Tag: Taiwan
From whisky to weapons: Why UK is changing its strategy on Taiwan
NEW DELHI: In recent years, Britain’s approach towards Taiwan has undergone a significant shift, moving from primarily economic interactions to a more nuanced engagement that…
China ramps up patrol near Taiwan islands after death of 2 Chinese men
BEIJING: China’s coast guard said on Sunday it will strengthen its law enforcement activities and carry out regular patrols around a small group of Taiwanese-controlled…
Taiwan detects 10 Chinese military aircraft, five naval ships around nation
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that it has detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and five naval ships around Taiwan in the…
New Paraguay president stresses South American country’s ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony
ASUNCION: President Santiago Pena said Paraguay and Taiwan are “not just allies, but also brothers”, when he was sworn in as the South American country’s…
Taiwan sees no large-scale Chinese military activities near island
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Tuesday it has not seen large-scale drills or actions by the Chinese military near the island so far after…
Taiwan presidential frontrunner says no plans to change island’s formal name
TAIPEI: The leading candidate to be Taiwan’s new president, Vice President William Lai, said in an interview on Tuesday that he has no plans to…
EXCLUSIVE-US, S. Korea, Japan to launch new defense steps at Camp David -officials
WASHINGTON: The United States, Japan and South Korea will launch a series of joint initiatives on technology and defense when the countries’ leaders gather at…
Taiwan will not back down to threats, Taiwan VP says on US trip
TAIPEI: Taiwan will not be afraid nor back down in the face of authoritarian threats, the island’s vice president told supporters on a UA visit…
China crippled with economic woes may become more aggressive: Experts
BEIJING: The economic woes that China is currently facing, prompted fears that Beijing could in turn become more aggressive, and compensate by escalating the risk…
China releases TV documentary showcasing army’s ability to attack Taiwan
TAIPEI: China has released a new documentary about the army’s preparation to attack Taiwan and showcasing soldiers pledging to give up their lives if needed…