China’s submarine force: 66 boats in 2020 with 76 expected by 2030. Attributes: Nearly silent next-gen tech. Taiwan’s submarine force: Four boats. Attributes: Two of the world’s oldest operational ... ( read original story ...)
China’s response to Pelosi visit to Taiwan a sign of future intentions, experts say
China's response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan was anything but subtle -- dispatching warships and military aircraft to all sides of the self-governing island democracy, and ... ( read original story ...)
51 Chinese warplanes, 6 warships infringes on Taiwan’s air defence identification zone
The 25 warplanes that had flown to the east of the median line were identified as 12 Sukhoi SU-30 fighter jets, six Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, four Chengdu J-10 fighter jets, two Xian H-6 bombers, ... ( read original story ...)
Sixteen arrested in push to stop human trafficking
Taiwanese who have been rescued from confinement in Cambodia have reported being beaten or shocked, or physically abused in other ways by people running human trafficking operations at hotels and ... ( read original story ...)
Solomons secures Chinese loan for Huawei project
Under the terms of the deal, the Solomons is to receive a 20-year concessional loan from state-linked Export-Import Bank of China that would fully fund Huawei’s construction of the towers, the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s July export growth slows, signaling a drop in global demand
Taiwan's export growth is seen slowing in July, which is an indicator that global demand is falling. Taiwan's exports are a key indicator of the global technology sector. ( read original story ...)
DPP neglects Taiwan people’s interests, only knows political manipulation: Taiwan Affairs Office
Mainland authority on Friday lambasted DPP authorities' negative attitude to Taiwan compatriots' call for help while trying to fabricate lies and scapegoat the mainland following reports of Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Air Force secretary: China’s actions around Taiwan increase risk
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has been staging military exercises this month to show its anger about a visit to Taipei of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, ... ( read original story ...)
Live news updates from August 18: US and Taiwan to begin trade talks, Europe forest fires destroy record hectarage
A federal judge in Florida has given the US Department of Justice one week to suggest redactions to the affidavit justifying the search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort last week, paving the way ... ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan eye closer trade ties amid China tensions
The US and Taiwan seem willing to set aside bilateral trade irritants and boost commercial ties as relations with China deteriorate. ( read original story ...)
We must stop mincing our words about Taiwan
Chinese ambassador Xiao Qians accusation last week that Australia has violated the international rules of sovereignty was more than a little preposterous. ( read original story ...)
The U.S. sets up trade talks with Taiwan, drawing a warning from China
Chinese President Xi Jinping's government warned Washington not to encourage the island to try to make its de facto independence permanent, a step Beijing says would lead to war. ( read original story ...)
Samsung expects foldable smartphone sales in Taiwan to surge
Samsung Electronics expects its foldable smartphone sales in Taiwan to post an over 20% annual growth this year when its new Galaxy series foldable models are available in the local market. ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan to hold formal talks to boost trade ties amid China tensions
Taiwan produces most of the world’s highest-tech semiconductors, used in electronics from toys and phones to cars. Citing the product as an example, Kritenbrink said Taiwan had an “increasingly ... ( read original story ...)
Smartphone could screen for blocked blood vessels in neck
A smartphone video could detect a blocked blood vessel in your neck that could cause a stroke, a new study suggests. ( read original story ...)
TaiwanPlus’ TV bid approved
State-funded English-language streaming service TaiwanPlus is to start broadcasting on terrestrial television and through Chunghwa Telecom’s multimedia-on-demand service on Oct. 10 after its broadcast ... ( read original story ...)