There is a real danger that the actions the United States is taking in an effort to signal support for Taiwan will actually spur a conflict over Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Laguna Woods shooting highlights growing tensions between Taiwan and China
The suspect in the shooting at a Laguna Woods church is believed to have been driven in part by the political belief that Taiwan is a part of China. ( read original story ...)
China Cautions U.S. Over Cost of ‘Bad Faith’ Policy on Taiwan
The Chinese Foreign Ministry balked at recent comments by a senior U.S. Navy official who highlighted the importance of arming Taiwan with the right weapons. ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s new Performing Arts Centre is finally finished, late and over budget, but, as architect Rem Koolhaas said, ‘well worth it’
The building was inspired by a hotpot, took 10 years to build instead of three, and cost almost twice the expected budget, but officially opens in August with a stunning line-up for its first season. ( read original story ...)
HS Prannoy: ‘After loss to Chinese Taipei in Thomas Cup, we decided that it was now or never for us’
HS Prannoy, ranked 23 in the world, initially did not fit in the scheme of things as BAI (Badminton Association of India) had announced that only players in the top 15 world rankings will be selected ... ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: What’s behind difficult Taiwan-China relations?
U.S. authorities say the gunman behind an attack on a church in southern California in which one person was killed and five injured was motivated by a hatred for Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
HS Prannoy Interview: ‘After the Loss to Chinese Taipei, We Decided That it was Now or Never for Us’
As the majority of the Thomas Cup 2022 winning contingent returned to India, HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth have stayed back in Thailand to play the Thailand Open, starting from Wednesday. One of the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stunned after deadly shooting at Taiwanese-American church
A fatal shooting at a Taiwanese-American church in southern California, which authorities said was motivated by the gunman’s hatred for Taiwan, has left residents of the self-governed island stunned. ( read original story ...)
US business groups criticise Biden’s Taiwan arms sales policy
US business groups on Tuesday (May 17) criticised the Biden administration's Taiwan arms sales policy, arguing in a public letter that it was too restrictive and failed to address challenges posed by ... ( read original story ...)
US Military Chief Says Taiwan Must Strengthen Its Defenses
Taiwan must gird itself against potential Chinese aggression through military deterrence that includes acquiring the right weapons and proper training, the top US naval officer said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
US Strongly Advocates for Taiwan to Regain WHO Status
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health threats, Taiwan's isolation from the WHO is 'unwarranted,' US State Department says ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Business Groups Criticize Biden’s Taiwan Arms Sales Policy
But the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan and the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council said in the letter addressed on May 16 to senior officials across the U.S. government that unde ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. calls for Taiwan’s inclusion at upcoming WHO assembly
Taiwan should be allowed to attend a World Health Organization assembly next week, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, arguing the democratically governed island's exclusion at China's behest ... ( read original story ...)
$600 million gas plant planned to support Phoenix semiconductor manufacturing facility
The company said it signed a long-term deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to supply industrial gases to the facility. #LIN #phoenix ... ( read original story ...)
Safeguard Defenders opens Taipei office, Asia’s first
Safeguard Defenders has set up an office in Taipei, its first in Asia, the Spain-based human rights organization said yesterday. “Taiwan was an obvious choice because of its open society and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn plans to build chip facility in Malaysia amid EV push
Key iPhone assembler Foxconn plans to build a chip production facility in Malaysia with a local partner to capture booming demand for semiconductors used in electric vehicles. Taiwan's Foxconn signed ... ( read original story ...)