Taiwan signals cautious optimism after avoiding US tariff letter

TAIWAN – Taiwan indicated it was cautiously optimistic about talks with the US after it avoided getting a letter from the Trump administration notifying trading partners of new tariff rates. It would have been more favourable not to receive one of...

Taiwan begins 10-day military drills to counter Chinese threats

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan on Wednesday launched annual military exercises intended to guard against Chinese threats to invade, including using so-called “gray zone tactics” deployed by China that stop just short of open warfare. This year’s...

Taiwan kicks off military drills in face of China threat

Taiwan began its annual military drills on Wednesday with troops joined by the largest-ever mobilisation of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion. The "Han Kuang" exercises, which are being held at the...

Taiwan hails Nagasaki for allowing it to send attendees to peace ceremony

Taipei – Taiwan's government is pleased with Nagasaki's decision to allow it to send attendees to the peace ceremony on Aug. 9, the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing of the city, a spokesperson for Taiwan's foreign ministry said Tuesday. This...

Taiwan simulates attacks on military command in annual war games

TAIPEI – Taiwan launches its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defense officials said. The early stages of the annual Han Kuang...

Taiwan begins military drills to counter China threats

"The Han Guang exercise is nothing but a bluffing and self-deceiving trick by the DPP authorities, attempting to bind the Taiwanese people to the Taiwan independence cart and harm Taiwan for the selfish interests of one party," Chinese defence...

Taiwan: Insurers extend support to typhoon affected

Taiwanese insurers are speeding up claims payments and providing fee waivers to policyholders impacted by Typhoon Danas that hit the country on the 6 of July. The typhoon severely impacted southern Taiwan with record winds and strong rain, killing...

Taiwan’s China Airlines to launch free inflight wifi

Taiwanese flag carrier and SkyTeam member China Airlines (CAL) will begin providing free inflight wifi connectivity to all travellers across all cabins on select aircraft. The free inflight wifi service will be available on the airline’s Airbus...

Taiwan begins military drills to counter China threats

Taiwan begins 10-day military drills to counter Chinese threats

Taiwan Simulates China Invasion In Massive War Games

Home Asia Taiwan Simulates China Invasion In Massive War Games China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own and has intensified military pressure around the island over the last five years, including a string of war games. Taiwan has...

Taiwan to kick off military drills in face of China threat

TAIPEI — Taiwan will kick off its annual military drills on Wednesday, with newly delivered US high-tech rocket systems to feature in exercises aimed at preparing the self-ruled island for a Chinese attack. Troops will be deployed alongside the...

China’s change to flight path in sensitive Taiwan Strait raises safety concerns

TAIPEI – China’s unilateral move to open a third extension of the M503 air route in the sensitive Taiwan Strait raises safety concerns and challenges Taipei’s ability to manage its airspace, analysts said. The M503 flight path lies just 4.2...

China imposes export ban on companies tied to Taiwan’s military

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China imposed export controls Wednesday on eight companies tied to Taiwan’s military as the self-ruled island… TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China imposed export controls Wednesday on eight companies tied to Taiwan’s military as the...

Business News | Taiwan Hoping to Avoid Tariffs as It Continues Talks with Trump Administration Amid US Trade Action

Taipei [Taiwan], July 9 (ANI): Taiwan is hoping to avoid steep US import tariffs as it continues negotiations with the Trump administration, even as President Donald Trump announced high duties on 14 other countries. The island nation was excluded...

Annual exercise: Taiwan kicks off military drills in face of China threat

Taiwan began its annual military drills on Wednesday with troops joined by the largest-ever mobilisation of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion. The "Han Kuang" exercises, which are being held at the...

World News | China Imposes Export Ban on Companies Tied to Taiwan's Military

Taipei, Jul 9 (AP) China imposed export controls Wednesday on eight companies tied to Taiwan's military as the self-ruled island started annual military exercises. China's Commerce Ministry added eight Taiwan-based firms including aerospace and...

Scarlet fever cases in Taiwan hit five-year high

Taiwan last week recorded 245 medical visits for scarlet fever, the highest figure for the period in the past five years, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday. "We observed that scarlet fever-related visits in Taiwan began to...

AI, HPC demand push Taiwan's exports to new heights despite trade worries

Taiwan's June exports hit a record USD 53.32 billion, a 20th straight month of growth, driven by AI and high-performance computing demand. In June, Taiwan's exports reached a new monthly high of USD 53.32 billion, marking the 20th consecutive...

 Tinubu’s Promise To Make South East Region Taiwan Of Africa Is Laudable — Yih-Ping Liu 

1 The Taiwan Representative in Nigeria and Head of Mission, Taipei Trade Office, Lagos, Andy Yih- Ping Liu, in this interview with CHIBUIKE CHUKWU, appreciates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his bilateral visit to Saint Lucia. Liu also...