China has filed a formal protest with Japan over the presence of the Taiwanese vice president at a memorial for assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ... ( read original story ...)
Who is going to pay for my Taipei layover nightmare?
I was meant to catch a flight from London to Bangkok via Taipei in Taiwan. As I was on my way to the airport I received a phone call from the airline to say I would be unable to fly as my layover was ... ( read original story ...)
Executives seek briefings on Taiwan war risk
Company executives are increasingly concerned about the possibility of war over Taiwan, according to consultants who have seen a sharp rise in demand for briefings following the invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to resume street evacuation drills for annual air-raid exercise
Russia's Ukraine invasion has renewed discussion on how best Taiwan should react if China attacks. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China Is Stealing Taiwan’s Sand
Argument: China Is Stealing Taiwan’s Sand China Is Stealing Taiwan’s Sand... | View Comments () NEW FOR SUBSCRIBERS: Click + to receive email alerts for new stories written by Elisabeth Braw Elisabeth ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s focus on Europe over China puts Taiwan in danger
President Biden should be preparing for China's invasion of Taiwan, not shifting U.S. forces to Europe, which has come together as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Catholics and relations with the Holy See
A conference was held today in Rome marking the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Holy See. “Historical circumstances have forced Taiwan and the ... ( read original story ...)
Defiant Taiwanese ready if China invades, say there’s only one possible response
Fox News Digital spoke to ordinary Taiwanese citizens in the capital city of Taipei about the threat of a Chinese invasion against the island nation. ( read original story ...)
Navy officials say Pacific exercise is not aimed at China, but it zeroes in on defending Taiwan
The Navy makes clear RIMPAC is never aimed at any specific country. But RIMPAC 2022 focuses on all the same skillsets that would be useful if China were to attack Taiwan, the head of the Pacific Fleet ... ( read original story ...)
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi warns of ‘ferocious storms’ if one-China policy is abandoned by US and Taipei
The Chinese foreign minister accused the US of ‘playing the Taiwan card to disrupt and contain China’s development’. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan vice president makes rare Japan visit to pay respects to Abe
Vice President William Lai became Taiwan's most senior official to visit Japan in five decades as he made a private trip to Tokyo to pay his respects on Monday following the recent killing of former ... ( read original story ...)
Amid China tensions, Taiwan VP visits Japan to mourn Abe in highest-ranking diplomatic trip in 50 years
Shinzo Abe who was a strong critic of China was dubbed 'the most Taiwan-friendly Japanese prime minister' by Taiwanese media. China claims sovereignty over self-ruled Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Tsai suspected of violating regional law by flying flags at half-staff to honor Abe
After Taiwan's regional leader Tsai Ing-wen asked for the region's flags on public buildings and schools to be flown at half-mast for half a day on Monday to honor Japan's assassinated former leader ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan vice president makes rare Japan visit to pay respects to Abe – official media
Taiwan Vice President William Lai became the most senior Taiwan official to visit Japan in five decades by travelling to Tokyo on Monday to offer condolences after the killing of former Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
China’s More Than Doubled The Number Of Combat Jets Flying Near Taiwan: What Made It Possible?
Military experts said the development of aerial refueling planes, like the Y-20s, has helped the PLA fly more combat jets. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pays tribute to Japan ex-PM Abe, Tsai offers condolences
Taiwan paid tribute on Monday to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot dead last week while campaigning for a parl ... ( read original story ...)