China should focus on fighting the resurgent coronavirus in Beijing rather than “disturbing” Taiwan with military drills near the Chinese-claimed island, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang told reporters …
Kiribati’s pro-China leader wins re-election in blow to Taiwan
The leader of small but strategically located Kiribati has won a closely watched presidential run-off after campaigning on a pro-China platform, in a set back to Taiwan’s hopes to re-establish ties …
Forced into self-reliance, Taiwan unveils local trainer jet
Taiwan unveiled a new locally-built training jet on Monday, a boost for the island’s push to manufacture its own defence weapons as it faces off against an increasingly belligerent China. President Ts …
Japan city to rename area of islands disputed with China
A local council in southern Japan voted Monday to rename an area including islands disputed with China and Taiwan, a move Beijing denounced as illegal and a “serious provocation”. The local assembly o …
China, Taiwan Protest Japan’s Renaming of Islands Area in East China Sea
The rival governments of China and Taiwan have both lashed out at Japan after it renamed an administrative area overseeing a disputed set of islands in the East China Sea. Lawmakers in the …
Taiwan Extends a Cautious Hand to Hong Kong Activists
Beijing activists in Hong Kong see Taiwan as an ally against Mainland encroachment—and a potential refuge. For now, though, Taiwan is playing its hand cautiously.
Chinese bomber approaches Taiwan in latest fly-by near island
Chinese air force jets, including at least one bomber, briefly entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone on Monday, before being warned off by its air force, the island’s military said, the …
Lives in Constant Threat of China and Forced Into Self-reliance, Taiwan Unveils Local Trainer Jet
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.