China is on course to double its 2020 total of flights near the island, with its aircraft on pincer-like paths around the island. ( read original story ...)
China Unlikely to Try to Militarily Seize Taiwan in Near Future, Top U.S. General
China is unlikely to try to militarily seize Taiwan in the next couple of years, even as its military develops capabilities that would enable forcibly retaking the self-ruled island, the top U.S. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new incentive aims to turbo-charge international collaborations
International productions that do not use Taiwan as a location are now eligible for TAICCA’s new incentive — Taiwan’s International Co-funding Programme (TICP). The strategy is to create international ... ( read original story ...)
EU Lawmakers Meet Taiwan Premier in First Official Visit
European Union parliamentarians are meeting with Taiwan’s premier in the first official visit of an EU delegation to the self-ruled island, which is also claimed by China. ( read original story ...)
European Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, Brushing Off China’s Warnings
The trip was not officially confirmed until the multinational group of EU lawmakers landed in Taipei on Wednesday morning. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan October exports set to rise for 16th straight month: Reuters poll
Taiwan's exports likely rose for a 16th straight month in October, a Reuters poll showed, boosted by strong demand for semiconductors and electronics as the global economy traces its path back to ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves to Quash Online Rumors That Taiwan War Is Looming
Chinese state media have sought to quiet online speculation that a conflict with Taiwan may be imminent, in a sign of how heated rhetoric between Washington and Beijing was feeding public concern ... ( read original story ...)
European Parliament Delegation Visits Taiwan Amid China Tensions
A European Parliament delegation arrived in Taiwan Wednesday, part of an effort to build closer ties with the island despite warnings from China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Welcomes First Official European Parliament Delegation
Taiwan on Wednesday welcomed the first European Parliament delegation to visit the island, calling the trip significant and its latest move towards stronger ties with Europe amid heightened tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Could China ever invade Taiwan – and what would happen next?
With a record number of Chinese fighters flying sorties over Taiwan in October, and rhetoric on all sides becoming more heated, many observers say the past few weeks have been the most tense in the ... ( read original story ...)
As tensions simmer over Taiwan, global chip supply hangs in the balance
Strife between China, Taiwan escalate over the island nation, which produces 65% of all semiconductors in the world -- a vital part for automakers. ( read original story ...)
EU Parliament Tests China’s Warnings With First Visit to Taiwan
The first official delegation of European lawmakers landed in Taipei, defying warnings from China that the bloc’s support for the democratically ruled island would have dire consequences. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Virtual AFM Pavilion Packed With Breakout Pics
Taiwan has come up with ambitious plans for the American Film Market this year by presenting a virtual pavilion headlined by award-winning titles and recent film festival favorites, in the hope of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to boost reserve forces training amid growing tensions with China
Taiwan on Tuesday said it will boost the training of reserve forces by 2022 amid growing tensions with China. This comes as China has escalated its military activities near the island in recent times. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Streamer iQiyi Ready to Halt Taiwan Operations
OTT Entertainment, the local agent of mainland Chinese streaming giant iQiyi, says it will not apply to renew its contract to operate in Taiwan, citing Taiwanese government opposition. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Zoo hopes borrowed tapir will mate with male
Taipei Zoo is hoping that a female Malayan tapir that arrived on loan from Singapore Zoo will mate with its male tapir, contributing to the endangered species’ survival, it said on Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)