There are only so many ways for China to invade Taiwan. The country’s main island is mountainous and rocky on its east coast. The good beaches are on the west coast, in particular in Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
US Okays Possible Sale Of F-35 Fighters For Japan, Patriot Missile Upgrade For Taiwan
The deals will bolster Japan and Taiwan's defense capabilities, and send a strong message to China that the U.S. will stand by its allies in the face of Beijing's aggressive actions. ( read original story ...)
US arms sales to Taiwan more ‘symbolic’ than of military value: Chinese expert
Photo taken on July 21, 2019 from Xiangshan Mountain shows the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan.Photo:Xinhua The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US announced ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Star to launch commercial 5G services in August
Taiwan Star Telecom has said it plans to launch its commercial 5G services in August, having already secured approval for building 5G base stations from the National Communications Commission (NCC). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong companies could relocate to PERTH as Australia eases visa restrictions after China’s draconian crackdown
Perth could become Australia's new financial hub if Hong Kong companies decide to relocate to the WA capital amid tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Development prospects promising for Taiwan enterprises on mainland: official
A Chinese mainland official on Friday urged businessmen and enterprises from Taiwan to grasp development opportunities on the mainland for even better growth. The mainland's economy is achieving ... ( read original story ...)
Jay Chou seeks old house in Taipei
The most followed Taiwanese artist on Instagram, Jay Chou usually uses the account to share bits and pieces of his life with his fans .. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Annual Shanghai-Taipei city forum scheduled on July 22
An annual city forum of Shanghai and Taipei will be held on July 22 via video link, Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Friday. Over the years, Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
ALSTOM SA: Alstom to supply integrated metro system for Taipei Metro Line 7 extension
Alstom to supply integrated metro system for Taipei Metro Line 7 extension Contract for Phase Two project signifies strong long-term commitment to Taipei commuters 10 July. ( read original story ...)
Ships Are Not Enough: Taiwan Needs Killer Tanks To Stop a Chinese Invasion
Taiwan needs a credible ground deterrent in addition to naval forces. The Trump administration’s plan to sell tanks, missiles and ground-launched air defenses to Taiwan embodies what might be called a ... ( read original story ...)
TUV Rheinland Partners with NARLabs to Lay Foundations for Autonomous Driving
PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 epidemic has placed many industries under pressure. It has also created an even better ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. approves $620 mln missile upgrade package for Taiwan
The United States has approved a possible $620 million upgrade package for Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Taiwan, the State Department said, the latest purchase from the United States to deal with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan urges citizens to reconsider traveling to China
Taiwan's top government agency in charge of China affairs on Thursday called on Taiwanese nationals to avoid traveling to Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, citing the increased risk of facing ... ( read original story ...)
Reopening of Taiwan office in Guam not military-related: MOFA
The office will be reopened in late August or early September to facilitate Taiwan's trade and business exchanges with Guam and the rest of the Western Pacific region and to consolidate Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) – Repair and Recertification of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missiles
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Recertification of ... ( read original story ...)
From Louisiana to Taiwan, environmental activists stand up to a major plastics company
Formosa Plastics, a Taiwanese plastics company, intends to build a complex St. James Parish, Louisiana, a region already known as "Cancer Alley." Environmental activist Anne Rolfes faces criminal ... ( read original story ...)