Chinese embassy spokesman Liu Pengyu said on Saturday China was “firmly opposed” to the sales, which “severely jeopardise China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,” and …
East China suspends ferries, classes as typhoon approaches
Cities in eastern China have suspended ferry services and suspended classes as they brace for the arrival of Typhoon Hinnamnor, a strong storm that is expected to also affect neighboring Taiwan, Japan …
China Threatens Reaction After U.S. Announces Arms Sales to Taiwan
A $1.1 billion package would “severely jeopardize” ties, Chinese officials say in demanding that Washington revoke the deal.
China warns of ‘counter-measures’ as US approves $1.1bn arms sales to Taiwan
China has warned the United States it will take “counter-measures” after the Biden administration approved more than $1.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
Taiwan shoots at Chinese drone after president warns of ‘strong countermeasures’
Taiwan fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which buzzed an offshore islet on Tuesday shortly after President Tsai Ing-wen said she had ordered Taiwan’s military to take “strong countermeasures” …
US approves $1.1bn Taiwan arms sale, angering China
The US has agreed to sell $1.1bn (£955m) in weaponry to Taiwan, provoking anger from China. The proposed deal includes a radar system to track incoming strikes and anti-ship and anti-air missiles. It …
US to OK $1B arms sale to Taiwan as tensions rise with China
The Biden administration is set to announce a more than $1 billion arms sale to Taiwan as U.S.-China tensions escalate over the status of the island …
U.S. approves potential $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan amid China tensions
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $1.1 billion sale of military equipment to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, the Pentagon said on Friday, amid …
China has gone ‘mad for drones’ and is using them to keep up the pressure on Taiwan’s remote military outposts
Taiwan’s military will continue to “exercise self-restraint” but it will also take “necessary repellent measures,” a Taiwanese general said Wednesday.
Emerging markets – Philippines’ peso on track for fifth weekly loss as most Asian stocks, currencies dip ahead of key US jobs data
Most Asian emerging stocks and currencies were set for a weekly drop, with the Philippine peso hitting a record low and Taiwan’s benchmark index leading losses on Friday, as investors maintained a …