We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Taiwan news every morning. After greeting Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen with military honours, Guatemala’s president Alejandro Giammattei praised the “historic bond of brotherhood and democratic values” between the countries.
The Taiwan Play: Given Beijing’s aggression, Ma’s visit to China was fruitless. Taipei needs to be defended as a champion of democracy
In somewhat of an odd spectacle, Taiwan’s former president Ma Ying-jeou was visiting China this week even as Taiwan’s current President Tsai Ing-wen was being feted in the US on her way to Central ...
As tensions rise in South China Seas can a new deal save Taiwan?
When two old allies oversee their largest ever joint military exercises in southeast Asia this month they will not have a declared enemy — but the foe is unmist
Taiwan’s president seeks to strengthen relations with allies in Central America visit
As Taiwan’s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island’s remaining allies during a trip ...
Ten Chinese aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line, island’s defence ministry says
Taiwan sends aircraft to warn away nine Chinese fighter jets and one drone that breached unofficial barrier between two sides
Taiwan says 10 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
Ten Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, normally an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday, as Beijing continues its military activities near the island.
China-Taiwan tension is soaring and the U.S. is directly involved. Here’s what to know.
The U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself from aggression, and analysts believe Beijing may be preparing for aggression.
Taiwan scrambles jets, ships after ‘irrational actions’ by Chinese military
Taiwan’s defense ministry said Friday that it had to scramble jets and ships to respond to "irrational actions" by nine Chinese aircraft that crossed over the Taiwan Strait’s median line during combat ...
What Two Taiwan Trips Mean for Fate of Most Dangerous U.S.-China Issue
With tensions surrounding the divided strait that lies between mainland China and Taiwan, two top rival figures from the politically contested island set out on separate trips to visit the leading ...
China stages combat patrols after warning Taiwan about U.S. speaker meeting
Nine Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line on Friday carrying out combat readiness patrols, Taiwan's defence ministry said, days after Beijing threatened retaliation if President ...
Best way to avoid war is to make ourselves stronger, says Taiwan president during New York stopover
Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen emphasised the island nation’s perseverance in the face of China's growing aggression during her stopover in New York on Thursday. At a closed-door event hosted by the ...
Taipei’s EVA Air Orders Five Additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
The financial terms were not disclosed. Taipei-based airline EVA Air's subsequent investment in the 787 will allow the airline to reduce carbon emissions while also growing its fleet sustainably. The ...
Nearly half of Americans see Beijing-Taipei tensions as serious problem for US, poll finds
Some 3,576 adults in the US were asked their opinions via online surveys. For those who saw Taiwan favourably, more than half saw the Beijing-Taipei tensions as a very serious problem for the US. That ...
Taiwan says US officials have visited to discuss concerns about chip subsidies
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States has sent officials to Taiwan to listen to concerns in the chip industry about the criteria for new U.S. semiconductor subsidies, Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Friday. The criteria are worrying companies ...
Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit
As Taiwan’s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island’s remaining allies during ...
Kyiv And Taiwanese Taipei Agree On Cooperation Between Cities
Kyiv and the capital of Taiwan, Taipei, agreed on cooperation between the cities. This is stated in the message of the Kyiv City State Administration, ...