Five U.S. lawmakers have met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen during a surprise one-day visit intended to reaffirm America's support for the self-governing island that is claimed by China. ( read original story ...)
US and China jostle for influence as Honduras weighs ties with Taiwan
Central American nation, which goes to the polls on Sunday, is one of a shrinking club that maintains relations with Taipei. Switching to Beijing could mean more Chinese investment for the country, ... ( read original story ...)
China won’t stop at Taiwan, warns Peter Dutton
The Defence Minister has offered a blunt assessment of China, saying it views countries such as Australia as tributary states. ( read original story ...)
China carried out ‘combat readiness patrol’ as U.S. lawmakers visited Taipei
China's military carried out "combat readiness" patrols in the direction of the Taiwan Strait on Friday as a U.S. Congressional delegation made a surprise visit to Taipei, offering strong support to ... ( read original story ...)
As US lawmakers visit Taipei, China carries out ‘combat-readiness patrol’
China's military carried out "combat-readiness" patrols in the direction of the Taiwan Strait on Friday as a US Congressional delegation made a surpri ... ( read original story ...)
China performed ‘combat readiness’ drills as US visited Taipei
TAIPEI: China’s military carried out “combat readiness” patrols in the direction of the Taiwan Strait today as a US Congressional delegation made a surprise visit to Taipei, offering strong support to ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing condemns Solomon Islands violence and attacks on Chinese businesses
Chinese foreign ministry also voices support for South Pacific nation’s decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan GDP set to grow 6% in 2021, fastest pace in a decade
Taiwan's economy will grow at its fastest pace in more than a decade in 2021, the statistics office said on Friday, upgrading its outlook on an expected strong performance in exports for the tech ... ( read original story ...)
After early success, Taiwan struggles to exit ‘zero COVID’ policy
Taiwan’s swift decision to shut its borders during the early days of the pandemic earned it a low death rate and sense of normalcy that made it the envy of the world. Nearly two years later, the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Lawmakers Say Taiwan ‘On the Rise’ as They Ignore China Warnings to Visit Country
"The fortitude & determination of the people, led by their dynamic (frankly, kick-ass) President, is downright inspiring," Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan said. ( read original story ...)
China warned a delegation of 5 US lawmakers not to visit Taiwan over Thanksgiving. They went anyway.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin said she received a "blunt message" from China's embassy in Washington, DC, telling her to call off the trip. It didn't happen. ( read original story ...)
Flaw in Android phones could let attackers eavesdrop on calls
Security researchers have discovered a flaw in smartphone chips made by Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer MediaTek that could enable hackers to listen in on phone conversations. The research, ... ( read original story ...)
Post-Pandemic: After Gogoro, These Could Be the Next Taiwanese Startups on NASDAQ
COVID-19 has led to a surge of new startups around the world. From the United States and the UK to Japan and Taiwan, the number of startups has notably increased following the pandemic, as economic ... ( read original story ...)
A murder suspect fled to China from Taiwan. Then he got stuck in Covid quarantine
China's stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Hosts Second U.S. Congressional Delegation in Two Weeks
A delegation of mostly Democratic lawmakers arrived in Taiwan for a two-day trip, marking the second Congressional visit in roughly two weeks at a time of rising tension between Beijing and Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan sees economy growing this year at best pace in a decade
Taiwan's economy will grow at its fastest pace in more than a decade in 2021, the statistics office said on Friday, upgrading its outlook on an expected strong performance in exports for the tech ... ( read original story ...)