Taiwan

Taiwan’s president begins transit visit to US, amid China’s warning

Mar 30, 2023 04:33

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in New York on a sensitive transit trip to the United States, as China has threatened to “resolutely fight back” if she meets House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
China plans 7.2% increase in annual defense budget

Mar 05, 2023 05:24

China has announced a 7.2 percent increase in its defense budget for 2023, slightly outpacing last year's increase and faster than the government's modest economic growth forecast, as Premier Li Keqiang warned “external attempts to suppress and contain China are escalating.”
US approves more arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles for F-16 jets

Mar 02, 2023 05:06

The United States has approved more arms sales to Taiwan, including hundreds of missiles for F-16 fighter jets, in yet another move that would likely infuriate Beijing.
Bolton hails Biden’s decision to send US troops to Taiwan

Feb 25, 2023 03:15

Former US national security advisor John Bolton has hailed President Joe Biden’s decision to increase the number of American military troops deployed to Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), but urged the administration to “do a lot more.”
Congress delegation visits Taiwan amid US-China tensions

Feb 20, 2023 11:50

A delegation of US lawmakers has arrived in Chinese Taipei for a five-day visit, despite repeated warnings by Beijing against any interactions between Washington and the self-governing island.
China says firmly opposes Pentagon official's visit to Taiwan

Feb 18, 2023 03:39

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has reiterated Beijing’s firm opposition to any kind of official interactions and military ties between the United States and Taiwan.
US House Speaker McCarthy expected to visit Taipei: Reports

Jan 25, 2023 04:21

The newly-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy plans to travel to Chinese Taipei, reports say, in what would renew tensions with China.
Australia aims to replace costly European Taipan choppers with US-made Black Hawks

Jan 18, 2023 10:09

Australia plans to get US-designed Black Hawk helicopters to replace its trouble-prone European-made Taipans.
China condemns German legislators visit to Taiwan, reaffirms ‘One China’ policy

Jan 10, 2023 04:23

China has condemned a visit by German parliamentarians to Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), invoking Germany's 'painful' history and reaffirming the 'One China' policy.
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid rising tensions with China

Jan 06, 2023 11:59

A US warship on Thursday sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, prompting strong criticism from Beijing amid frayed ties between the two countries.