Taiwan

Trump delays Taiwan aircraft deal amid China trade talks

Apr 06, 2019 07:50

United States President Donald Trump has postponed an arms deal with Taiwan until after he secures a trade deal with China, according to a new report.
Washington to procure more arms: Taiwan’s President

Mar 28, 2019 07:12

Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen, who is in the United States, says Washington has agreed to Taipei’s request for tanks and fighter jets to bolster its military, a move considered to be in open defiance of China, which views the self-ruled island as part of its territory.
US Navy ships pass through Taiwan Strait amid tensions with China

Mar 25, 2019 06:50

The US Navy has sent two ships through the strategic Taiwan Strait, in a move that is likely to aggravate Washington’s already-high tensions with China, which views the self-ruled island as part of its territory.
Taiwan defying China’s demand for reunification

Jan 02, 2019 13:34

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (January 2) the island will never accept a "one country, two systems" political arrangement with China, after Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech that Beijing reserves the right to use force to bring Taiwan under its control but will strive for peaceful "reunification."
Taiwan's 'yellow vests' protest against unfair taxation

Dec 19, 2018 15:00

Thousands of protesters wearing yellow vests demonstrate in front of the Taiwan Presidential Palace, calling for tax and judicial reform.
Two US Navy ships pass through Taiwan Strait, defying China

Nov 29, 2018 03:00

Two US Navy warships have passed through the Taiwan Strait in the third such operation this year, as the US military increases the frequency of transits through the strategic waterway despite opposition from China.
China commends Taiwan voters after ruling party defeat

Nov 25, 2018 04:52

China has welcomed the defeat of Taiwan’s secessionist ruling party in the self-ruled island’s local elections, saying the vote showed the “strong will” of the people in the region to develop peaceful relations with Beijing.
Millions of Taiwanese vote in key midterm local elections

Nov 24, 2018 04:24

Millions of Taiwanese have begun casting their ballots in midterm local elections, seen as a referendum on the administration of pro-US President Tsai Ing-wen.
Taiwan adds new US-made warships to navy

Nov 08, 2018 09:31

Taiwan has launched two US-manufactured frigates as part of plans to boost its naval capabilities.
China ‘opposes any form of US relation with Taiwan’

Oct 31, 2018 12:05

China has voiced strong opposition to the official contacts and military relations between the United States and Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory.