People’s Liberation Army aircraft repeatedly breached the median line between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland last week, in the latest of a series of military exercises in the area ... ( read original story ...)
The United States Should Put ‘Tripwire’ Ground Forces In Taiwan: Expert
The U. S. military shouldn’t just prepare to surge ground forces to Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack on the island nation—it also should keep a small contingent of troops in Taiwan as a ... ( read original story ...)
Why China, Once Coy, Suddenly Wants to Discuss a Code of Conduct for a Disputed Sea
China aims to push back against the United States by reopening talks with 10 Southeast Asian nations on a code of conduct that would help prevent mishaps in a crowded, disputed Asian sea, political ... ( read original story ...)
China ‘must back off’, says Taiwan
Taiwan on Tuesday demanded that China "back off" and accused it of threatening peace, after a Beijing official rejected a largely respected marine boundary following recent incursions. ( read original story ...)
Formal ties with U.S.? Not For Now, Says Taiwan Foreign Minister
Two high-ranking Trump administration officials have been to the island recently. The visits come against a backdrop of deepening mistrust and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tells China to ‘back off’ as airspace ‘incursions’ rise
Taiwan on Tuesday demanded that China "back off" and accused it of threatening peace, after recent incursions and a Beijing official openly rejecting a largely respected marine boundary.Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tells China to ‘back off’ after official denies marine boundary
Anger in Taipei after Beijing official says there is no median line in Taiwan Strait ... ( read original story ...)
High-level U.S. visits to Taiwan annoy China – but did not cross the red line, says analyst
A high-level State Department official to Taiwan last week angered China, but it probably didn't cross any "red line," said Eurasia's Group's Kelsey Broderick. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Tsai visits base following Chinese show of force
PENGHU, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen visited a military base on one of Taiwan’s outlying islands Tuesday in a display of resolve following a recent show of force by rival China. Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
China Shows Off What Happens ‘If War Breaks Out Today’ Amid Taiwan Tensions with U.S.
"If they play around, if they want to play the game, they've got some big problems," President Donald Trump warned. ( read original story ...)
China’s Luckin Coffee suspends employee for Taiwan independence comment
Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee Inc. reportedly suspended a Taiwan-based employee after the staff member said on social media Taiwan is an "independent country." ... ( read original story ...)
Lee Teng-hui’s Memorial Service Provides Catalyst for Diplomatic Outreach to Taiwan
When former Taiwanes Lee Teng-hui died on July 30, he left behind a legacy as the man who helped democratize his country. He was also remembered as a strident champion of Taiwanese identity as the ... ( read original story ...)
CNA to build global video-streaming platform
The Central News Agency (CNA) is to undertake a pilot project to build an “international video-streaming platform” to bring Taiwanese culture and values to global audiences, the Ministry of Culture ... ( read original story ...)
Swedish MP calls for name change to Taipei office
Swedish Member of Parliament Hampus Hagman is pushing for changing the name of the nation’s trade office in Taipei to signal improved relations with “Asia’s perhaps foremost democracy.” Hagman on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Strait: Almost 40 Chinese warplanes breach median line
Taiwan's President has accused Beijing of purposefully inflaming tensions in East Asia, after Chinese warplanes crossed the sensitive median line across the narrow strait that separates the mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese model Chiling Lin goes for surgery at Taipei hospital over bronchial problems
Taiwanese model-actress Chiling Lin has reportedly been trying to get pregnant ever since she married Japanese actor Akira, 39, in June last year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)