Amid the excessive ongoing military exercises by China in the South China Sea and its growing quest to dominate Taiwan, the US State Department has approved military-technical assistance to Taiwan for an estimated cost of USD 108 million on Friday. The deal is the US’ fourth arms sale to the […]
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Taiwan raids 10 Chinese firms over poaching of chip engineers
Taiwan authorities raided ten Chinese semiconductor companies for illegal poaching of chip engineers and other tech talents as the chip war between Taipei and Beijing worsened. The raids were conducted in Taiwan’s capital Taipei and the semiconductor hub, Hsinchu. This is the second time in three months that such raids […]
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Taiwan expresses regret over no World Health Assembly invitation
Taiwan has expressed regret that the island is yet to receive an invitation to the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), scheduled to take place in Geneva. The key gathering of global health officials will take place from May 22-28, which will be the first in-person World Health Assembly (WHA) […]
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China demonstrates prowess of ‘Lhasa’ destroyer, may aim smaller rivals like Taiwan: Reports
Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s second Type 055 stealth guided missile destroyer the Lhasa tested the vessel’s air defence, maritime attack and anti-submarine capabilities in a three-day military exercise in Yellow Sea on May 15, stated Global Times. Analysts said (PLA) Navy’s second Type 055 large destroyer the Lhasa tested the vessel’s air defence in […]
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Chinese immigrant attacks US church over hatred for Taiwan
A Chinese immigrant opened fire at a Taiwanese church in the US state of California on Sunday, killing one and injuring five. David Chou, 68, was apparently motivated by hatred of Taiwan in the wake of rising tensions between the two neighbours. The suspect secured church doors church in Laguna […]
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China’s ‘historical claim’ over Taiwan refuted by Mao Zedong: Dutch ex-diplomat
A former Dutch diplomat Gerrit van der Wees said that the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) leader Mao Zedong had refuted claims over Taiwan. Pointing out the glaring historical inconsistencies of China’s position on Taiwan’s status over time, Wees said that Mao Zedong, in 1937, reportedly told American journalist Edgar Snow, […]
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Taiwan’s Foxconn suspends operation of two factories in China due to Covid-19
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn, Apple’s main supplier of electronic components, has suspended operations of two factories in the eastern city of Kunshan due to COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post reported on Monday. In April, Taiwanese company Pegatron, which assembles iPhone smartphones for Apple, suspended the operation of two […]
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11 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air defense identification zone
Eleven Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday, local media reported. In response, the Ministry of National Defense sent aircraft, issued radio warnings, and deployed air defence missile systems to track the 11 Chinese planes. Seven Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, one Shaanxi Y-8 EW electronic […]
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Four Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air defense identification zone
Four Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday, local media reported. The aircraft was identified as a Shenyang J-11 fighter jet, a Shaanxi Y-8 EW electronic warfare plane, and in a rare appearance near Taiwan, a CAIC WZ-10 attack helicopter and a Russian-made Mi-17 cargo […]
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International unity over Russia-Ukraine war makes China cautious towards Taiwan
China under Xi Jinping will be cautious and calibrated in its behaviour towards Taiwan after witnessing the international community’s unity and reaction after Russia’s war on Ukraine. While similarities between Taiwan and Ukraine cannot be drawn in a linear fashion, strong deductions can be made with regard to China’s behavior […]
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US plans semiconductor alliance with Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan
The US has proposed forging a semiconductor industry alliance between the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan in a move to prevent China from gaining dominance over the strategic sector. However, South Korea is not fully on board with the idea proposed by America, Taiwan News reported citing Business Korea. “Cooperation […]
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Two Chinese fighter jets, helicopter enter Taiwan’s air defense identification zone
Hours after Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailed through the Taiwan Strait, two Shenyang J-11 fighter jets and a Harbin Z-9 anti-submarine helicopter entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday. The Ministry of National Defense informed that Taiwan’s Air Force jets issued radio warnings telling the Chinese aircraft to turn back immediately, reported Taiwan News. The military also said […]
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Chinese fighter jet enters Taiwan’s air defense identification zone
A Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday, marking the 12th intrusion this month. A single People’s Liberation Army Air Force Shenyang J-16 fighter jet flew into the southwest corner of Taiwan’s ADIZ, Taiwan news reported citing the Ministry of National Defense (MND). In response, […]
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USA Bans Maps that Show Taiwan as Part of China
Some Taiwan media and politicians have been hyping a move of US ban on the use of maps that “inaccurately” depict Taiwan island by the US Department of State. Experts warned that this is a “dangerous” move of the US trying to blur the concept of one-China principle and launch […]
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Taiwan to join international sanctions against Russia over military operations in Ukraine
Taiwan will join the international sanctions against Russia over the latter’s military operation in Ukraine, the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry said on Friday. “The government deeply regrets that Russia, instead of resolving disputes through peaceful diplomatic negotiations, has chosen to use force and intimidation in bullying others,” the ministry said in a statement. “In order to compel Russia to halt its military aggression […]