Washington has access to 9 sites near the Taiwan Strait and the disputed South China Sea, under a military defence pact with Manila China has criticised the deal, accusing the US of taking advantage of the bases to interfere in the situation across the Taiwan Strait to serve its ‘geopolitical goals’ The Philippines has ruled out the United States
Leaked US documents show China now has a supersonic drone to spy on Taiwan
Two weeks back, a series of documents from the US military and other departments were leaked on social media. One of the documents reveals that the Chinese military may soon deploy a high-altitude spy …
China celebrates Macron as U.S. and Europe fret over divisions
Critics say the French president’s comments after a state visit to Beijing undermined Western efforts to present a united front on Taiwan and other issues.
Xi hints at leveraging North Korea to pressure US
The recent betrayal by French President Emmanuel Macron notwithstanding, the United States is working to align allies to constrain China’s threats against Taiwan and in resistance to its intellectual …
China to ban imports and exports by Lockheed, Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales
China is moving to block all imports and exports involving U.S. defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon in retaliation for their arms sales to Taiwan.
G-7 Countries Claim Unity on China After Macron Comments
The G-7 sought to show a unified front on China after recent comments by French President Emmanuel Macron that the EU shouldn’t follow Washington’s lead on Taiwan.
Foxconn founder, seeking Taiwan presidency, has no plan to visit China
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn , has no plan for now to visit China, he said on Tuesday, in his bid to become the presidential nominee of Taiwan’s main …
Is the US Going Too Far in Its Alliance With the Philippines?
U.S. ties over Taiwan, the alliance may be taking too many risks. The United States and the Philippines might benefit from a more bounded approach, with a tight focus on the South China Sea, while …
Taiwan in the hot seat during Paraguay presidential elections
Paraguay’s presidential election features opposing views over whether to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
TSMC’s Taiwan investment plan has not changed, says minister
TAIPEI, April 12 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s TSMC has not changed the investment plan for its new chip factory in the island’s southern city of Kaohsiung, Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Wednesday …