A Chinese delegation walked out of a Holocaust memorial event in the Israeli city of Haifa in protest after Taiwan’s envoy to Israel delivered a speech, Taiwan News reported citing CNA. The annual ...
Taiwan rattled by 5.8 magnitude earthquake, no immediate reports of damage
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast on Friday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.
Taiwan finds concerns grow and options shrink as mainland China increases patrols around Taipei-controlled Quemoy
Taiwan’s authorities may have limited options in enforcing rules, with tougher action potentially escalating into unintended cross-strait conflict, say analysts.
Taipei plays host to celebration of Human Rights Press Awards for Asia
The Human Rights Press Awards for Asia yesterday hosted its annual ceremony in Taiwan for the first time, celebrating journalism and human rights in a nation ranked best in Asia for press freedom.
Viral video captures brawl between passengers on Taipei to San Francisco flight
A viral video circulating on social media appears to capture a heated altercation between two passengers aboard a long-haul flight from Taipei to San Francisco. The incident occurred on EVA Air ...
Taiwan Air Force F-16 Fires An AGM-65 Maverick On Island Target During Firing Drills
The missile is used for close-range precision strikes on tactical targets like combat vehicles, fortified bunkers and artillery positions. Amid rising
Legislation would create US fund to support countries facing Beijing ‘coercion’ on Taiwan
Taiwan Allies Fund’ would encourage nations that ‘lack the economic or political capability to effectively respond’ to retaliation from China.
China Woos Philippine Elites Near Base US Needs to Defend Taiwan
Ties between Manila and Washington seem closer than ever, but some local leaders — and a former president — chafe at a relationship they say undercuts ties with Beijing.
Norwegian shipbuilder Vard contracted by Taiwan company
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Norwegian shipbuilding company Vard has accepted a contract with a Taiwanese client to build two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), it was reported on Friday (May 10). The CSOVs will boost Taiwan’s capacity to ...
China is untangling its economy from the West. It could be preparing for long-term tensions — and an invasion of Taiwan
China is trying to make its economy less reliant on the West, but these efforts could also prepare it for an invasion of Taiwan.
Taiwan air force holds live-fire training exercises using missiles, bombs
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s air force conducted live-fire training exercises, deploying fighter jets, missiles and laser-guided bombs, the island’s military news agency said on May 10, releasing footage of the drills 10 days before the inauguration of a new president China calls a “dangerous separatist”.
China condemns US military ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait weeks before new leader takes office
A U.S. destroyer's recent passage through the Taiwan Strait has drawn criticism from China's military, occurring just before Taiwan's new president's inauguration.
Taiwan’s TSMC April revenue surges to NT$236 billion, 2nd highest in history
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) revenue surged past NT$200 billion (US$6.16 billion) in April. The semiconductor giant said its revenues for the month reached NT$236.02 billion, the second-highest monthly return in the firm's history. The company record was NT$243.2 billion in October last year.
Taiwan says 11 Chinese coast guard ships, 3 fishing boats enter Kinmen’s restricted waters
As many as 11 Chinese coast guard ships and three fishing boats entered Kinmen's prohibited and restricted waters in two convoys, Taiwan News reported. The Taiwan's Coast Guard detected the Chinese ships south of Kinmen's water at Thursday noon (local time).
Taiwan rattled by 5.8 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast on Friday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.
Is Russia proving today how China can win Taiwan tomorrow? | Defence in Depth
By invading Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has shown his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping where the edges of Western tolerance for aggression lie