Democratic Taiwan lives with the constant threat of invasion by China which views the self-ruled island as part of its territory and has vowed to one day seize it, by force if necessary.
Taiwan boosts domestic defence with flight of new jet trainer
President Tsai Ing-wen has made a priority of Taiwan’s defence industry as China increases pressure on the island.
Wikipedia project boosts Taiwan’s hundreds-strong Sakizaya-speaking community
Along with six other indigenous languages in Taiwan, Sakizaya is classified as “critically endangered” by UNESCO.
Harbouring Hong Kong ‘rioters’ will harm Taiwan, China says
Offering protection to “rioters” from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan’s people and is an interference in the Chinese-ruled city’s affairs, China’s government said, denouncing plans by Taiwan to help …
Taiwan boosts domestic defence with flight of new trainer jet
President Tsai Ing-wen has made a priority of Taiwan’s defence industry as China increases pressure on the island.
Taiwan makers still investing in China
Although some Taiwan-based makers with factories in China have been moving or plan to relocate production lines out of China to cope with the US-China trade disputes, others are still investing in …
Taiwan Could Soon Have U.S. Navy Style Torpedoes
The U.S. appears to be arming Taiwan with up to eighteen Mk48 Heavyweight torpedoes, extremely lethal submarine-fired undersea weapons built to destroy enemy surface ships, submarines, and other …
Harboring Hong Kong ‘Rioters’ Will Harm Taiwan, China Says
Offering protection to “rioters” from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan’s people and is an interference in the Chinese-ruled city’s affairs, China’s government said, denouncing plans by Taiwan to help …
Taiwan pitches investment deal with EU to strengthen democracy
Taiwan and the European Union should sign an investment agreement to use economics as a way to strengthen their democratic ties, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, pitching to revive a deal …
Chinese Air Force Approaches Taiwan for 4th Time This Week, Says Taiwan’s Military
China has not said in public why it has increased its activity near the island, but has previously described such drills as routine and intended to show China’s determination to defend its sovereignty …