Fears that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would spur China to take a similar approach to Taiwan do not appear to be playing out, at least not yet, according to the top U.S. intelligence official. ( read original story ...)
US-Taiwan trade talks rankle mainland China as ‘inevitable’ deal seen pulling island into US orbit
Taiwan's president heralded trade talks with United States this week as 'golden opportunity' to boost economy But some economists say that reducing the self-ruled island's exposure to mainland China ... ( read original story ...)
The US military is the only thing stopping China from swallowing Taiwan whole
As China steps up its rhetoric against Taiwan, lessons must be learned from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. By Ben Zachariah | Published Jun 30, 2022 9:30 AM Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision ... ( read original story ...)
How US could lose war with China in a WEEK as every ‘simulation’ shows it being crushed over Taiwan
AMERICA faces defeat by China in a war over Taiwan in just a week and needs to “urgently” up its preparations, a leading expert has said. The chilling warning from Oriana Skyler Mastro, an ... ( read original story ...)
Learn Ukraine Lessons and Apply Them to Taiwan, Says UK Foreign Minister
The West must learn from its mistakes in failing to deter Russia's invasion of Ukraine and apply those lessons to Taiwan to "protect peace and stability in the Taiwan strait", British foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
US Believes China Still Hoping to Take Taiwan Without Force
Chinese President Xi Jinping “continues to prefer doing that peacefully” even as he prepares to launch a potential invasion, top US intelligence official says ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan harnesses smart agriculture to promote digital equality for farmers
Leading Taiwanese companies have harnessed advanced technologies to promote digital equality for farmers as part of the Industrial Development Bureau's (IDB) Smart City Taiwan project. Across Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)
Majority of Australians Would Back U.S. in War With China Over Taiwan: Poll
The Lowy Institute's annual survey found two-thirds of Australians were concerned about a U.S.-China war over Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
West must stand up to China over Taiwan threat, says Truss
Liz Truss called China an “aggressor” as she urged the West to stand up to Bejiing to prevent an invasion of Taiwan.The foreign secretary said she feared that ... ( read original story ...)
Verbal spat between Taipei and Manila over Itu Aba in South China Sea
Both countries claim the islet, which is part of the Spratly Islands, but is manned by Taiwan Coast Guard personnel. Naval drills by Taiwan sparked the row. China is not alone in occupying disputed ar ... ( read original story ...)
Senior Taiwan security official contracts COVID
A senior Taiwanese security official has contracted COVID-19 but has only light symptoms and has not had recent contact with President Tsai Ing-wen, the presidential office said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan rebuffs Philippines complaint about S.China Sea live fire drills
Taiwan on Wednesday rebuffed a complaint from the Philippines about live fire drills around a Taiwan-controlled island deep in the South China Sea, saying it had the right to do so and always gives ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese invasion of Taiwan ‘would be catastrophic miscalculation’
Trade should be directed at countries who can be trusted, says British foreign secretary Liz Truss ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to receive first doses of Novavax COVID vaccine this week
Taiwan will take delivery of its first doses of the Novavax Inc COVID-19 vaccine this week, received under the COVAX sharing scheme, the government said on Wednesday. Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan c.bank says it is working on digital currency, unclear on timetable
Taiwan's central bank is still working on its digital currency and while it's unclear when the scheme could roll out to the public it will push ahead with it, governor Yang Chin-long said on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment Backing Development Programs in Australia, Taiwan
Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment is adding firepower to two industry and talent development programs in the Asia Pacific region. One is the third edition of the Impact Australia ... ( read original story ...)