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US-Taiwan Working Group meets to expand Taiwan's participation in internat
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Officials from the US and Taiwan held consultations in Washington on Wednesday to expand Taiwan's meaningful participation in the United Nations system and in other international forums. The details of the meeting were shared by the US Department of State on Saturday.
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China in 2025- More trouble lies ahead
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
One critical area to watch in the coming year will be Sino-US relations after Donald Trump begins his second presidential term. Since Trump's election on November 5, 2024, and even before he is inaugurated on 20 January, China has pulled off many outrageous feats and set preconditions for
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China extends tariffs on n-Butanol imports from US, Taiwan, Malaysia
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
On Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce (MoC) announced that anti-dumping duties on n-butanol imports from the US, Taiwan, and Malaysia will remain in place for another five years, effective from today.
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China warns US: Taiwan is "first red line that cannot be crossed" in bilat
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Following the White House announcement of arms sales and assistance to Taiwan, China's foreign ministry said that the "Taiwan issue" is the core of China's interests and the "first red line that cannot be crossed in China-US relations."
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"Taiwan is a major issue for world peace," says Trump during meeting with
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
During the meeting, Trump also presented a book of photos with the word "peace" written inside, which was given to Akie Abe to pass on to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Although Trump has not yet met with Ishiba, Japanese media reported that Ishiba may visit the US next month before
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China denies existence of Taiwan's defence ministry
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
China's Foreign Ministry denied the existence of Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) following the arrival of US-made M1A2T Abrams tanks in Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated, "There is no such thing as the 'Ministry of National Defence' in Taiwan," while u
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First US-Taiwan trade initiative pact takes effect
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The first agreement under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade officially came into effect yesterday, marking a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations. The pact addresses areas such as customs, regulatory practices, and anti-corruption measures, while both sides continu
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Taiwan boosts defence readiness amid Chinese warship movements
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan's military initiated war-preparedness drills after reports of Chinese warships and coast guard vessels entering the Taiwan Strait and Western Pacific for extended missions. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) reserved airspace near Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, prompting Taiwan to
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Pelosi voices strong support for Taiwan's global participation during call
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed strong support for Taiwan's inclusion in international organisations during a phone call with President Lai Ching-te, emphasising its importance for regional security and the global economy. The discussion highlighted Taiwan's bipartisan backing
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Lai Ching-te's stopovers in Hawaii, Guam indicate Taiwan-US alliance to co
Updated : 1 year, 3 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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Taiwan Lai thanks US for his transit stop in Hawaii; reiterates commitment
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the US for facilitating his Hawaii transit stop, where he highlighted Taiwan's dedication to peace and stability.
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Trump won't abandon Taiwan due to semiconductor prowess: Taiwan Deputy FM
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Following Donald Trump's victory in the United States presidential election, Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu said that Washington under Trump's leadership will not abandon Taiwan due to its semiconductor prowess.
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