The trip exposed tensions between the House Speaker and administration officials, who had warned of China’s potential response. Pelosi felt the trip was an important statement to make. ( read original story ...)
Intrusiveness of Taiwan Relations Act
After the United Nations recognized the People’s Republic of China (herein PRC), seating the PRC and removing the Republic of China (herein ROC), located on the island of Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
China-Taiwan standoff: Gaurav Sawant’s ground report from Taipei
As China-Taiwan tensions escalate, watch Gaurav Sawant's ground report from Taipei to catch all the latest updates from the island nation as its armed forces gear up to defend its borders in case of ... ( read original story ...)
Consequences of possible Taiwan trip by parliamentarians will be considered: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will ensure members of Parliament consider all the possible consequences of a proposed trip to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
HITCON hacking event starts in Taipei
The HITCON hacking congress is seeking to help companies and individuals learn survival skills in a virtual world where cyberwarfare and hacking attacks have become increasingly common, the ... ( read original story ...)
China must show it’s not an ‘agent of instability’ on Taiwan, US Ambassador to China says
China needs to convince the rest of the world it is not an "agent of instability" and will act peacefully in the Taiwan Strait, US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said in his first TV interview ... ( read original story ...)
Rep. Meeks on Taiwan visit: ‘Not going to allow Beijing’ to tell Congress what to do
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) on Friday said in an interview that he and the delegation that traveled to Taiwan with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) are “not going to allow Beijing” and Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei win Baseball5 Asia Cup as Japan and South Korea also reach World Cup
Chinese Taipei are the first-ever Baseball5 Asia Cup champions and have qualified for the World Cup along with Japan and South Korea. ( read original story ...)
Lithuania to open trade office in Taipei next month amid tensions with China
Amid heightened tensions with China, Lithuania plans to open a trade office in Taiwan next month in September. Lithuania has appointed Paulius Lukauskas, an adviser to Lithuanian Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
We’re Still Asking the Wrong Questions About War With China Over Taiwan
The priority is not who would win a war over Taiwan, but how to prevent one in the first place. Former Grenadian Environment Minister Simon Stiell is expected to push for reparations. A deadly mix ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks to free citizens lured to Cambodia by scammers
Taiwan is seeking to free more than 300 of its citizens who were lured to Cambodia by crime groups promising high wages for tech jobs, but then were forced to work in call centers scamming Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Why Pelosi’s Taipei visit triggered Beijing’s military
US politician's Taipei visit pushes Beijing to show off military strength, including of aviation assets, raising invasion fears. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Claims China’s Actions Will Not Deter Taipei From Hosting More Foreign Delegations
Hsiao Bi-Kim stated that they are "very concerned and worried" over China's "provocative and reckless" actions which she termed "extremely dangerous". ( read original story ...)
Taipei says it has not been updated on ‘Chip 4’ meeting
South Korean foreign minister Park Jin has said Seoul is expected to attend a preliminary meeting of the four which have major chip manufacturers, describing the gathering as US led. He did not ... ( read original story ...)
Lithuania trade office in Taipei to open next month
Lithuania plans to open a trade office in Taiwan next month and has appointed Paulius Lukauskas, an adviser to Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, to head the office, the Lithuanian Economy ... ( read original story ...)
‘New normal’ across the Taiwan Strait as China threat looms ever closer
China is attempting to establish a "new normal" across the Taiwan Strait, eroding self-ruled Taiwan's territorial control and increasing the threat of a strike with each military sortie, officials and ... ( read original story ...)