US President Joe Biden says he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have agreed to abide by an agreement on Chinese Taipei, after they talked about the self-ruled island amid heightened tensions ... ( read original story ...)
New COVID-19 case leads to Taipei elementary school class suspensions
A co-pilot at a Taiwanese airline was one of five imported COVID-19 cases confirmed Wednesday, leading to the suspension of classes at the two elementary schools attended by her children as a ... ( read original story ...)
Former Australia PM Abbott says in Taiwan to help end its isolation
Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott said on Thursday he was in Taiwan to help end its international isolation, offering his support to the democratically run island even in the face of what ... ( read original story ...)
French senators meet with Taiwan’s Tsai at tense time
A group of French senators visiting Taiwan as part of a regular parliamentary exchange met with President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday morning during a trip that comes in a particularly tense moment ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan will ensure regional peace, president tells French senators
Taiwan will continue to play its role as a member of the international community and ensure regional peace and stability, President Tsai Ing-wen told a visiting delegation of French senators on ... ( read original story ...)
Why China Surged Nearly 150 Warplanes Near Taiwan
Over the summer, China sent a record number of warplanes to Taiwan's coast. The latest maneuvers show China ramping up those efforts. The People's Republic of China dramatically ramped up military ... ( read original story ...)
US warns China: Taiwan threats could trigger major accidental conflict
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China to stop flying warplanes toward Taiwan, citing the risk of an accidental conflict that could bring global powers to the brink of a major clash. ( read original story ...)
Biden, China’s Xi Jinping to Meet Virtually as U.S. Seeks Communication Amid Taiwan Tension
News of the meeting comes after White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with Yang Jiechi, a senior Chinese foreign policy adviser. ( read original story ...)
Make It Clear: The U.S. Will Defend Taiwan
The need for strategic clarity is urgent. ( read original story ...)
China could mount full-scale invasion by 2025, Taiwan defence minister says
Comments come as Biden and Xi agree to stick to Taiwan agreements amid rising tension in Indo-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Pilots Will ‘Never Strike First’ as China Warplanes Buzz Island
Taiwan's Defense Minister told lawmakers on Wednesday that the country's armed forces are under strict instructions to abide by the principle. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says U.S. commitment is ‘rock solid’ after Biden remark on China’s Xi
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday Washington had reassured them that its approach to the island had not changed, a day after President Joe Biden said that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping ... ( read original story ...)
China could mount full scale invasion of Taiwan by 2025, island’s defence minister says
Comments come as Biden and Xi agree to stick to Taiwan agreements amid rising tension in Indo-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
France, Taiwan Meet Despite China Warning That Talks Will Damage Relationship With French
A group of French senators arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday for a five-day visit, even as China warned the trip will damage its relationship with France, the Associated Press reported. Ahead of the trip ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan defense chief says full-scale Chinese invasion possible by 2025
After several days of incursions into Taiwanese airspace by dozens of Chinese military aircraft, Taiwan's defense minister said Wednesday that he fears China could launch a full-scale invasion within ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says tensions with China are at their worst in 4 decades
No shots have been fired, but Taiwan says nearly 150 Chinese military aircraft have entered its air defense zone in a four-day period. The U.S. calls China's sorties "provocative military activity." ... ( read original story ...)