Upcoming polls in Taiwan should be free from outside interference: US
Taipei: A top US official has said the upcoming polls in Taiwan should be free from “outside interference”.
China sends 31 aircraft, 4 ships to Taiwan strait: Taiwanese Defense Ministry
Beijing: The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Friday that the island’s armed forces registered 31 aircraft and four ships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) approaching the island during the day.
Taiwan offers to help China in handling COVID-19 crisis
Taipei: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has said her region is ready to assist China in combating the recent surge in COVID-19.
Cross-strait conflict with China: Taiwan extends mandatory military service
Taipei: The Taiwanese government is going to extend its mandatory military service to one year to better train soldiers to take on mainland Chinese forces in the event of a cross-strait conflict, media reports said on Tuesday.
German firms splash out billions on Taiwan supply chain
Taipei: German companies are expanding their supply-chain links with Taiwan over the past three years to meet the challenges set by the Covid-19 era, media reports said.
Chinese live-fire drills endanger security: Taiwan
Taipei: Taipei's Defence Ministry on Wednesday slammed China for its planned live-fire military drills in the six maritime areas near Taiwan from August 4 to 7, saying it is an "attempt to blockade the island" and poses a threat to regional security.
China suspends export of natural sand to Taiwan: Ministry
Beijing: The export of natural sand to the Taiwan region will be suspended starting Wednesday, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said.
Beijing steps up use of combat aircraft in Taiwan sorties
Beijing: Beijing has steadily increased the number of combat aircraft flying into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone and further south in the Bashi Channel which analysts have described as part of its efforts to expand its reach around the island, media reports said on Monday.
China warns US that any attempt to make Taiwan independent will trigger military action
Beijing: China has warned the US that any attempt to make Taiwan, a region which has been engaged in a dispute with Beijing for a long time, independent will trigger military action.
US will continue to strengthen its relations with Taiwan: Price
Washington: The United States will continue to strengthen its relations with Taiwan amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Thursday.
Taiwan says 19 Chinese warplanes recently entered its air defence zone
Taipei: Taiwan government has said a large incursion of Chinese military jets occurred in its air defence zone on Sunday, giving fuel to trigger conflict with Beijing.
Taiwan says 28 Chinese military planes flew into its air defence zone
Taiwan: Taiwan's Ministry of Defence said as many as 28 Chinese military planes flew into the country's Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ) on Tuesday.
China’s ‘gray zone’ warfare against Taiwan reaching high point: Expert
Being: Experts believe that Taiwan is facing increased threats from China through the expanded deployment of "gray zone conflict" tactics, media reports said.
Mounting tension: 7 Chinese warplanes, US aircraft entered Taiwan air defence zone
Beijing: Seven Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Sunday, amid heightening tension between the two countries, media reports said.
US urges China to stop intimidating Taiwan
Beijing: The US government has urged China to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan.