The U.S. has long supported Taiwan against possible Chinese aggression with weapons sales, much to Beijing's annoyance. ( read original story ...)
Taipei to Re-Introduce Its Poké Ball Contactless Smartcard Metro Pass
Taipei‘s leading contactless smartcard system, EasyCard, released a collaborative metro pass with Pokémon in the form of a Poké Ball. Used as the city’s main f ... ( read original story ...)
China says will make ‘necessary’ response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan
China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it would make a "legitimate and necessary" response to further U.S. arms sales to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, after source said the White House was moving ... ( read original story ...)
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Hong Kong activists pointed lasers from the top of popular protest spot Lion Rock on Monday evening, to shine a light on the 12 fugitives detained in mainland China for an alleged illegal border ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Wants Strong U.S. Defense to Make Invasion ‘Painful’ As China Conflict Fears Grow
Andrew Yang, spokesperson of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, told Newsweek that Taiwan seeks to build and buy new defense equipment as tensions with China soar. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: White House moves forward on three arms sales to Taiwan – sources
The White House is moving forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval, three sources familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
US advances three arms sales packages to Taiwan
The Trump administration plans to sell three advanced weapons systems to Taiwan after notifying Congress of the deals. ( read original story ...)
Taipei office hopes schools will adopt more stray animals
The Taipei City Animal Protection Office hopes schools can adopt more stray animals to alleviate the pressure on the city’s shelters, which are over capacity, the office said on Saturday. A ban on ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: White House asks Congress to approve three arms sales to Taiwan – sources
The White House is moving forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval, two sources familiar with the situation ... ( read original story ...)
China threatens invasion of Taiwan in new video showing military might
Beijing spurned Taipei’s overtures for talks and ramped up pressure on the democratic island as fears of war grow. ( read original story ...)
2020 ART TAIPEI “Art for the Next” fearless of difficulties to reach perfection
ART TAIPEI “Art for the Next” fearless of difficulties to reach perfection 2020 ART TAIPEI will be officially held between 23-26 October at ... ( read original story ...)
China Media Says Risk of War With Taiwan Rising, Despite President’s Conciliatory Speech
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Saturday that the island democracy is strengthening its defenses against a potential Chinese invasion, but also called for "meaningful dialogue" with Beijing, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan accuses Beijing of ‘malicious sensationalism’ after Chinese state TV broadcasts ‘spy’s confession’
Taiwan has accused Beijing of "malicious political sensationalism" after airing the supposed confession of a man accused of spying. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said late on Sunday that the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dismisses China Report of Mass Spy Arrests as ‘Stunt’
Taiwan accused China of staging a “malicious political stunt” after Chinese state media said security agents had uncovered hundreds of spy cases in a mass dragnet. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Claims Entrapment After China Shows Spy ‘Confession’
Taiwan's government has denounced China, citing entrapment and manipulation, after Chinese state television aired a documentary showing a Taiwanese citizen confessing to visiting Hong Kong to support ... ( read original story ...)
China Holds Military Invasion Drill Amid Tensions With Taiwan
China staged a large-scale island invasion military exercise during Taiwan’s National Day as President Tsai Ing-wen called for “meaningful dialogue” with Beijing. The simulated night attack drill ... ( read original story ...)