In one way or another, contemporary Taiwan has been a matter of significance to the U.S. government for the last 70 years. ( read original story ...)
U.S.-Taiwan trade talks could outpace Indo-Pacific effort -USTR official
New U.S. trade negotiations with Taiwan could move more quickly than broader talks with 12 Indo-Pacific countries given strong interest in Taipei and Washington in deepening economic ties, Deputy U.S. ( read original story ...)
U.S. updates fact sheet, again, says does not support Taiwan independence
The U.S. State Department has updated its fact sheet on Taiwan again, to reinstate a line about not supporting formal independence for the Chinese-claimed, democratically-governed island. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is moving away from ‘zero-covid.’ That’s harder than it seems.
Taiwan recently began to shift its pandemic approach. While China is doubling down on zero-covid policies, Taiwan has now decided to adopt a “living with the virus” mentality. After more than two ... ( read original story ...)
Doyle McManus: To deter China on Taiwan, Biden needs to reassure
Last week, in an unscripted moment, President Joe Biden warned bluntly that if China invades Taiwan, the United States will come to the island's defense. ( read original story ...)
Could China Use Nuclear Weapons in War Over Taiwan?
China has publicly declared a policy of "no first use," but the Pentagon notes some ambiguity surrounding when it might not apply. ( read original story ...)
China ‘firmly’ opposes U.S.-Taiwan trade initiative
China "firmly" opposes the launch of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, adding that the Chinese government opposed any form of official contact ... ( read original story ...)
South China Sea: China says it conducted ‘readiness patrol’ around Taiwan in response to its ‘collusion’ with US
Tensions have flared surrounding Taiwan between the US and China in recent days. Beijing said it conducted a readiness patrol around the island in a show of force as a response to the so-called ... ( read original story ...)
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ brings back the Taiwan flag after controversy
Maverick" is now showing Taiwan's official flag after an outcry, putting its release in mainland China in jeopardy. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan National Police to Bolster Emergency Response with Advanced Communications System from Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) will upgrade the Taiwan National Police Agency to a new, nationwide mission-critical communications network. ( read original story ...)
Is Biden Bringing ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ on Taiwan to an End?
Despite his recent gaffes about U.S. policy toward Taiwan, Biden’s caution and conservatism are likely to carry the day. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s opposition tries to claw back America’s trust
Taiwan’s struggling opposition party will make an all-out effort this week to convince Washington that the Kuomintang, once a US wartime ally when its erstwhile leader Chiang Ka ... ( read original story ...)
Will U.S. Defend Taiwan if China Invades? Experts Weigh In
In the mid-1990s, already over a decade after Washington and Beijing had established formal diplomatic relations, it was the U.S. Navy that deterred the People's Liberation Army f ... ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan to launch trade talks after Biden excludes island from Indo-Pacific group
The U.S. will engage in trade talks with Taiwan to seal a free trade deal with the island country following President Joe Biden's Pacific Economic Framework. ( read original story ...)
China Carries Out ‘Readiness Patrol’ Near Taiwan As Taipei Touts Growing Cooperation With Washington
China’s military on Wednesday said it had carried out “multi-service joint combat readiness patrols” near Taiwan while officials in Taipei made an effort to highlight their growing security ties with ... ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan unveil new trade initiative after Taiwan was excluded from US Indo-Pacific economic initiative
After being excluded from the US Indo-Pacific economic initiative that President Joe Biden formally unveiled in Asia last week, US officials are negotiating with Taiwan to develop a new trade ... ( read original story ...)