Missile drills in the South China Sea and aeronautical limitations were the reasons a Taiwanese aircraft was denied entry into Hong Kong airspace en route to the Pratas Islands last week, according to …
US approves massive $1.8bn arms deal for Taiwan
The US has approved arms sales to Taiwan worth around $1.8bn (£1.4bn), in a move that is likely to increase tensions with China. The Pentagon said the deal comprised three weapons systems including …
Taiwan’s U.S. Friendship Comes With Benefits — And China’s Wrath
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Undersecretary of State Keith Krach were the highest-ranking U.S. officials to travel to Taiwan on business since 1979, when Washington cut relations …
US urged to strengthen military and economic ties with Taiwan by a prominent think tank
Others analysts said that a Biden administration was likely to face specific Taiwan challenges: forging a free-trade agreement with Taipei would be more difficult politically given its labour union …
Trump administration notifies Congress of $1.8B in proposed weapons sales to Taiwan
The US formally notified Congress of a proposed $1.8 billion in advanced weapons systems sales to Taiwan — a move sure to increase tensions with Beijing.
US Approves $1 Billion in New Arms Sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration has approved the sale of more than a billion dollars worth of advanced weaponry to Taiwan.
China puts pressure on nations to not recognise Taiwan as a country: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION
“National Day is the most important day for Taiwan, but the Chinese were trying to resort to physical violence to stop us from celebrating, and that is totally unacceptable,” Foreign Minister said.
China Media Plays Down ‘Speculations’ That Beijing Moved Hypersonic Missiles Closer to Taiwan
But Chinese state newspaper Global Times said using the advanced medium-range ballistic missiles on Taiwan would be “a waste,” insisting they would be better served targeting “foreign military …
Is China Preparing for War in the Taiwan Strait?
Although Beijing is undoubtedly committed to further widening the military imbalance in the Taiwan Strait and to deploying assets that can delay or even prevent a U.S. intervention, China’s ability to …
COVID and economic growth not a problem for Taiwan
which sits next door and does not believe Taiwan should exist. In this strategically fraught corner of the globe, where COVID-19 was first detected and contained, business is rebounding as the world …