The startling conclusion from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission comes at a particularly fraught time for security in and around Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
E-buggies replace horses at Jordan’s ancient Petra
Horses and mules have long drawn tourist carriages through Jordan’s ancient city of Petra, but animal rights concerns are driving a project to start replacing them with electric vehicles. A small ... ( read original story ...)
Congressional advisory body urges harder U.S. stance on Taiwan, China investment
A bipartisan advisory body to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday recommended that lawmakers take "urgent measures" to strengthen the credibility of U.S. military deterrence of any potential Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
With Old And New Frigates, The Taiwanese Navy Could Be Sailing Into A Big Mess
Taiwan slowly is making progress on an ambitious plan to build a wide array of new warships. A new supply ship and new minelayers and corvettes are in service. An amphibious ship is ready for trials. ( read original story ...)
Key to Taiwan’s independence is allies’ ability to provide ‘security blanket,’ says Keith Krach
Former U.S. Under Secretary of State Keith Krach reacted to Biden's virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, arguing the key to Taiwan's independence is through the U.S. and its allies' ... ( read original story ...)
China Says Joe Biden’s Taiwan Policy Based on ‘Cooked Up’ Domestic Law
China's Foreign Ministry responded Wednesday after President Biden said Taiwan was "independent," and that the U.S. would not change its "one China" policy. ( read original story ...)
John Cornyn Warns Taiwan Is ‘First Domino’ in China’s Quest for Global Dominance
Senator John Cornyn of Texas was one of six U.S. lawmakers who visited Taipei last week and met with senior Taiwanese officials. ( read original story ...)
Biden Clarifies ‘independent’ Taiwan Remark, Says US ‘won’t Change’ Its Policy On Taipei
Speaking at a press conference in Woodstock, New Hampshire on Tuesday, Biden stated that "it (Taiwan) is independent...it makes its own decisions." ... ( read original story ...)
Following Xi Summit, Biden Clarifies: U.S. Does Not Endorse Taiwan’s Independence From China
President Joe Biden stated Tuesday that the United States would not endorse Taiwan's independence from China. The message comes one day after Biden reiterated this stance during a meeting with Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Hannity: China ‘bullies’ Biden in meeting, ‘guaranteeing’ Taiwan can’t depend on him if Xi attacks
Sean Hannity warned that President Joe Biden appeared to be bested in a videoconference meeting by China's Xi Jinping on Tuesday's "Hannity." ... ( read original story ...)
Belize to benefit from Republic of China (Taiwan) Economic Empowerment Project
Enhancing the Economic Empowerment of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean in the COVID-19 Post-Pandemic Era: Technical Assistance for Women Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Inclusion” ... ( read original story ...)
Biden underscores he wants no change in Taiwan policy
President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he made clear to China’s Xi Jinping that his administration stands firmly behind the United States' longstanding “One China” policy but he also noted that the ... ( read original story ...)
Biden says he told China’s Xi there’s been no change in Taiwan policy
President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he made clear to China’s Xi Jinping that his administration stands firmly behind the United States' ... ( read original story ...)
Xi warns Biden the US is ‘playing with fire’ when it comes to Taiwan: ‘Whoever plays with fire will get burnt’
Tensions between the US and China have reached historic heights in recent years, and Taiwan remains at the heart of their disagreements. ( read original story ...)
Aircraft Carriers Won’t Solve China’s Energy Crisis, Taiwan Premier Says
Su Tseng-chang, who was blacklisted by China earlier this month, responded positively to the Biden-Xi summit, saying dialogue was the best remedy for disputes. ( read original story ...)
China claims Biden denounced ‘Taiwan independence,’ but warns US is ‘playing with fire’
China claimed Tuesday that President Biden denounced Taiwanese independence from the communist nation, but warned the U.S. is "playing with fire" in the South China Sea. ( read original story ...)