U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will discuss Taiwan security during bilateral meetings with the leaders of Japan and South Korea when she visits the region next week, a senior administration ... ( read original story ...)
US bank CEOs say they could exit China if it ever attacks Taiwan
Leaders of America's biggest banks say they would follow any US directive on pulling business from China if Taiwan is ever attacked by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
China blockade would be act of war, Taiwan would not surrender, official says
A Chinese blockade of Taiwan or the seizure of an offshore island would be considered an act of war and Taiwan would not surrender, a senior Taiwanese security official told Reuters using unusually ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Commits US to War for Taiwan
If China invades Taiwan to unify it with the mainland, the United States will go to war to defend Taiwan and send U.S. troops to fight the invaders. That ... ( read original story ...)
Why the Obvious Geopolitics of the Taiwan Policy Act of 2022 Matter
The bill is more about opposition to China than support for Taiwan, and is part of the broader securitization of Washington’s Taiwan policy. ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm announces new innovation center and 5G education initiative in Southern Taiwan
Qualcomm announced on September 21 to establish the Qualcomm Innovation Center, Southern Taiwan located at Kaohsiung's Yawan 5G AIOT Innovation Park to support local industries and startups, as well ... ( read original story ...)
Candidates in Taichung outline agendas for city
yesterday listens to a Tourism Bureau official explain improvement plans for the city’s Guguan hot springs area. Photo: CNA Lu opened the Taichung Cup Street Dance Competition yesterday afternoon, a ... ( read original story ...)
China Welcomes Biden’s UN Speech After Pledge to Defend Taiwan
Joe Biden made direct references to China and Taiwan at the U.N. for the first time in his presidency and said, "We do not seek a Cold War" with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stance ‘Unchanged’ After Biden Taiwan Pledge But Wary Over Ukraine
"We must be prepared for the emergence of an entity that tramples on peace and the security of countries by force," Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio warned. ( read original story ...)
Nikki Haley slams Biden’s ’embarrassing’ Taiwan pivot: ‘Don’t throw your cards out on the table’
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley warned against Biden's pivot on Taiwan foreign policy, saying it is often good to be 'unpredictable' on the world stage. ( read original story ...)
Video does not show Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper swaying during quake in September 2022
After a powerful earthquake jolted Taiwan on September 18, a video that appeared to show the Taipei 101 skyscraper swaying dramatically racked up tens of thousands of views in posts claiming it showed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Rebuffs China’s Takeover Plan as Xi Jinping Eyes Third Term
Taipei rebuffed China's future plans for Taiwan as "wishful thinking" on Wednesday after Chinese Communist Party officials held a press conference to review 10 years of Xi Jinping 's policy toward the ... ( read original story ...)
No More ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ on Taiwan
Joe Biden has moved closer to providing Taipei with a security guarantee. That makes sense given China’s aggressive behavior. ( read original story ...)
China Clamps Down on Civilian Drones Near Taiwan’s Islands
A Chinese city near Taiwan's front-line forces restricted the use of commercial drones this week in a move likely to reduce the risk of an accidental clash amid heightened tensions. Authorities in ... ( read original story ...)
Misleading posts recirculate old Taiwan earthquake photos as recent
After a series of earthquakes rattled Taiwan's sparsely populated southeastern region in September, photos of toppled buildings were shared thousands of times on Facebook alongside the claim they show ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. lawmakers pile pressure on big banks over China ties, Taiwan
Top U.S. bankers came under pressure from lawmakers on Wednesday to take a tougher stance on doing business with China amid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan's sovereignty ... ( read original story ...)