Taiwan presidential front-runner vows to speed up defence reforms
“My objective is clear: We must always ensure that war remains an unthinkable option for all parties involved,” said the Democratic Progressive Party candidate.
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China decries US approval of potential arms sales to Taiwan
Last week, the US State Department approved the possible sale of ammunition and logistics support to Taiwan in two separate deals worth a combined $440 million.
Taiwan conducts missile live-firing test
The missile firings in southern Pingtung county come as relations between Taipei and Beijing are increasingly strained.
Japan says Russian warships spotted near Taiwan, Okinawa islands
Japan and Taiwan have joined the United States and its allies in imposing wide-ranging sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine last year.
Taiwan seeks semiconductor links with EU, China deterrence
Taiwan, which produces 90 per cent of the world’s advanced semiconductors, has been leveraging its technological prowess to strengthen relations with the European Union.
Chinese mainland lifts ban on Taiwan’s sugar apples
The ban on the sugar apple was previously implemented in Sept 2020 after several shipments from Taiwan tested positive in containing a type of pest that posed a risk to plant…
Cross-Strait efforts urged for national rejuvenation
President Xi also called on people from both sides of the Strait to work together and contribute to the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.
#MeToo in Taiwan
With Presidential elections due in a little more than six months, Taiwan is being rocked by a succession of allegations of sexual harassment.
Taiwan says 10 Chinese warplanes crossed strait’s median line
The island’s Defence Ministry said four Chinese ships also carried out combat patrols, but gave no further details.
37 Chinese warplanes cross into Taiwan’s defence zone
In recent years, Beijing has intensified aerial incursions into the island’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ)– nearly doubling the air sorties in 2022 compared with the…