PLA flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high in activity the island calls ‘harassment’

China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry called a recent new high. The planes were

Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen yesterday began a four- day trip to Eswatini, one of the island’s 13 remaining allies. Tsai, who is serving her last year

Taiwan suspends work, transport and classes as island braces for arrival of Typhoon Haikui

Taiwan suspended flights, rail transport and ferry services along with classes, outdoor events, and officials urged workers to stay home as the island prepared for the arrival

Aspiring Taiwan leader Terry Gou resigns from board of Apple supplier Foxconn

Aspiring Taiwanese leader Terry Gou has resigned from the board of Foxconn, the Apple supplier he founded nearly a half-century ago. The company, officially registered

Foxconn’s Terry Gou will seek top post as an independent

Terry Gou, who founded Apple supplier Foxconn, said yesterday he will run as an independent candidate in Taiwan’s main election, ending months of speculation. At a

US approves new $500M arms sale to Taiwan as tension intensifies

The Biden administration has approved a $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as it ramps up military assistance to the island despite fervent objections from China.

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a ‘warning’ after a top island official went to US

The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign forces,” its defense ministry said,

Is conflict in Ukraine a reminder to China of the risks in attacking Taiwan?

U.S. defense strategists warn that China may use the distraction of the war in Ukraine to launch military action against Taiwan. They believe Chinese President Xi Jinping is determined to gain control over the breakaway province – which has been beyond Beijing’s control since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 – before he leaves office.

New Paraguay president stresses ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony

President Santiago Peña said Paraguay and Taiwan are “not just allies, but also brothers” when he was sworn in as the South American country’s new president

No 2 leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island

Taiwan’s no. 2 left this weekend on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when

Shantou joins parts of Taiwan in shutting down schools, offices for storm

The coastal Chinese city of Shantou yesterday joined parts of Taiwan in shutting down schools and offices as Typhoon Doksuri brings heavy wind and rain to the

China sends group of warplanes, navy ships towards Taiwan

China sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over two days, the island’s defense ministry said

Gov’t accuses US of turning Taiwan into a powder keg with its latest sales

China's Defense Ministry accused the United States of turning Taiwan into a powder keg yesterday with its latest sales of military equipment to the self-governing island

Taiwan says Chinese warships pass through the Strait

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said last weekend that it detected three Chinese warships, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, passing through the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing keeps

Former British PM Truss warns of ‘China threats’ during visit

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss warned of the economic and political threats to the West posed by China during a visit yesterday to rival Taiwan.

Taiwan trade chief warns against ‘unnecessary fear’ of China

Taiwan's chief trade representative says his country’s semiconductor makers will expand production in the U.S. as much as they can afford to do so, but he

Tsai hopes to deepen US security exchanges

Taiwan's head of government Tsai Ing-wen told visiting ex-U.S. national security adviser John Bolton this week that the island is willing to deepen cooperation with the

Flights out of Taipei delayed after China launches satellite

Flights out of northern Taiwan were delayed yesterday after China launched a rocket carrying a satellite that dropped debris into waters north of the capital Taipei.

Ruling party DPP taps Lai as candidate

Taiwan’s pro-independence ruling Democratic Progressive Party nominated its number two Lai Ching-te as its candidate in the 2024 election, two days after China concluded large-scale wargames around the self-governed

China military ‘ready to fight’ after drills near Taiwan

China’s military declared this week it is “ready to fight” after completing three days of large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan that simulated sealing off the island

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