2020-06-18 — Authorities in Taiwan on Thursday set out plans to make the democratic island a safe haven for Hongkongers fearing a crackdown on dissent by China’s feared state security police. The …
Taiwan To Open New Office To Assist Hong Kongers
“In the past the NGOs were basically doing that but now the government will stand up and finance the expense,” Chen said. Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island, has received an influx of Hong Kong …
Taiwan has sent fighter jets to chase away Chinese military aircraft 4 times in a little over a week
China has not renounced the use of force as an option to achieve reunification and regularly sends military aircraft near Taiwan.
Taiwan to set up office to help people fleeing Hong Kong
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan said on Thursday it will set up a dedicated office to help those thinking of fleeing Chinese-ruled Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the former British colony.
Business travelers from HK, Thailand, Vietnam eligible for short quarantine in Taiwan
Business travelers can apply for a shortened quarantine period starting on June 22 as long as they meet four requirements, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said on …
Esper says US ‘committed to a democratic Taiwan’
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper yesterday wrote on Twitter that the US remains “committed to a democratic Taiwan.” “Partnerships: we continue to build closer relationships with Japan, South Korea, …
Pass the Taiwan Defense Act — tell China that America will defend Taiwan
The Taiwan Defense Act highlights the intimate and sometimes conflictual relationship between capabilities and intentions.
China Keeps Flying Its Su-30 Fighters Over Taiwan, but How Do They Stack Up?
Chinese Su-30 fighters entered the Soutwestern airspace of Taiwan in early June as part of a rather transparent, deliberate warning to the U.S. and Taiwan that China was ready to attack if needed. The …
Why Taiwan Continues to Fear a Chinese Invasion
Recently, Taiwan has been under the spotlight in international media for three main events: passing a same-sex marriage act in May 2019, Tsai winning a reelection in January 2020, and the outstanding …
Sorry, China: U.S. Aircraft Carriers Are Far From Obsolete
The U.S. Navy is now operating three aircraft carriers in the Pacific in what appears to be a strong show of force following Chinese movements and comments regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea.