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China says Taiwan "inalienable part" of its territory as two US vessels sa
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Following a recent transit of two US ships through the Taiwan Strait, China reiterated its position on Taiwan and emphasised that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and said that it "opposes any country challenging or threatening China's sovereignty and security under the
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US lawmakers push to end 'One China' policy, back Taiwan ties
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
US Representatives Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin and Scott Perry from Pennsylvania reintroduced a resolution urging the US to end its "One China" policy, resume formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan and negotiate a bilateral Taiwan-US free trade agreement.
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US introduces bipartisan bill to secure Taiwan's membership in IMF
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The bill urges the IMF to allow Taiwan to take part in its activities, offer employment opportunities for Taiwanese citizens, and extend its assistance to the island nation, Taipei Times reported.
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China flexes military might: Simulated Taiwan blockade aims to deter US in
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
China has made no secret of its desire to annex Taiwan, which it may do by cutting off supplies and imposing a blockade on the self-governing island. To thwart the US military from assisting Taiwan, the Chinese military recently conducted drills, according to a report by The Eurasian Time
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Taiwan announces arrival of new missile defence systems from the US by yea
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has announced that out of the three new weapons procurement contracts signed with the US in 2024, one of them will be delivered by the end of 2025, Taipei Times reported.
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Disinformation attacks from China doubled last year: Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The NSB reported 2.159 million cases of controversial information in 2024, with Facebook being the most vulnerable platform, seeing a 40 per cent increase in disinformation compared to 2023. Other platforms also saw significant increases, including Video platforms: 151 per cent increase, and
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US university launches Taiwan Studies program
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The University of Washington has launched a Taiwan studies track in its new East Asia Studies MA program, marking the first graduate degree in North America focused on Taiwan studies. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in Taiwan, joining a broader curriculum covering China, Jap
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Taiwan finalises delegation members for Trump's Presidential inauguration
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The group includes DPP lawmakers Wang Ting-yu and Chen Kuan-ting; KMT lawmakers Lee Yen-hsiu and Ke Ruchun; and TPP Legislator Chen Gau-tzu.
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US House approves bill authorising Taiwan defence funding
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The US House of Representatives has approved the National defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), which includes provisions to allocate USD 300 million for military assistance to Taiwan. This funding aims to strengthen Taiwan's self-defence capabilities, supporting initiatives in key areas like cy
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"Be rational, have self-constraint": Taiwan tells China to respect diploma
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticises China's interference in the diplomatic relations of other democratic countries, calling it "regrettable" that Beijing fails to understand normal diplomatic behaviours between democratic countries and thus frequently takes "provocative actions,
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Lai Ching-te's stopovers in Hawaii, Guam indicate Taiwan-US alliance to co
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Lai arrived in Hawaii on Saturday for a two-day stopover on his visit to Palau, Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu, and is due to make a stopover in Guam while on his return to Taiwan.
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"Severe breach of international law", says China on US arms sale to Taiwa
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Chinese Foreign Ministry's statement comes after the US Department of Defence announced that the Department of State has approved arm sales worth USD 385 million worth to Taiwan.
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