China's famous 'Panda diplomacy' faces a test -- after a bear in Taiwan came down with a life-threatening brain lesion. ( read original story ...)
Paraguay asks Taiwan to invest $1bn to remain allies
Paraguay’s president says money will ensure Asunción can resist pressure to switch its diplomatic ties to China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to end COVID-19 quarantine for arrivals, welcome back tourists
TAIPEI: Taiwan will end its mandatory COVID-19 quarantine for arrivals from Oct 13 and welcome tourists back, the government said on Thursday (Sep 29), completing a major step on its plan to reopen ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to End COVID Quarantine for Arrivals, Welcome Back Tourists
Taiwan had kept some of its entry and quarantine rules in place as large parts of the rest of Asia relaxed or lifted them completely, although in June it cut the number of days required in isolation ... ( read original story ...)
Trump warns World War 3 can be accidentally sparked over Ukraine, Taiwan conflict
Former President Trump warned the war in Ukraine can inadvertently lead to World War III and nuclear escalation during a Tuesday appearance on New York billionaire John Catsimatidis' 77 WABC radio ... ( read original story ...)
Paraguay calls for Taiwan to invest $1bn to remain allies
Paraguay’s president Mario Abdo Benítez has called on Taiwan to invest $1bn in his country to help him resist “enormous” pressure for it to switch diplomatic recognition to rival China. Most of Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan couple feeds all their wedding guests with $800 worth of Costco food
A Taiwanese couple’s outdoor wedding banquet that was supplied solely with Costco food has gone viral on social media. The bride posted photos of their wedding feast to Facebook group Costco好市多商品經驗老實說 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s military needs overhaul amid China threat, critics say
Defense analysts and former military officials in Taiwan say the island democracy is not prepared for a Chinese invasion. ( read original story ...)
Harris calls China’s behavior ‘disturbing’ and reiterates US support for Taiwan in speech
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday accused China of "undermining key elements of the international rules-based order" and called its behavior in the East China Sea, South China Sea and Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Biden pushes limits of Taiwan policy, despite Chinese outrage
President Biden is pushing the boundary of the United States stance on Taiwan in the face of China’s threats to retake the territory by force, despite efforts by senior advisers to soften the ... ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris Vows to Back Taiwan Against China’s Aggression
Kamala Harris took aim at China's disruptive actions in Asia and vowed to deepen U.S.-Taiwan ties in a speech in front of American sailors on Wednesday. "China is undermining key elements of the ... ( read original story ...)
VP Kamala Harris expresses support for Taiwan, torches China while addressing Navy sailors in Japan
During her trip to Asia, VP Harris took aim at China in a speech to U.S. Navy sailors in Japan. She condemned China for "undermining" order by intimidating and provoking Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
US will operate ‘undaunted, unafraid’ in Taiwan Strait: Harris
Washington will operate "undaunted and unafraid" throughout Asia, including the Taiwan Strait, US Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday as she addressed American troops in Japan. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to Continue Deepening Unofficial Ties With Taiwan, Harris Says
China is undermining key elements of the international rules-based order, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday, adding that Washington would continue to deepen its 'unofficial ties' ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. VP Harris to Push Against China’s Taiwan Policy in Japan Speech
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to take aim at China's actions toward Taiwan during a speech on Wednesday to American sailors serving in Japan. Harris' trip to Asia comes days after ... ( read original story ...)
Buttigieg backs Taiwan participation in UN civil aviation body
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called on Tuesday to allow Taiwan to participate in a U.N. body overseeing civil aviation, drawing criticism from the Chinese government. ( read original story ...)