Taiwan

Taiwan president pledges to stand with military, safeguard nation despite Chinese “external threats”

As China launched its two-day-long military drills, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged to stand side by side with the military…

7 months ago

Taiwan retaliates: Expels China’s Coast Guard vessels near Matsu, Kinmen

As the Chinese ships entered restricted waters around Taiwan on Thursday, Taiwan's Coast Guard on Thursday drove China Coast Guard…

7 months ago

“Irrational provocations”: Taiwan condemns Chinese army exercises, vows vigilance amid rising tensions

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) issued stern condemnations of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) exercises near Taiwan, denouncing them…

7 months ago

Taiwan: Young protesters rally against tighter scrutiny by pro-China lawmakers

Thousands of predominantly young demonstrators encircled Taiwan's legislature late into Tuesday night, voicing their opposition to a move by opposition…

7 months ago

Taiwan detects 8 Chinese naval ships encircling it

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense (MND) detected the presence of Chinese naval ships around its vicinity on Tuesday. According to the…

7 months ago

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels around its vicinity

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense (MND) detected the presence of Chinese military aircraft and vessels around its vicinity on Monday. According…

7 months ago

Taiwan detects 18 Chinese aircraft, 4 vessels near island

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Saturday confirmed the detection of a significant presence of Chinese military aircraft and vessels…

7 months ago

China’s cyberattacks on Taiwan surge ahead of presidential inauguration

China's cyberattacks against Taiwan have increased to the extent of 2.5 million a day ahead of the presidential inauguration, the…

7 months ago

Chinese delegation walks out of Holocaust memorial event as Taiwan envoy speaks

A Chinese delegation walked out of a Holocaust memorial event in the Israeli city of Haifa in protest after Taiwan's…

8 months ago

Taiwan: Businessman, retired officers detained over suspicion of spying for China

A Taiwanese court approved the detention of a businessman and two retired officers on suspicion of spying for China, Taiwan…

8 months ago

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels operating near its airspace, waters

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that it detected six Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating…

8 months ago

Taiwan reports increased Chinese activity near its airspace, responds swiftly

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday confirmed heightened activity by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) near Taiwan's airspace…

8 months ago

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft breaching its Air Defence Identification Zone

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence Monday said it detected three military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around the island…

8 months ago

Taiwan detects seven Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels near its waters

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) said it detected seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating around Taiwan from…

8 months ago

Taiwan, US hold trade talks in Taipei, discuss agricultural products and forced labour

Taiwan's government expressed hope that the US will open its market to Taiwanese mangoes and pineapples, among other agricultural products…

8 months ago

Taiwan in peak period of weapon acquisition to strengthen “kill chain” functionality against China: Taiwan Defence Ministry

The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday said that the country is in the peak period of weapon…

8 months ago

Taiwan bans its people from working at China’s Confucius Institutes

Confucius Institutes (CIs), non-profit educational institutions funded by the Chinese government, have been added to a list of political, governmental,…

8 months ago

Taiwan preparing for possible increase in Chinese military drills after Taiwan’s President-elect takes oath

Taiwan is preparing for a possible increase in Chinese military drills are Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te assumes office. Concerns have…

8 months ago

Taiwan detects seven Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels around nation

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Tuesday said it detected seven Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around…

8 months ago

Taiwan urges China to resume talks “without preconditions”

The Taiwan government on Sunday urged China to resume bilateral exchanges "without preconditions" after China announced it would once again…

8 months ago

Taiwan tracks 22 Chinese military aircraft, amid mounting tensions

Taiwan detected 22 Chinese military aircraft circling the island country from Saturday morning, the Ministry of National Defence said. The…

8 months ago