Beijing is further tightening its fist around Taiwan – insisting that international law does not apply to the Taiwan Strait. ( read original story ...)
US Rejects China’s Claims Over Taiwan Strait as Concerns Grow
Biden administration officials have decided to reject a vague new assertion by China that the Taiwan Strait is not “international waters” and are increasingly concerned the stance could result in more ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC plans more 3nm chip factories in big Taiwan production push
TSMC is further increasing its footprint in Taiwan by building four more facilities valued at $10 billion apiece in its production hub in Tainan, intended for the manufacture of 3-nanometer chips. ( read original story ...)
China Warns U.S. Against ‘Dangerous’ Taiwan Policy Overhaul
The Taiwan Policy Act of 2022 aims to strengthen U.S. ties with Taiwan and help the country protect itself against any potential aggression from China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan unveils its latest home-grown armored fighting vehicle amid growing tensions with China
Taiwan has shown off its fleet of CM-34 Clouded Leopard fighting vehicles manufactured in Nantou County, amid mounting tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Insurers in Taiwan Pay the Price for Misjudging Covid Risks
Insurers in Taiwan thought they hit the jackpot last year by selling millions of Covid-19 policies that promised payouts to people who contracted the virus, but now they are facing a flood of claims. ( read original story ...)
Suspect confesses to killing Thai couple in Taiwan
Murder suspect Santi Supa-apiradeepailin has reversed his statement and confessed to colluding with two other Thais to kill a Thai couple in Taiwan over a drug business conflict. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Forces Host Qatar To Alter FIFA World Cup App That Listed Taiwan As Part Of China
Qatar rectified an online application form that showed Taiwanese attendees as being from China after Taipei lodged a formal protest against the listing. ( read original story ...)
US-Taiwan Policy Overhaul Sought by Senators in New Legislation
Two leading US senators on the Foreign Relations Committee are seeking an overhaul of Taiwan policy, saying they want to deter any possible invasion of the island by China after witnessing Russia’s ... ( read original story ...)
Disclosed money paid to U.S. by Taiwan authorities only “tip of the iceberg”: Chinese FM spokesperson
BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Friday said disclosed money paid to the United States by the Taiwan authorities is only "tip of the iceberg." Spokesperson Wang ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers introduce ‘comprehensive legislation’ to overhaul U.S.-Taiwan policy
A pair of prominent senators on Friday introduced legislation to overhaul U.S. policy toward Taiwan, including $4.5 billion to promote security while deterring aggression from China, which claims the ... ( read original story ...)
Senators propose ‘major non-NATO’ alliance with Taiwan to deter China
Taiwan would receive ally status with the United States under a new plan to upgrade the island’s military before a potential attack from China. ( read original story ...)
Menendez, Graham propose overhaul of US policy toward Taiwan
Senate lawmakers on Friday introduced bipartisan legislation to overhaul U.S. policy toward Taiwan, defining key American commitments to the democratic island’s defense against a Chinese military ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei cools tempers by cutting traffic light wait time for summer
More than 770 crossings will have countdowns shorted by up to a minute and a half ... ( read original story ...)
US Senators’ Taiwan bill to ‘restructure’ relations with Taipei
Republican and Democrat duo introduce draft legislation which includes proposed changes to Washington’s long-standing policy. ( read original story ...)
Taipei cools tempers by cutting traffic waiting times for the summer
More than 770 crossings will have countdowns shorted by up to a minute and a half Authorities in Taipei have shortened waiting times at traffic lights for the summer, fearing that pedestrians could ... ( read original story ...)