The Chinese military sent out a warning to Taiwan by declaring that exercises in its surrounding waters are aimed at secessionist forces on the island that Beijing regards as a renegade province.The …
Taiwan and US Pledge Health Partnership, Possible Trade Agreement After Azar Visit
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar concluded a three-day visit to Taiwan on Wednesday, during which he met with President Tsai Ing-wen along with senior officials including Health …
U.S. Military Defends Moves Near Taiwan, China Sends Forces to ‘Safeguard’ Territory
Pacific nation and committed to remaining engaged in the region,” Pacific Fleet spokesperson Navy Lieutenant James Adams told Newsweek.
Taiwan’s president seeks to begin free trade talks with U.S.
“Past months have shown us the importance of economic linkages and supply chain security for both Taiwan and the U.S.,” Tsai said.
China Trains to Shoot Down Planes as U.S. Aircraft Carrier ‘Circling Near Taiwan’
Chinese forces have conducted anti-aircraft drills in the country’s southeast overlooking Taiwan as a U.S. aircraft carrier sails nearby the self-ruling island that is increasingly becoming central to …
U.S. health secretary visits Lee Teng-hui memorial in Taiwan
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar visited a memorial for late Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui on Wednesday as China condemned the United States for the Taiwan trip.
Taiwan says discussing purchase of U.S. mines, cruise missiles
Taiwan is in discussions with the United States on acquiring underwater sea mines to deter amphibious landings as well as cruise missiles for coastal defense, Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to United …
Azar criticizes China’s response to coronavirus during Taiwan visit
Azar, the highest-level U.S. official to visit Taiwan in four decades, said the island exemplified that “open, democratic societies” were best equipped to respond to outbreaks such as covid-19.
China Warns U.S., Taiwan After Azar Visit: ‘People Who Play With Fire Will Burn Themselves’
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Wednesday that Beijing opposes any official ties between the U.S. and Taiwan.
China Blasts US for Taiwan Visit While Virus Spreads at Home
A Chinese official has lashed out at U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar for visiting Taiwan amid an ongoing pandemic back home, accusing him of putting politics ahead of the lives of …