Diplomats gathered in Taipei in Friday for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Somaliland's new representative office.
Taiwan Eyes $200 Million Data Center for Lone South America Ally
Taiwan plans to help bring a $200 million data center to Paraguay, its lone ally in South America, in a rare investment aimed at shoring up the two partners’ diplomatic relationship that’s backed by Washington.
TSMC boss frets about shortages of talent, water in Taiwan
TAIPEI, June 12 (Reuters) - The head of Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Friday that what his company lacks most is talent, while also worrying about water shortages. Taiwan produces most of the advanced chips powering the AI revolution,
Taiwan minister warns Europe and US would be in a terrible situation if China attacks
Beijing continues to claim the democratic island as its own territory.
Japanese lawmakers rename Taiwan caucus to reflect closer ties
A group of Japanese lawmakers focused on relations with Taiwan has renamed itself the “Japan-Taiwan Diet Members' Consultative Council,” replacing its previous reference to the “Republic of China.”
Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, was angered after Japan and the Philippines said last month they would begin formal talks on their maritime boundaries.
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be ‘violated’, as China ends coast guard patrol
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, June 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan's maritime sovereignty cannot be "violated" by Chinese efforts to create a false impression of jurisdiction, the island's coast guard said after China ended a patrol off its eastern shores.
Taipei envoy sees US$14 billion arms package moving ahead under Trump
US president has yet to decide on the sale as Taipei presses its case and opposition KMT figures visit Washington.
Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided ‘reunification’ talk
Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term commitment to the island's defense.
Taiwan says it won’t tolerate Chinese patrols, vows expulsions
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, June 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan will not tolerate Chinese efforts to create a false impression of having jurisdiction over its waters, the island's coast guard said, vowing to "expel" any challengers after China ended a patrol off its eastern shores.
Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition party
Two leading House Republicans are meeting with Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader this week as she travels to Washington at a time when China is scrutinizing the Trump administration's posture toward the self-ruled island it views as its own.
Taiwan weighs tighter rules for AI chip exports to China
Taiwan is considering broader AI chip export controls on China, including possible criminal penalties for smuggling advanced Nvidia-based hardware.
US report outlines Taiwan’s defense ‘challenges’
Taiwan’s defense budget, military personnel numbers and resilience are challenges to its ability to meet national defense goals, the US Naval Institute said in a report published on Tuesday. In response to the perception of a growing military threat posed by China,
Taiwan test-fires U.S. rocket system toward Chinese mainland for the first time
Wednesday marked the first time it has fired the precision weapon on the west coast, in central Taiwan‘s Taichung.
Taiwan test-fires rockets in China’s direction from US-supplied mobile launching system
Taiwan’s military fired rockets in China’s direction from “shoot-and-scoot” mobile launchers on Wednesday in a demonstration of how it might try to repel a Chinese attack.
Taiwan Test-Fires U.S.-Supplied Missile Launcher Toward China
The island staged the first use of Himars on the Taiwan Strait as part of invasion-defense drills.