Taiwan

China's PLA says conducted military exercise around Taiwan to warn US

China's military said on Wednesday it recently conducted an exercise around Taiwan as a "solemn warning" against its "collusion" with the United States

Energy war, chip-battle, Taiwan in focus at WEF in a turbulent world order

For the titans of commerce gathering in Davos this week, all of this marks a shift away from the era of ever-closer global ties, when big business thought it had succeeded in making the world flat

China announces military drills near Taiwan after Biden's remarks

China continues to regard Taiwan as its province even after decades of separate governance; Chinese President Xi Jinping even threatened to take the island, if needed

Tokyo: US President Joe Biden says no change in policy towards Taiwan

US President Joe Biden said his country's policy towards Taiwan remained unchanged, a day after his comments raised questions about whether Washington was shifting from its long-standing policy

US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan against China: Biden

President Joe Biden said Monday that the US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan, saying the burden to protect Taiwan is "even stronger' after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Beijing bristles at Joe's 'yes' for US intervention if China invades Taiwan

A surprised and agitated Beijing on Monday denounced President Joe Biden's assertion that the US would intervene militarily along with Japan if China invaded self-ruled Taiwan

Taiwan not included in launch of new Biden Indo-Pacific pact: Report

The US president is slated to highlight the launch of the framework as he meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday

Earthquake shakes area between Taiwan, Japan; tsunami alert not issued

Japanese authorities said a magnitude 6.6 quake struck off the southern and westernmost island of Yonaguni, which is about 110 kilometers (66 miles) east of Taiwan

Taiwan seeks to pass bills to protect 'core' tech from Chinese espionage

The amendments would increase prison time and fines for people who work with foreign entities to steal information about 'core' technologies, reported Taipei Times

Japan's PM Kishida warns Ukraine-like invasion of Taiwan by China

Kishida said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine might presage similar events in Taiwan unless Japan and its Indo-Pacific allies respond to a crisis on the self-governing island in a unified manner

Two jets from China enter Taiwan's air defense identification zone

Two Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker jets from China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday

With roughly 11,000 cases in a day, Taiwan faces largest Covid outbreak yet

In April, the island's central authorities announced that they would no longer maintain a zero-Covid policy like the Chinese government's in which they would centrally quarantine positive cases

Taiwan's Foxconn suspends operation of two factories in China due to Covid

The coronavirus spike in China began in early March, and since then the case rate has grown rapidly, with over 20,000 cases registered daily over the last three days

Taiwan's spy catchers hunt Chinese poachers of chip, tech talent

Home to industry giant TSMC and accounting for 92% of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing capacity, Taiwan possesses what China needs - chip expertise in spades

Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude strikes off Taiwan: US Geological Survey

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has been registered near the coast of Taiwan, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said

China warns US against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visiting Taiwan

The possible visit has not been confirmed by Pelosi's office or Taiwan's government

Int'l unity over Russia-Ukraine war makes China cautious towards Taiwan

While similarities between Taiwan and Ukraine cannot be drawn in a linear fashion, strong deductions can be made with regard to China's behavior toward Taiwan and the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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.

Poll confirms popular rejection of China's unification attempts in Taiwan

The survey found that 88.6 per cent approved of the government seeking closer cooperation with other democracies in order to safeguard peace in the Taiwan Strait

Scotland's Edinburgh passes resolution for greater cooperation with Taiwan

The resolution that was passed in an online plenary session also affirmed the ongoing exchanges between Taiwan and Scotland related to green and renewable energy, smart cities, technology, and culture