The global shortage of chips touching the supply chain of major industries has a concatenation effect that has been unprecedented. ( read original story ...)
‘Year of Taiwan,’ says Japanese representative
This year has been “the year of Taiwan,” as more countries have stood up to support the free and democratic nation, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Representative Hiroyasu Izumi said yesterday. ( read original story ...)
The US has practised ‘strategic ambiguity’ on Taiwan for decades. Is that set to change?
Analyst sees subtle shift to ‘strategic clarification’ policy, where US officials send out contradictory signals as part of using Taiwan to counter Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is Getting 40 New Paladin Howitzers from the United States
The Paladins bring more mobile capability to Taiwan’s artillery, and brings to the table GPS-guided shells precise enough to pose a threat to targets like landing craft and armored vehicles. ( read original story ...)
Extension: The non-ending and ever-escalating Taiwan issue
"China's limited military power is for the sake of preserving national sovereignty security and territorial integrity." – Li Zhaoxing The Taiwan issue has definitely been a pain in the behind in 2021. ( read original story ...)
US Promotes Closer Ties With Taiwan While Upholding Its ‘One China’ Policy
Republicans and Democrats have made a point of publicly embracing Taiwan with a flurry of congressional visits and an invitation to the Democracy Summit hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden. State ... ( read original story ...)
In a Fight Over Taiwan, China Is No ‘Near Peer’ Adversary
Beyond the apparent mischaracterization of the relative local balance of power between China and the United States in and around Taiwan, the term is emblematic of the institutional hubris that ... ( read original story ...)
Create your own LEGO® world at Taiwan’s most fantastic Christmas light corridors!
Christmasland in New Taipei City, which was once listed as one of the "50 Great Christmas Markets Around the World" along with those of New York, Berlin, and Rome, works with LEGO, the world-renowned ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget amid Taiwan concerns
Japan's Cabinet approved a record 5.4 trillion yen ($47 billion) defense budget for fiscal 2022 on Friday that includes funding for research and development of a new fighter jet and other ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says US Drone Deal To Be Finalised By March Next Year: Report
Taiwan defense ministry expects to receive a letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) from the US defense ministry early at the beginning of the next year ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Japan come together for ‘all-round cooperation’ on chips
Taiwan and Japan's ruling parties agreed Friday to hold regular talks and have 'all-around cooperation' on semiconductor production amid ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, foundations hand P29.70M donations for Odette response
The Taiwanese government and two Taiwan-based foundations handed over a combined P29.70 million worth of donations for people in areas affected by Typhoon Odette, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US draw up plan for any Taiwan emergency: Report
TOKYO: Japanese and US armed forces have drawn up a draft plan for a joint operation for a possible Taiwan emergency, Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Thursday (Dec 23), citing unnamed Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Major Hike in Military Spending, With Taiwan in Mind
The budget increase, the biggest in decades, comes as officials warn that tensions over Taiwan could pull Japan into a conflict between the United States and China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Japan eye ‘all round cooperation’ on chips
While Chinese-claimed Taiwan and Japan do not have formal diplomatic ties, they have close unofficial relations and both share concerns about China, e.. ( read original story ...)
US and Japan draw up joint military plan in case of Taiwan emergency – report
US would set up bases from a Japanese island to Taiwan and deploy troops, with Japan providing logistical support, Kyodo reports ... ( read original story ...)