China has destroyed a tacit agreement on military movements in the Taiwan Strait by crossing an unofficial "median line" running down the waterway, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says will protect its firms’ interests at U.S.-led ‘Chip 4’ group
Taiwan will use the new U.S.-led "Chip 4" group to safeguard the interests of Taiwanese companies and to ensure supply chain resilience, a deputy minister said on Wednesday, though he added that the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is looking for a way to defend its leaders from ‘decapitation’ as China’s military veers closer to the island
The problem with preparing for a decapitation strike is that there is a thin line between prudence and paranoia. ( read original story ...)
Bowing to Putin’s ‘nuclear blackmail’ would lead China to invade Taiwan: ex-NATO chief
Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, an ex-prime minister of Denmark, joined "America Reports" on Fox News Channel on Tuesday afternoon. ( read original story ...)
Pets found at Taipei Zoo
The Taipei Zoo on Monday warned visitors against abandoning unwanted pets on its grounds, following a string of incidents that it said risked exposing its animals to infectious diseases. Bringing pets ... ( read original story ...)
China Won’t Have Element of Surprise in Taiwan Invasion—ex-CIA Analyst
There would be no "strategic surprise" if China decided to invade Taiwan in the future, with nationwide mobilization efforts likely to be noticed several months to a year in advance, veteran CIA ... ( read original story ...)
Visitors warned against abandoning pets at Taipei Zoo
Central news agency (CNA) reported the zoo said in a press release that according to its rules, bringing pets or other animals into the zoo, let alone abandoning them there, is strictly prohibited, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s military recruitment pool shrinking due to low birthrate
Number of new conscripts at lowest level in a decade as country tries to build defences amid threat of Chinese invasion ... ( read original story ...)
China trying to establish ‘new normal’ of heightened Taiwan military activity, says US defence chief
In an interview with CNN on Monday, he said the US was committed to “helping Taiwan develop the capability to defend itself,” taking a subdued approach compared to president Joe Biden ’s repeated ... ( read original story ...)
Getting hammered
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
The U.S. Has a Microchip Problem. Safeguarding Taiwan Is the Solution.
A Chinese attack on the island would imperil the world’s supply of semiconductor components. Here’s how to offset that threat. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan launches English language TV channel to give it more international punch
Taiwan launched its first English-language news, lifestyle and entertainment television channel on Monday to give it a bigger voice internationally at a time China when is squeezing the island's ... ( read original story ...)
Path uncertain for US-Taiwan free trade deal despite Hill support
The U.S. Trade Representative is taking the lead in trade talks with Taiwan, with the first round expected to take place this fall. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks deeper ties with Germany to counter authoritarianism
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday sought to deepen relations with Germany in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and Chinese pressure on the democratic self-ruled island. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin vows US will help Taiwan defend itself if Beijing invades
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin tells CNN he sees ‘no imminent threat’ of invasion but increased military activity in Taiwan Strait shows Beijing seeks to establish ‘a new normal’. ( read original story ...)
US defense chief vows to help Taiwan defend itself
The United States will help Taiwan "develop the capability to defend itself" from a Chinese invasion, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Sunday, stopping short of President Joe Biden's vow to send ... ( read original story ...)