Taiwan
Taiwan News
Taiwan Vice President William Lai to leave for US trip amid tensions with China
While both Taipei and Washington assert that these layovers are routine and not intended to incite China, Beijing's reaction has been one of displeasure, interpreting them as yet another indication of US backing for Taiwan
Taiwan reports second large-scale Chinese incursion into its air defence zone this week
Of those aircraft, the ministry said 10 had either crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which previously served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, or entered the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defence identification zone
China airs new documentary, signals army's ability to attack Taiwan, soldiers pledge to sacrifice their lives
The documentary, released to commemorate the PLA's 96th anniversary, highlights military drills and includes poignant testimonials from numerous soldiers, with several pledging their unwavering dedication, even if it means sacrificing their lives in defence of Beijing's stance against Taiwan
US to sign $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
The package includes man-portable air defense systems, or MANPADS, intelligence and surveillance capabilities, firearms and missiles
US to announce new weapons package for Taiwan
Taiwan has said its defense spending this year will focus on preparing weapons and equipment for a "total blockade" by China, including parts for F-16 fighters and replenishing weapons
Taiwan: 13-yr-old abused sexually after cops lost her amid sting operation with blackmailer
During the operation, the girl did not inform the officers about the assault, which only came to light during the offender's trial. Local media reported that she had agreed to participate in the sting operation based on assurances of her safety
China's PLA flexes military muscles as Taiwan gears up for war games
On July 6, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a visit to the Eastern Theatre Command's headquarters, which is in charge of the region around Taiwan, and issued a warning about a "new period of turmoil and change for the world"
Taiwan to open third Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre in India, this time in Mumbai
The decision to establish Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) in India's commercial capital, Mumbai, is seen as Taiwan's aim to expand overall cooperation between the two nations
'Godzilla Ramen' goes viral in Taiwan: Would you take a bite of it?
'Godzilla Ramen' as it is called by netizens, is a new offering by a Yunlin-based eatery in Taiwan. The ghastly dish features the leg of a crocodile — specifically, the front one, which sticks out of a bowl of noodles and soup as though it is crawling out of it
Taiwan spots two Russian warships off its East Coast, sends aircraft and ships to keep watch
Two Russian warships were spotted off the eastern coast of Taiwan on Tuesday, and the island's defence ministry said that it dispatched its own aircraft and ships to keep watch
China 'deplores' UK security minister's meeting with Taiwanese minister
China considers democratically governed Taiwan as part of its territory and fiercely objects to perceived foreign interference with the island
UK security minister breaks with convention to meet Taiwanese minister
Britain formally recognises Taiwan as part of China and has not maintained formal diplomatic relations with the island since 1972. Although junior British ministers hold talks with their Taiwanese counterparts, the convention was that senior British ministers do not meet with Taiwanese officials
Taiwan sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait's median line
This is the second time in less than a week that Taiwan has reported renewed Chinese military activity, after 37 Chinese military aircraft on Thursday flew into the island's air defence zone, some of which then flew into the western Pacific
Honduras opens embassy in China after cutting ties with Taiwan
China claims democratically ruled Taiwan as its own territory with no right to state-to-state relations, a position Taipei strongly rejects. China demands that countries with which it has ties recognise its position
US Senate panel passes legislation to strip China of 'developing nation' status
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the 'Ending China's Developing Nation Status Act' without dissent
Intelligentized Warfare: AI implants in brain & body, China prepping to bring machine speed to war against Taiwan, US
China is bringing the human brain and artificial intelligence together so much so that war will be led by human beings who will compute on machine speed. This cognitive warfare to capture the enemy's will, without having fired a single shot will disrupt warfare as we have known till now
‘Xi Jinping thought on diplomacy’: China scales new high in indoctrination
For Xi Jinping, the world has entered a period of turmoil and change which was not seen in the last 100 years and presented a series of strategic opportunities, risks and challenges along with unpredictable factors to China's developments
Howls of protest by China as US, Canadian navies sail through Taiwan Strait
The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon and Canada's HMCS Montreal crossed the strait on Saturday during a "routine" passage "through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law," according to the US Navy's 7th Fleet
China preparing for Taiwan invasion, developing deadly kamikaze drone to fight US
Tensions between China, Taiwan and the United States (US) in the Taiwan Strait have been high in recent times. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China has carried out military exercises around Taiwan in recent weeks in preparation for a possible invasion of the island nation
Taiwan wants US 'nuclear umbrella’ similar to Japan, South Korea to deter Chinese invasion
The desire for such a ‘nuclear umbrella’ against a potential invasion by China – which is already provided to Japan and South Korea by the United States (US) – has reportedly received support from defence experts in Taiwan