Sen. Tammy Duckworth with a U.S. delegation has arrived in Taiwan for an unannounced visit amid growing tensions centered around the island between the United States and China. ( read original story ...)
Commemorative contention: The Taipei National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine and the politics of death
This article addresses the Taipei National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine (Guomin geming zhonglie ci) as a site of contention over national sovereignty and belonging. The shrine originated in Sun ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles jets after China makes largest incursion into air defence zone since January
China has almost doubled its incursions this year, as it attempts to keep island under pressure ... ( read original story ...)
China sends 30 warplanes into Taiwan air defence zone
Taiwan says it deployed fighter jets to warn off 30 warplanes sent by China into its air defence zone. The incident on Monday marked the biggest incursion since January. It came days after US ... ( read original story ...)
Tsai says U.S. National Guard planning ‘cooperation’ with Taiwan military
The United States is planning on "cooperation" between its National Guard and Taiwan's military, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, deepening security ties in the face of what Taipei's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan air force suspends training after second fatal jet accident in 2022
TAIPEI - Taiwan’s air force suspended flight training of new pilots on Tuesday (May 31) after a jet trainer crashed killing its pilot, the defence ministry said, the second fatal accident the air ... ( read original story ...)
China makes second largest Taiwan defence zone incursion this year
China has made the second largest incursion into Taiwan's air defence zone this year with Taipei reporting 30 jets entering the area, including more than 20 fighters. ( read original story ...)
China threatens to downgrade ties with Israel after newspaper publishes Taiwan interview
China is threatening to downgrade relations with Israel after a newspaper published an interview with Taiwan's foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
Duckworth pays three-day visit to Taiwan amid China tension
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) landed in Taipei on Monday for a three-day visit to meet top officials about issues affecting the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. The Taiwan Foreign Ministry revealed the ... ( read original story ...)
Two Valley construction projects among largest in the nation
More than 300 total firms are evaluating the #Phoenix region, and 45 of them are suppliers for semiconductors, an economic development official said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles fighter jets to ward off Chinese aircrafts in air defence zone
The foray of Chinese aircraft into Taiwanese airspace marked the latest uptick in tensions, following two years of Taiwan complaining of repeated missions by China’s air force near the democratically ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Jets Scramble as China Air Force Enters Air Defense Zone
The latest Chinese mission included 22 fighters, as well as electronic warfare, early warning and antisubmarine aircraft, the Taiwan ministry said. ( read original story ...)
30 Chinese military jets enter Taiwan air defense zone
Taiwan on Monday reported largest military operations since Jan. by China air force in its air defense zone, with island's defense ministry saying Taiwanese fighters scrambled to warn away 30 aircraft ... ( read original story ...)
US congressional delegation makes surprise visit to Taiwan
A US delegation led by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, arrived in Taipei on Monday in a previously unannounced visit, Taiwan's foreign ministry said. The delegation will meet with Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports largest air incursion by China since January
Taiwan has complained for the past two years or so of repeated missions by China’s air force near it. (AP pic) TAIPEI: Taiwan today reported the largest incursion since January by China’s air force in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports incursion by Chinese jets in its air defence zone
Taiwan on Monday reported the largest incursion since January by China’s air force in its air defence zone, with the island’s defence ministry saying Taiwanese fighters scrambled to warn away 30 ... ( read original story ...)