taiwan strait

G7 Foreign Ministers express concern over China’s “provocative” military drills around TaiwanG7 Foreign Ministers express concern over China’s “provocative” military drills around Taiwan

G7 Foreign Ministers express concern over China’s “provocative” military drills around Taiwan

The G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern over China's recent "provocative actions,"…

3 weeks ago
Switzerland warns China over escalating tensions after military drills near TaiwanSwitzerland warns China over escalating tensions after military drills near Taiwan

Switzerland warns China over escalating tensions after military drills near Taiwan

Switzerland has issued a warning to China, urging it to avoid escalating tensions after China conducted a live-fire exercise off…

1 month ago
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territoryTaiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected 17 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels and three official ships around…

2 months ago
China’s unannounced live-fire drill near Taiwan threatens regional security and maritime safetyChina’s unannounced live-fire drill near Taiwan threatens regional security and maritime safety

China’s unannounced live-fire drill near Taiwan threatens regional security and maritime safety

China has set up a live-fire training area just 40 nautical miles (75 kilometres) from Taiwan's port city of Kaohsiung…

2 months ago
Taiwan detects 30 Chinese aircraft; says 2 US naval vessels sailed through StraitTaiwan detects 30 Chinese aircraft; says 2 US naval vessels sailed through Strait

Taiwan detects 30 Chinese aircraft; says 2 US naval vessels sailed through Strait

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected 30 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels,…

3 months ago
Taipei Mayor Asks Chinese Officials To Ease TensionsTaipei Mayor Asks Chinese Officials To Ease Tensions

Taipei Mayor Asks Chinese Officials To Ease Tensions

The mayor of Taiwan’s capital urged visiting Chinese officials on Tuesday to prioritise peace and reduce the military tensions around…

5 months ago
French survey shows overwhelming support for TaiwanFrench survey shows overwhelming support for Taiwan

French survey shows overwhelming support for Taiwan

A majority of French respondents believe Taiwan's future should be decided by its people, according to an annual survey conducted…

5 months ago
Taiwan reports 17 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels near its territoryTaiwan reports 17 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels near its territory

Taiwan reports 17 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Saturday said that 17 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels were detected…

5 months ago
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territoryTaiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that 10 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and three official ships were…

5 months ago
US boosts Taiwan’s defence with USD 1.988 billion arms deal amid China tensionsUS boosts Taiwan’s defence with USD 1.988 billion arms deal amid China tensions

US boosts Taiwan’s defence with USD 1.988 billion arms deal amid China tensions

United States announced its approval for potential sales of radar systems and surface-to-air missile systems to Taiwan, with a total…

6 months ago
China is set to carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan StraitChina is set to carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait

China is set to carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait

China is set to carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, local media in the self-governed island…

6 months ago
Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity near its territory, detects 153 PLA aircraft, 14 naval vesselsTaiwan reports increased Chinese military activity near its territory, detects 153 PLA aircraft, 14 naval vessels

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity near its territory, detects 153 PLA aircraft, 14 naval vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has reported increased Chinese military activity near its territory. Taiwan MND said that 153…

7 months ago
China has no right to represent Taiwan: President Lai vows to resist “annexation or encroachment”China has no right to represent Taiwan: President Lai vows to resist “annexation or encroachment”

China has no right to represent Taiwan: President Lai vows to resist “annexation or encroachment”

Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te, has in a veiled reference to China over its claim on the island, stated that…

7 months ago
G7 calls for peace in Taiwan-strait, backs international participationG7 calls for peace in Taiwan-strait, backs international participation

G7 calls for peace in Taiwan-strait, backs international participation

Leaders of the G7 nations reiterated the importance of stability and peace in the Taiwan Strait in a joint statement…

7 months ago
Taiwan Strait crisis can mutate into war warns top US think tank Taiwan Strait crisis can mutate into war warns top US think tank 

Taiwan Strait crisis can mutate into war warns top US think tank

US think tank Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has listed the tensions between Taiwan and China as the top potential…

2 years ago

Taiwan sticks to its guns after Xi’s speech

Taiwan has responded to Chinese President Xi Jinping over his statement about separatist forces by saying that the island nation…

3 years ago

Taiwan to build warships and precision weapons to deter China

With increasing pressure from China in the East China Sea, Taiwan is planning to build new warships by 2025 and…

3 years ago

Taiwan President hits out at China for intimidation, pressure and trade obstructions

President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan has said that China's actions have led to rising tensions in Taiwan Strait and the…

3 years ago

China cries foul after Taiwan-US sign mega arms deal

Taiwan on Saturday thanked the United States for its fifth announcement of arms sales to Taipei this year - totaling…

3 years ago