TAIPEI—Taiwan’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built “enormous” military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan’s main holding in the South China Sea (SCS), but ...
Guam won’t have missile defenses in time for Taiwan war, admiral fears
President Biden and Congress have neglected to provide money for missile defenses around Guam in time to ward off an attack from China, a top admiral fears.
Taiwan Reports Massive Chinese Military Bases Near Island: ‘Must Consider How To Use Peaceful Means To Resolve’
The Taiwanese Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu, disclosed that China has constructed large military installations on Subi Reef, Fiery Cross Reef, and Mischief Reef.
Tsai should not go to Taiping now: Joseph Wu
Now is not an appropriate time for President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) to visit Itu Aba Island (Taiping Island, 太平島), due to recent skirmishes between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels in the South ...
Standing up for pedestrian rights in Taiwan
As part of the Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Taiwan, demonstrators will gather at 6pm in busy districts in Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung and Kaohsiung. Participants will walk along an ...
China on Track to Be Ready for Taiwan Invasion by 2027, US Says
China is building its military and nuclear arsenal on a scale not seen since World War II and all signs suggest it’s sticking to ambitions to be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027, a top US admiral ...
Why are Taiwan’s 7-Elevens so much better than ours?
In the U.S., 7-Eleven means Slurpees and Big Gulps; in Taiwan, the convenience chain is far more crucial to daily life. Want to buy an airline ticket or renew your driver's license?
Taiwan hosts 11th Smart City Summit & Expo, showcasing global innovations
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TVBS News) - The 11th Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) kicked off on Tuesday (March 19), featuring 450 exhibitors and 1,650 booths and attracting ...
Taipei: Three ‘huge’ Chinese military bases surround Taiwanese territory in the Spratlys
Taipei's Foreign Minister said this today, underlining that the government is ready to defend sovereignty but at the same time trying to ease tension. Taiwan also controls the Pratas Islands in the ...
Taipei bus crash injures two, no serious damage
A Taipei city bus crashed into a covered walkway in Xinyi District (信義) on Wednesday, injuring two people and incurring a NT$30,000 for the bus operator, the city government said.
Taiwan Feb export orders miss expectations, China, US weigh
Taiwan's export orders fell in February as fewer working days during the Lunar New Year holiday limited productivity, with the outlook clouded by geopolitical uncertainty and high interest rates ...
World on the brink as Taiwan admits US troops stationed on Chinese border
Taiwan has officially confirmed the presence of US troops stationed on its islands in the Taiwan Strait permanently, a development that could further escalate tensions with China. The National Defense ...
Taiwan warns of ‘enormous’ Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding
Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built "enormous" military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea, but Taipei is not looking to ...
Taiwan Confirms US Troops on Front-Line Islands Near China
The stationing of American special forces trainers in Taiwan marks the first permanent U.S. presence on the self-ruled island in 45 years.
Smart city, net zero city expositions kick off in Taipei
The Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) and the Net Zero City Expo kicked off yesterday in Taipei, welcoming approximately 500 foreign guests from 112 cities in 46 countries. The SCSE is being held for ...
Taiwan Acknowledges Presence of U.S. Troops on Outlying Islands
The Taiwan’s defense minister has hinted that U.S. troops have been training the Taiwanese military on islands that would be on the front lines of a conflict with its neighbor.