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
Passengers On Taiwan-US Flight Come To Blows As One Poaches Other’s Seat. Video Viral
The clash erupted approximately three hours into an 11.5-hour flight from Taipei City to San Francisco in the US.
Air quality project wins US smart city award
The award-winning project demonstrates how mobile air quality sensors ... The mobile sensors have been deployed to collect data for environmental governance applications in Taipei, New Taipei City, ...
Dengue carriers moving higher: study
Mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus are not venturing northward despite isolated sightings as far as New Taipei City, but they are expanding their range to higher altitudes, a study commissioned by ...
The Struggle for Taiwan by Sulmaan Wasif Khan review – dire straits
How superpower rivalry and diplomatic failures have turned the island into a the world’s riskiest flashpoint
U.S. and Philippine Forces Defend Island Chain Near Taiwan in Balikatan 2024 Exercise
U.S. and Philippine forces tested their ability to secure a strategic island group only 125 miles away from Taiwan during Balikatan 2024. A combined Marine Corps and Army force, composed of a company from the Littoral Combat Team of the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment and elements from the 25th Infantry Division and the Philippines’ 4th ...
Taiwan Detects Dozens Of Chinese Warplanes, Ships
Taiwanese defence and coast guard officials said on Thursday dozens of Chinese warplanes and ships had been detected around the island, less than two weeks before self-ruled Taiwan's inauguration for a new president. China claims Taiwan as part of its ...