The United States expressed concerns about China's "provocative" activities across the Taiwan Strait, during talks between US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese counterpart Yang ... ( read original story ...)
China Planned Taiwan Invasion in Fall, Alleged Russian Intel Leak Claims
The claim contradicted Taiwan's own intelligence services, which said a move by Beijing wasn't likely in the near future. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine war upended China’s plan to invade Taiwan, alleged FSB whistleblower says
Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended Chinese President Xi Jinping's timetable to invade Taiwan, according to documents purportedly written by a Russian intelligence analyst in one of Moscow's security ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan live-fire drills on islet closest to mainland China underscore Ukraine worries
The drills on Dongyin come amid Taiwan’s raised alert level over fears that Beijing might choose to emulate Russian invasion. ( read original story ...)
China says Taiwan ‘taking advantage’ of Ukraine as island sends more aid
China's government on Wednesday lambasted Taiwan's humanitarian aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia as "taking advantage of other's difficulties" after the island announced it was sending more ... ( read original story ...)
‘Taking advantage of…’: China slams Taiwan’s aid to Ukraine, sanctions on Russia
On Tuesday, the Taiwanese foreign ministry announced a second donation of $11.5 million to Ukraine to help refugees. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan invasion poses several challenges for China: Report
There are reports that China may emulate Russia and may attack Taiwan, however, it is not as simple or easy as it appears or is thought. There are strategic, ge ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan invasion not easy, poses several challenges for China: Report
Reports say that China may emulate Russia and may attack Taiwan, but, it's not as simple as it appears, as there are strategic, geographical issues making it hard for Chinese forces to enter Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits southeastern Taiwan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, at 8:34am on Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). But, no immediate damage or injuries from the quake were reported ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei luxury home prices jump 19%
Luxury home prices in Taipei last quarter jumped 18.9 percent year-on-year, the second-best performer in Asia and seventh-fastest globally, as low interest rates and a shortage of homes fueled demand, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Watches the Ukraine Invasion and Asks: Are We Ready?
The invasion of Ukraine has sparked a conversation about how well Taiwan’s armed forces and civilian population are prepared to fend off a Chinese invasion. ( read original story ...)
China, Eyeing Taiwan, Sees Lessons in Russia’s Reckless Ukraine War
China's policymakers and military planners will be carefully studying Russia's misjudgments before launching their own risky war against Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s military tests new capabilities to deter China threat
The self-governing island is organizing military exercises and testing "asymmetric" capabilities as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine puts a new spotlight on tensions between Beijing and Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, not Ukraine, was key agenda for China at meeting with US
BEIJING - Taiwan, not Ukraine, was top of the agenda for China's most senior diplomat, Yang Jiechi, when he met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for seven hours in Rome on Monday (March 14). ( read original story ...)
What the war in Ukraine says about the future of China and Taiwan
It is still too early to determine all of the lessons China and Taiwan can learn from the conflict, but some are starting to become apparent to experts. By Hunter Williamson | Published Mar 15, 2022 9 ... ( read original story ...)
China’s military is bulking up its helicopter fleet. Here’s how it could use its new helos against Taiwan.
China's helicopters haven't gotten the same attention as its missiles or warships, but those helos could play a central role in an attack on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)