China holds large-scale military drills around Taiwan
AFP China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills Beijing said were aimed at practising for “precision strikes” and a blockade…
Taiwan board game invites players to imagine Chinese invasion
TAIPEI, Taiwan – A new board game set against the backdrop of armed conflict around Taiwan is set to be released in January 2025, amid renewed threats from Beijing, inviting…
War has no winners and peace is priceless, Taiwan president says in visit to Hawaii
War has no winners and peace is priceless, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday in Hawaii after visiting a memorial to the attack on Pearl Harbor on a trip…
Xi tells Biden support for Taiwan a ‘red line’ in ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the United States on Saturday not to cross a “red line” in support for Taiwan, but told his counterpart Joe Biden that Beijing was willing…
Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the island’s south on the way to exercises in…
Kong-rey among biggest typhoons to hit Taiwan in decades
Super Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday as one of the biggest storms to hit the island in decades, whipping up 10-metre waves, triggering floods and claiming at…
Taiwan president thanks air force for ‘outstanding’ work during China war games
Reuters TAIPEI – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the air force on Friday for their “outstanding” work during Chinese war games around the island earlier this week, telling them to…
Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall
AFP Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan’s south on Thursday, the island’s weather agency said, after forcing schools and offices to shut for a second day amid winds and rain…
Taiwan deports two Chinese nationals for harassing pro-Hong Kong event
Reuters TAIPEI – Taiwan’s government said on Thursday that two Chinese nationals had been deported after they harassed a protest held by Hong Kong exiles in Taipei on China’s national…
Taiwan raises alarm about renewed military threats from ‘unstable’ China
Reuters TAIPEI – Taiwan’s defence ministry raised the alarm on Thursday about a renewed surge of Chinese military activity around the island and live fire drills, accusing Beijing of policy…