US and Chinese defense chiefs held a rare meeting amid growing tensions over issues such as Taiwan and Ukraine.
Lloyd Austin expresses U.S. ‘concern’ over China’s Taiwan straight activities in meeting with counterpart
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III expressed “concern” to his Chinese counterpart about its activities in the Taiwan Strait after its recent actions in the region, during a bilateral meeting on …
Austin expresses ‘concern’ over China’s activities in South China Sea
Austin also reiterated the stance that China should not use Taiwan’s political transition as a pretext for coercive measures. Chinese defense ministry spokesman Wu Qian told reporters “one meeting …
China suspends tariff concessions on 134 items under Taiwan trade deal
China’s Ministry of Finance said on Friday it would suspend tariff concessions given to Taiwan on 134 items under a trade deal, saying Taipei had failed to take “effective measures to lift trade restrictions on the mainland”.
China’s military says Taiwan drills met goals but it is ready for further action
China’s military achieved its “expected goals” during two days of drills around Taiwan last week but is prepared for further action if provoked, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
Taiwan says China is ‘nibbling away’ at its space, trying to create a new normal
China is trying to “nibble away” at Taiwan’s space and create a new normal with its military drills and other moves to exert pressure, which is a matter for global concern, Taiwanese Foreign Minister …
China Suffers Maritime Mishaps: ‘Crashed Into the Sea’
Defense expert Su Tzu-yun told Newsweek a drone that plunged into the South China Sea was probably being used to surreptitiously harass Taiwan’s air defenses.
HDRE Enters Japan’s Energy Storage Market, Obtaining a 20-Year Government Subsidy for Its Decarbonization Bids
HDRE’s procurement of 73MW in this round represents a strategic entry for the Taiwanese firm into Japan’s burgeoning energy storage sector. Jason Chou, General Manager of HDRE, outlined the company’s …
‘Shut down the world’: McCaul warns of global economic catastrophe if China invades Taiwan
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul is warning of dire economic consequences for the entire world if China invades Taiwan.
Tesla pushes suppliers to produce parts outside China and Taiwan
Tesla has told suppliers to start building components and parts outside of China and Taiwan by as early as next year due to rising geopolitical uncertainties, Nikkei Asia has learned.