Taiwan

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Taiwan Unveils First Domestically-Produced Military Submarine

Taiwan on Thursday unveiled its first domestically-produced submarine. The development comes as the island strengthens its defenses amid fears of a potential Chinese invasion, with Pres. Tsai Ing-wen stressing that this achievement had previously been deemed impossible....

Military

China Says Drills Around Taiwan Target 'Arrogance' of Separatists

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokeswoman Zhu Fenglian stated on Wednesday that recent military drills around the island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own, were held to fight the “arrogance” of Taiwanese secessionist forces....

Military

Taiwan Urges China to Stop 'Continuous Military Harassment'

Taiwan's defense ministry has called for Beijing to end its 'continuous military harassment' after 103 Chinese military aircraft were reportedly spotted in the waters separating the two nations between Sunday and Monday....

World

Taiwan Responds to Musk Comments

Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu on Wednesday criticized Elon Musk for his recent comments about Taiwan, adding that the island doesn't belong to the People's Republic of China and 'is not for sale.'...

Politics

Report: China's Navy Begins Large-Scale Pacific Drills

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has reportedly launched this week unannounced military drills in waters between Taiwan, the Philippines, and Guam, allegedly the largest ever involving an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific.

Military

Report: China's Navy Begins Large-Scale Pacific Drills

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has reportedly launched this week unannounced military drills in waters between Taiwan, the Philippines, and Guam, allegedly the largest ever involving an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific....

Military

Taiwan: Foxconn Founder Announces Presidential Bid

Foxconn founder Terry Gou announced on Monday for Taiwan's presidency in the Jan. 2024 election, saying he wanted to unite the opposition and ensure that Taiwan doesn't become "the next Ukraine."

Taiwan

China Conducts Military Drills Near Taiwan

On Saturday, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army launched military exercises in the waters and airspace around Taiwan reportedly to test its forces' capability in coordinated operations.

Military

China Condemns Taiwan VP's US Visit

On Sunday, China threatened to take "resolute and forceful measures" to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, after Taiwanese Vice President William Lai arrived in New York over the weekend.

China

Taiwan Vice President Vows to Fight Authoritarianism During US Stop

During an official transit stop in New York on Sunday, Taiwanese Vice President William Lai stated that Taipei would "not be scared nor cower" in the face of the "threat of authoritarianism."

Politics

US Announces $345M Taiwan Military Aid Package

On Friday, the US announced a new $345M military aid package for Taiwan.

Military

TSMC Delays Arizona Chip Production

On Thursday, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) said it had to delay the start of production at its Arizona plant due to a shortage of skilled workers.

United States

China Protests Planned US Visit by Taiwanese Official

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday criticized plans for William Lai, Taiwan's vice president, and presidential frontrunner, to visit the US next month.

Politics

White House Approves Potential $440M Arms Sales to Taiwan

On Thursday, the Pentagon revealed that the US State Department had approved two potential deals with Taiwan, possibly selling up to $440M worth of ammunition and logistic support to the East Asian state.

United States

Taiwanese Minister to Make Rare UK Trip

Despite having no formal diplomatic ties with the UK, Taiwanese Minister of Digital Industry, Audrey Tang, will make an unusual high-level ministerial trip to Britain this week.

World

US Accuses PRC Ship of 'Unsafe’ Action in Taiwan Strait

The US Indo-Pacific Command has accused a Chinese warship of behaving in an "unsafe manner" toward a US destroyer Saturday after the ships came within 150 yards (137 meters) of each other in the Taiwan Strait.

Military

US, Taiwan Sign New Trade Deal

The US and Taiwan inked their first deal under a new trade pact intended to deepen trade and economic ties between both countries, the US Trade Representative's press office said on Thursday, prompting PRC pushback.

Politics

US, Taiwan Reach Trade Pact

On Thursday, the US and Taiwan agreed to the first stage of a bilateral trade initiative, which was unveiled last June, marking their first official trade deal during the Biden admin., in a move that draws them closer amid mounting pressure from mainland China.

Politics

Truss Visits Taiwan, Urges West to Counter China

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday called for the West to choose between appeasing Beijing or taking action to prevent war, arguing that a new Cold War has already started.

Politics

Warren Buffett Sells Stake in Taiwan Chipmaker

According to a Monday filing, American business magnate Warren Buffett’s conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, has sold all its shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over worries about Taiwan's "uncertain" future.

World

Taiwan Says F-16 Deliveries Delayed, Working to Minimize Damage

Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Thursday that the delivery of 66 advanced new F-16Vs from the US has been delayed due to supply chain disruptions.

Military

Senate Democrats Launch Renewed Effort to Counter China

Senate Democrats on Wednesday launched a renewed effort to develop new bipartisan legislation to bolster US competitiveness with China, building on the 'strong foundation' set last year by the 'Chips and Science' Act....

Politics

Taiwan Claims Chinese Combat Drone 'Encircled' Island

The Taiwanese defense ministry said Friday that a long-range TB-001 Chinese combat drone had circled the island as 38 warplanes and six navy vessels were detected around Taiwan in 24 hours from Thursday morning.

Military

US Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait Following China Drills

The US Navy's 7th Fleet stated on Monday that the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius made a "routine" passage through the Taiwan Strait a day earlier, nearly a week after China ended its latest round of military exercises in the region.

Military

Philippines, US Launch Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills

The US and the Philippines on Tuesday kicked off their biggest-ever joint military exercises amid the rising rivalry between Washington and Beijing in the disputed South China Sea....

Military