taiwan
From defense to chips, Trump keeps Taiwan guessing
World
December 15, 2024
From defense to chips, Trump keeps Taiwan guessing
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — During his first term as US president, Donald Trump was widely seen as a friend to…
China announces support for Egypt’s right to protect its water security
Egypt
December 14, 2024
China announces support for Egypt’s right to protect its water security
China has affirmed its support for Egypt’s legitimate rights to protect its water and food security, against the backdrop of…
China’s maritime movements around Taiwan are largest in decades, Taipei says
World
December 10, 2024
China’s maritime movements around Taiwan are largest in decades, Taipei says
Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — China has fielded its largest regional maritime deployment in decades, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday, as…
China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills
World
December 9, 2024
China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills
Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan…
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
World
December 1, 2024
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no…
China to unveil J-35A stealth fighter jet as air force aims to match US aerial power
World
November 5, 2024
China to unveil J-35A stealth fighter jet as air force aims to match US aerial power
Hong Kong CNN — China’s air force is set to officially debut its new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, giving…
Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996
World
October 31, 2024
Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Heavy rains and high winds lashed Taiwan on Thursday as the largest storm to hit the…
Super Typhoon Kong-rey edges towards Taiwan, could sweep ‘almost the whole’ island
World
October 30, 2024
Super Typhoon Kong-rey edges towards Taiwan, could sweep ‘almost the whole’ island
CNN — Authorities in Taiwan are warning residents along its eastern coast to brace for the impacts Super Typhoon Kong-rey,…
US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
World
October 28, 2024
US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
Taipei, Taiwan AP — The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the first-time delivery…
Chinese blockade would be act of war, Taiwan says
World
October 23, 2024
Chinese blockade would be act of war, Taiwan says
Taipei, Taiwan Reuters — A real Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences…