( read original story ...)