Beijing's threat was vague but ominous — a warning from the Maritime Authority to stay out of a parcel of ocean in the Taiwan Strait. "Live-fire drills to check Taiwan independence," declared the Global Times, a tabloid that often reflects China's most ... ( read original story ...)
China air force again circles Taiwan in ‘sacred mission’
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Chinese aircraft have again flown around self-ruled Taiwan in what China’s air force on Thursday called a “sacred mission”, as Taiwan denounced its big neighbour over what it called a policy of military intimidation. ( read original story ...)
China flew nuclear-capable bombers around Taiwan in what its air force called a ‘sacred mission’
Chinese aircraft have again flown around self-ruled Taiwan in what China's air force on Thursday called a "sacred mission." Taiwan, claimed by Beijing as Chinese territory, is one of China's most sensitive issues and a potential military flashpoint. ( read original story ...)
China flexes military muscle in waters near Taiwan
China's navy is holding live-fire exercises near Taiwan on Wednesday in a warning to the democratic, self-ruled island against what Beijing describes as "dangerous" remarks on independence. Few details about the drills in the Taiwan Strait have been ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei opens WTC in Delhi to boost ties with India
New Delhi: With an aim to strengthen trade ties with India, Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) launched its office in Delhi on Tuesday, ahead of Taiwan’s first ever expo that will showcase cutting-edge technology and smart city solutions in Delhi on 17 May. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is accusing China of using ‘cheap verbal intimidation and saber rattling’ as live-fire drills begin
Taiwan's defense ministry accused China of using "cheap verbal intimidation and saber rattling" to threaten them as China began a massive live-fire military drill in the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday. Chinese state media called the military exercise a direct ... ( read original story ...)
China Conducts War Games, and Taiwan Is the Target
HONG KONG — China carried out live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, its state news media reported, an exercise intended to show the growing strength of its navy and deliver a message to self-governed Taiwan, which China claims as ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Beijing ‘saber rattling’ as China starts military drills
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Wednesday that Beijing was using “cheap verbal intimidation and saber rattling” to threaten Taiwan, as China’s military began live-fire drills in the sensitive Taiwan Strait amid growing tension. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to open trade office in India
NEW DELHI, April 17 (Reuters) - Taiwan will next month open a trade office in New Delhi, part of its efforts to expand business ties with Asia’s third largest economy amid China’s insistence on One China policy, a senior Taiwanese trade official said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan battles a brain drain as China aims to woo young talent away
TAIPEI, Taiwan - After studying fashion management in London, 33-year-old Gaga Liu considered her choices: a move back home to her native Taiwan, or a job in the glitzy city of Shanghai on the Chinese mainland. "Shanghai is a very fashionable city, a big ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping sends warning to Taiwan, United States with live-fire drills
(CNN)Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a clear message of Beijing's disapproval over growing ties between the United States and Taiwan by ordering live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait. The drills, to be held this coming Wednesday, will mark the first ... ( read original story ...)
NGO’s urge geothermal development at Shenao coal-fired plant, Taiwan
Many discussion topics at the meeting revolved around the nation’s energy policy, especially the planned coal-fired Shenao plant organized by state-run Taiwan Power Co (Taipower) in New Taipei City’s Rueifang District. The construction project has ... ( read original story ...)
Dejan Kaludjerović
City Museum Belgrade and APT Berlin. Also, YARAT–Centre of Contemporary Art, Baku and National Museum of the Republic of North Ossetia- Alanica, Vladikavkaz, etc. He has exhibited internationally at numerous solo and group shows in Europe, USA ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s Bastion of Free Speech? Move Aside, Hong Kong, It’s Taiwan Now.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — For decades under British rule and after its handover to China, Hong Kong was a bastion of free speech in the Chinese-speaking world. International media and rights groups established their headquarters there, and it served as a haven ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Regime Ratchets Up Rhetoric With Announcement of Military Drills in Taiwan Strait
US-made M60 A3 tanks are fired during a live-fire drill by Taiwan forces, four miles from the city of Magong on the outlying Penghu ... However, Ian Easton, a research fellow at the Project 2049 Institute who recently authored the book, “The Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Regime Amps Up Aggressive Rhetoric With Announcement of Military Drills in Taiwan Strait
US-made M60 A3 tanks are fired during a live-fire drill by Taiwan forces, four miles from the city of Magong on the outlying Penghu ... However, Ian Easton, a research fellow at the Project 2049 Institute who recently authored the book, “The Chinese ... ( read original story ...)