The first physical sign of an invasion would be the lights going out. A cyberattack, hitting every power station to cripple Taiwan’s ability to defend itself, ... ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: How China flights near Taiwan enflame tensions
A spate of Chinese military flights off southwestern Taiwan in recent days has prompted alarm from the island, which Beijing claims as its own, and is increasing tensions in a region already on edge. ( read original story ...)
Call Taiwan a country, French senator says, angering China
Taiwan should be called a country, a senior French senator said on Friday during a visit to Taipei, doubling down on earlier comments that have angered Beijing, which views the island as one of its ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei, a textile and manufacturing hub, is betting big on its fashion week
Taiwan, one of Asia’s booming textile and tech markets, is betting big on its global fashion standing with a focus on Taipei Fashion Week. ( read original story ...)
China warns U.S. over reports that American forces are stationed in Taiwan
The revelation threatens to set off a spiral of military tension as the United States and its allies counter Beijing’s efforts to gain a military advantage in the region. ( read original story ...)
Taipei Fashion Week kicks off
Top Taiwanese designers showcase their spring-summer collection at the opening show of Taipei Fashion Week. The event is organised and sponsored by the government to help promote local designers. ( read original story ...)
Tony Abbott raises fears China ‘could lash out disastrously’ as Taiwan tensions grow
The former Australian prime minister uses a speech in Taipei to call on Beijing to ‘scale back the aggression’ ... ( read original story ...)
French delegation travels to Chinese Taipei, meets with island’s president
A delegation from the French senate, led by former Minister of Defense Alain Richard, has traveled to Chinese Taipei and met with president Tsai Ing-wen, days after a dramatic spike in tensions ... ( read original story ...)
China tensions: Taiwan does not seek military confrontation but will defend its freedom, President says
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation but will do whatever it takes to defend its freedom, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, amid a rise in tensions with China that has sparked alarm around ... ( read original story ...)
Former Australian PM calls for solidarity with Taiwan
Australia’s former prime minister has accused China of being a bully and expressed enthusiastic support for Taiwan while visiting the democratically ruled island. “Nothing is more pressing right now ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, says president
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, but will do whatever it takes to defend its freedom, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, amid a rise in tensions with China that has sparked alarm ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese State Newspaper Chief Says China Should Airstrike U.S. Forces in Taiwan
"The US should send 240 servicemen publicly, in US military uniform, and make public where they are stationed," the editor-in-chief of the paper said. ( read original story ...)
What’s behind escalating China-Taiwan tensions?
Taiwan’s defense minister said Wednesday that military tensions with Beijing are at their worst point in more than four decades. ( read original story ...)
Secret group of US military trainers has been in Taiwan for at least a year
Small contingent of US special forces and marines training local forces in latest sign of rising US-China tensions ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Troops Rotating Into Taiwan for Training -Sources
Small numbers of U.S. special operations forces have been rotating into Taiwan on a temporary basis to carry out training of Taiwanese forces, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday, ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers say they were in the dark on U.S. troop deployment to Taiwan
Asked whether he was informed by Pentagon officials about the U.S. troop presence, Rep. Ami Bera said, “not particularly this deployment.” ... ( read original story ...)