Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te says tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defenses.
How to Toughen Up Taiwan
Unfortunately, Taiwan is not presently prepared for Beijing’s gray-zone actions—and neither is its main supporter, the United States. Taiwanese leaders have taken some important steps over the past year to strengthen national resilience,
China Warns Taiwan of Crossing ‘Red Line’
A Chinese Communist Party work report last week dropped its usual reference to China's "peaceful" unification with Taiwan.
Taiwan says incapable of spending 10% of GDP on defense amid Trump’s call for increase
Currently, Taiwan does not have the capability to allocate a defense budget of NT$2.6 trillion ($78 billion),' says Premier Cho Jung-tai - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Indonesia to impose anti-dumping import duty for nylon film from China, Thailand, Taiwan
Indonesia is set to impose an anti-dumping import duty on nylon film from China, Thailand and Taiwan, according to a finance ministry regulation published on Wednesday.
Taiwan to conduct ‘immediate response’ military drills to counter China
Taiwan is set to conduct a new round of "immediate response" military drills that will begin on March 17 and last five days, local media reported on Wednesday.
Taiwanese chip giant’s investments in U.S. stir ‘silicon shield’ security worries
TSMC's plan to invest $100 billion into U.S. production facilities raises concerns that its leverage in securing protection from China may be weakened.
Taiwan reports 11 PLA sorties near its Airspace
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported 11 sorties of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and one official ship until 6 am (local ...
Taiwan Shows US Allies How To Win Over Trump
Taiwan also is not the only government to win favor in Washington. Saudi Arabia's $1.3 trillion U.S. spending plan, announced last week, has earned the promise of a state visit by Trump. The trip will ...
Taiwan to introduce stricter laws against espionage activities
Taipei: Taiwan is set to introduce a bill to make tougher laws for spies and punish active military personnel who pledge loyalty to an enemy and damage military interests, local media reported.
US Turning Attention to Taiwan After Ukraine War, Envoy Says
Raymond Greene, the most senior U.S. official in Taiwan, said Washington will not abandon its commitment to the island.
Transport ministry denies rejecting east coast project
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications yesterday denied that it rejected a plan to build an expressway connecting Hualien and Taitung counties, adding that the project is in the feasibility ...
China vows utmost efforts for ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan
China will exert utmost efforts to realise "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, but will take all necessary steps to safeguard China's territorial integrity, its foreign ministry said on Monday.
China Issues Ominous Warning to US-Backed Rival
"Independence forces" in Taiwan are sharpening the sword "hanging over their heads," China's defense ministry warned Sunday.
China says it will exert utmost efforts to realise ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan
China will exert utmost efforts to realise "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, its foreign ministry said on Monday, after the Chinese foreign minister declared last week that the island would never ...
Tech Exec Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Boss in Taipei Office – TaiwanPlus News
The Chief Technology Officer of Taiwanese tech company CuboAi was allegedly stabbed to death by the company's chairman inside their Taipei office. Police say the incident followed a workplace dispute ...