told reporters after leading a new year’s prayer at the company’s headquarters in New Taipei City’s Tucheng District (土城). Major challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine ...
New US Marine units are taking position on ‘key terrain’ around Taiwan as tensions rise with China
In the years ahead, US Marine Corps units designed for fighting around islands will spend more time training with Japanese and Philippine forces.
Czech parliament chief assures Taiwan of her support after outcry in China
Czech lower house of parliament speaker Marketa Pekarova Adamova on Wednesday assured Taiwan of her country's support for partner states who respect human rights and liberal democracy, ahead of a visit to Taipei planned for March.
Czech Parliament Speaker to Visit Taiwan Amid Row With China
The speaker of Czech parliament said she will visit Taiwan, a day after China lashed out at the nation’s president elect for saying he favored a stronger partnership with Taiwan.
Dozens of Chinese military planes, vessels detected in Taiwan waters and airspace
The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan said 34 Chinese military aircraft and nine naval vessels were detected near the island nation around 3 a.m. "Armed Forces have monitored ...
China warns: stop meddling in Taiwan
The former head of the US military’s Indo-Pacific Command – known for his stark assessment that China may attack Taiwan by 2027 – has flown into Taipei to meet President Tsai Ing-wen and her top ...
Taipei 2023: The World and Readers Return to Taiwan
The week-long Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) opened with a strong showing of global exhibitors, while readers too returned, eager for history and self-help titles.
China scoffs at new Czech president’s phone call with Taiwan
China on Tuesday accused Czech President-elect Petr Pavel of challenging its hard line on national sovereignty by affirming ties with self-ruled Taiwan in a phone with the island’s leader. The call on ...
Why We Believe the U.S. Still Has the Upper Hand in War Over Taiwan | Opinion
Recently conducted simulations of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan give rise to cautious optimism about one of the most challenging scenarios. They show that although such a war would be costly to all ...
Pentagon must ditch ‘woke,’ focus on readiness to deter China from taking Taiwan: top Republican says
House Subcommittee on Readiness Chairman Mike Waltz says China will soon try to invade Taiwan and also says the DOD needs to move away from "woke" policies.
Taiwan Dec export orders fall for 4th month, uncertainty darkens outlook
Taiwan's export orders contracted for a fourth straight month in December, hit by slumping Chinese demand and weaker global consumer spending due to inflation and interest rate hikes. The island's export orders,
Taiwan Export Orders Fall in 2022 for First Time in Three Years
Taiwan’s export orders fell last year for the first time since 2019, with a steep decline in December that suggests more concern ahead for the trade-dependent economy in 2023.
Taiwan’s Decision To Ban Crabs From China Causes Concern About Chinese Food’s Ill Effects
Taiwan's latest decision to ban imports of crabs from China due to the presence of the hazardous chemical Dioxin, has
Taiwan sees 15-year high inbound investment in 2022
The Taiwanese government approved 2,566 investment projects proposed by foreign (excluding China-based) and overseas Chinese enterprises in 2022, with the total investment of US$13.303 billion hiking ...
China urges Kevin McCarthy to avoid repeating Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan
China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, urged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avoid visiting Taiwan as his predecessor, Nancy Pelosi, did last year.
China urges McCarthy not to visit Taiwan
China is warning House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) against visiting Taiwan after reports that the GOP leader is planning a trip later this year to the island, which is a flashpoint in the rising tensions between Beijing and Washington.