China has officially downgraded diplomatic ties with Lithuania in protest, the foreign ministry in Beijing said Sunday, after Taiwan established a de facto embassy in Vilnius. ( read original story ...)
China Downgrades Lithuania Ties in Protest Against Taiwan Office
China downgraded ties with Lithuania to the level of charge d’affaires, after Taiwan opened a diplomatic office in the Baltic nation earlier this week. ( read original story ...)
Kissinger Doesn’t See China Invasion of Taiwan in Next Decade
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said he doesn’t foresee a Chinese military invasion of Taiwan in the next decade, though it’s “perfectly possible” that China will seek to weaken the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scaffolding collapse kills three people
Three construction workers have died after scaffolding collapsed in northern Taiwan on Saturday, Taiwan's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported. ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan to hold talks on Monday about forging closer economic ties
The latest sign that President Joe Biden intends to continue developing closer ties with Taipei despite the rising tensions with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Taiwan to Hold Second Round of Economic Dialogue Next Week
The United States and Taiwan next week will hold a second session of an economic dialogue launched last year in the face of increasing pressure on the island from China, the State Department said on ... ( read original story ...)
Unveiling the Powerhouse That Drives Foxconn’s Transformation
Young Liu, Foxconn chairman, is expecting to boost Foxconn's gross margin to 7% by the end of 2021, and aiming for a gross margin above 10% in the long term. To realize the ambition, Foxconn has come ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Could Be First Domino in Chinese Land Grab Across Asia
The People's Republic of China justifies the potential use of force against Taiwan because it views the island nation as part of its territory, its return a "historic mission" that has been glorified ... ( read original story ...)
China threatens Lithuania over Taiwan office opening
China on Friday threatened to retaliate against Lithuania after the Baltic nation allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in its capital, Vilnius. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan acknowledges room to improve in COVID-19 response
The task force in charge of Taiwan's COVID-19 response has acknowledged that the island could have done better in fighting the disease, after 12 families that lost relatives to the pandemic filed a ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei deploys advanced new F-16 fighter jets amid tensions with China
The self-proclaimed government in Chinese Taipei has commissioned into service the most advanced version of F-16 fighter jets in an attempt to boost its military capabilities amid rising tensions with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s office in Lithuania opens despite Chinese protests
Taiwan on Thursday officially opened its new representative office in Lithuania despite retaliatory sanctions launched by China against the Baltic state over the latter's decision to allow the use of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan unveils new F-16V fighter jets amid military threats from China
Taiwan on Thursday showed off its newest military hardware -- upgraded F-16 fighter jets that would be at the heart of the island's defense in the event of an air attack from China. ( read original story ...)
To Encourage the Tourism Economy after the Pandemic, International Cruise Council Taiwan (ICCT) Promotes Island-hopping Cruise Tour
According to the International Cruise Line Association (CLIA) statistics, Taiwan has been the second largest source market for cruise passengers in Asia since 2014. It has grown steadily in recent ... ( read original story ...)
China condemns opening of Taiwan office in Lithuania as ‘egregious act’
De facto embassy opening in Vilnius defies pressure from Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan opens office in Lithuania, in move set to anger China
Taiwan opened the representation office in Lithuania's capital Vilnius Thursday, in a move set to anger Beijing. (Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP) AP VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Taiwan opened ... ( read original story ...)