The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan this spring despite threats from China. As House Republicans take an active role addressing Beijing, which sees ...
Taiwan officially recognizes same-sex marriages of transnational couples
Taiwanese authorities have officially moved to allow transnational same-sex couples to register their marriages. Announcing the historic decision on Thursday, Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior stated that the previous practice that excluded such couples was discriminatory and contradicted the very law the same-sex marriage provision was based on.
What the US Gets Wrong About Taiwan and Deterrence
Rather than preventing a war with China over Taiwan, a policy centered on military deterrence could spark one.
Senator Questions If Allies Would Aid Taiwan in Potential Chinese Invasion
A senior Republican on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence questioned several allies’ willingness to come to Taiwan’s aid if China invaded the island. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Monday at the American Enterprise Institute that debating if the United States should drop its strategic ambiguity stance if the island democracy was attacked is a
Pentagon preparing for Speaker McCarthy to visit Taiwan
The U.S. military is drafting plans to ensure House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's safety on a trip to Taiwan later this year, his first major foreign trip as speaker.
Did Netaji Really Die In Taipei Crash?
In 1945 at the Songshan Airport in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, this airport was known as the Matsuyama Airfield, which was under the occupation of the Japanese, and on 18th August 1945, an aircraft ...
A happy Spring Festival with pandas in Taipei
The family drove from Taichung in the central part of the island to Taipei to visit the pandas. "Although traffic was a bit heavy, my children were very excited and all the way they were discussing ...
Mystery of Subhas Chandra Bose’s death: Did Netaji really die in Taipei plane crash?
The government of India believes Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose 'disappeared' on August 18, 1945. This is because the freedom fighter's fate continues to be among India's single biggest unresolved ...
Taipei’s Xizhi – Donghu metro project approved
TAIWAN: The cabinet has backed plans to build the Xizhi - Donghu metro line in Taipei, with Premier Su Tseng-chang approving an initial budget of NT$27·9bn for design and construction. The total cost ...
Giant panda ‘Yuanbao’ in Taipei Zoo
"Yuanbao," the second daughter of "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan," the panda pair from the Chinese mainland, lying on bamboos in Taipei Zoo in Taipei, Southeast China's Taiwan. [Photo/Xinhua] Copyright 1995 ...
In pics: giant panda “Yuanbao” in Taipei Zoo
"Yuanbao," the second daughter of "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan," the panda pair from the Chinese mainland, playing in Taipei Zoo in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan. (Xinhua) ...
Chinese military vessels and aircraft approach Taiwan space again, defense ministry says
Chinese military aircraft and vessels approached Taiwanese waters, continuing the People's Liberation Army's almost routine presence in the area.
China “no longer comfortable” with status quo on Taiwan, says US State Secy Blinken
Renewing alarm over Beijing's intentions over Taipei, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (local time) said that China is 'no longer comfortable' with status quo on Taiwan, reported Taiwan ...
Massacre in Taiwan may be ideal for US decision-makers
The thought of the bloodshed brought on by a United States-China conflict over Taiwan would make the majority of sensible people cringe. The horrific ...
One of the most influential ambassadors in Washington, D.C., isn’t one
She is among the most influential foreign ambassadors in Washington, but she’s technically not an ambassador. She works from a grand estate but cannot live there.
Happy new year
A woman takes pictures of festive lanterns at a department store in Taipei yesterday, the second day of the 10-day Lunar New Year holiday. The Year of the Rabbit begins today. Comments will be ...