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July 05, 2023

Asia

Taiwan’s Impossible Choice: Be Ukraine or Hong Kong

Taiwan draws two opposite lessons from Russian invasion of Ukraine

By Editors Desk

Taiwan reservists in reserve military training this year. People in Taiwan are following the war in Ukraine, but drawing different conclusions. CHIANG YING-YING/ASSOCIATED PRESS

April 16, 2023

Asia

In China, Germany’s foreign minister does not hold back—and is still welcomed

Annalena Baerbock made clear that any change to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait would be unacceptable

By Editors Desk

April 13, 2023

World

Emmanuel Macron’s blunder over Taiwan

The French leader has made a dangerous situation worse

By Editors Desk

April 09, 2023

Asia

China simulates hitting 'key targets' on Taiwan

China has simulated precision strikes against key targets on Taiwan and its surrounding waters during a second day of military drills.

By Editors Desk

REUTERS / A Chinese aircraft takes part in a drill around Taiwan

March 26, 2023

Americas

Honduras Establishes Diplomatic Ties With Beijing, Abandoning Taiwan

Central American nation’s recognition of Beijing as China’s only legitimate government leaves Taiwan with just 13 diplomatic partners

By Editors Desk

January 14, 2023

World

‘Frightening’: 90 days to world disaster if China invades Taiwan

This scenario could easily play out – and the repercussions for the globe would be devastating unless Australia and other countries step in.
Jamie Seidel

By Editors Desk

Chinese military helicopters fly past Pingtan island, one of mainland China's closest point from Taiwan in August 2022. Picture Hector RETAMAL / AFP.

January 09, 2023

World

Beijing deploys troops near Taiwan

The joint combat strike drills are intended to discourage separatism, according to Chinese officials

By Editors Desk

FILE PHOTO: People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy personnel stand under maritime signal flags. © Felix Wong / South China Morning Post via Getty Images

January 03, 2023

World

Ex-NATO chief lands in Taiwan

Anders Fogh Rasmussen is set to meet with the island’s president, Tsai Ing-wen

By Editors Desk

Former NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen speaks at an event in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2022. © Philip Davali / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP

December 27, 2022

Asia

Taiwan to Extend Mandatory Military Service in Face of Chinese Pressure

President Tsai Ing-wen says decision was extremely difficult

By Editors Desk

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said, ‘Peace depends on national defense, and national defense depends on the whole population.’ PHOTO: ANN WANG/REUTERS

December 25, 2022

Asia

China calls US a ‘direct threat’ to the world

Washington is making up excuses to preserve its “hegemony,” Beijing said

By Editors Desk

FILE PHOTO: China's defense ministry spokesman Tan Kefei © AP / Heng Sinith

November 27, 2022

Asia

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen quits as party chair after local elections

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the governing Democratic Progressive Party after its poor showing in local elections.

By Editors Desk

REUTERS Image caption, President Tsai Ing-wen said she took responsibility for her party's poor showing in Saturday's local elections

October 10, 2022

Asia

Elon Musk wades into China and Taiwan tensions

Beijing and Taipei have spoken out after Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said Taiwan should become a special administrative zone of China.

By Editors Desk

September 19, 2022

Asia

Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks

US President Joe Biden has again said the US would defend Taiwan in the event of an attack by China.

By Editors Desk

EPA / Taiwan carried out military exercises earlier this month

August 15, 2022

Asia

‘Years to rebuild’: Analysts’ ominous prediction for US after Taiwan war simulations

Top military experts have been quietly simulating the war that could break out over Taiwan. The results are grim for everyone involved.

By Editors Desk

While several analysts believe China is ultimately unwilling to step off the cliff and provoke all-out war, the US has been warned it must consider its resources if it becomes entwined in a territorial battle.

August 14, 2022

Asia

US Taiwan: Congress team follows Pelosi with second high-level visit in a month

A US congressional delegation has arrived for an unannounced visit to Taiwan, 12 days after a tour of the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

By Editors Desk

REUTERS / Taiwan's foreign ministry tweeted an image of members of the group being greeted at a Taipei airport

August 10, 2022

World

Crippling sanctions on China could be the weapon to stop war over Taiwan

There are many advantages for China if its blow-up over Taiwan turns into war – but there’s one move that could bring the Asian superpower to its knees.

By Editors Desk

August 10, 2022

Asia

China says 'mission accomplished’ around Taiwan

The military has announced the successful completion of assignments around the island, but added that regular patrols will continue

By Editors Desk

Projectile is launched from an unspecified location in China during long-range live-fire drills by the army of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. © AP / Lai Qiaoquan

August 10, 2022

Asia

China releases paper on Taiwan reunification

Foreign meddling means Beijing must retain use of force as an option, paper outlines

By Editors Desk

FILE PHOTO. A flag-lowering ceremony in Taipei. ©Annabelle Chih / Getty Images

August 05, 2022

World

China severs ties on key issues with US over Taiwan tensions

China has announced it is severing ties with the United States on a litany of key issues over the countries’ disagreement over Taiwan.

By Editors Desk

Amid tensions over Taiwan, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet in a face-to-face summit. Pictures: Agencies

August 05, 2022

World

China sanctions Pelosi

Restrictions on the US House speaker and family members come in response to her visit to Taiwan

By Editors Desk

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attends a press conference at the US Embassy in Tokyo. © AFP / Richard A. Brooks