Taiwan unveils portable attack drone as tensions with China rise
Beijing’s sabre-rattling has intensified in recent years under President Xi Jinping. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has deepened fears in Taiwan that China might move similarly.
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Taiwan says submarine programme going to plan despite difficulties
Taiwan has engaged an array of foreign submarine-technology vendors for its new fleet, with the approval of their governments, as it seeks to bolster its defences.
Taiwan fears isolation if undersea cables to main island cut
In a bid to ensure Taiwan can retain internet connectivity even during a contingency, the Tsai administration last year started planning the establishment of its own satellite…
Of omissions, accidental or otherwise: Parsing the Premier’s references to China’s Taiwan policy
Analysts closely parse the Premier’s work report every year for signs of any departure from China’s long-standing cross-Strait relations policy and its carefully-developed…
Taiwan military to get $619 million US arms boost as China keeps up pressure
The arms sales are likely to further sour already tense ties between Washington and Beijing, which has repeatedly demanded such deals stop.
KMT leader’s visit helps improve Taiwan residents’ livelihood
The writer says talks between the KMT and the mainland authorities are the best way to iron out the cross-Straits differences.
Japan’s westernmost island Yonaguni and Taiwan dream of renewed bonds
Amid increased tensions with China and fears of a Taiwan contingency, momentum is building for new liner services to link Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture to Taiwan’s main…
Cooperation key to bringing benefits across Straits
A senior Communist Party of China official called for joining hands with Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang party to oppose "Taiwan independence" and strive for national rejuvenation.
Taiwan to speed up drone development, take lessons from Ukraine war
Taiwan has repeatedly said it is closely watching the war in Ukraine and learning lessons it could apply to fight off a Chinese attack.
KMT official from Taiwan to visit mainland
Vice-chairman of the Kuomintang political party Hsia Li-yan will visit the Chinese mainland from Feb 8 to Feb 17, and attend cross-Straits exchange activities.