Taiwan braces for ‘big deal’ presidential election as China’s shadow looms
Corruption and the cost of living have trumped concerns about a belligerent neighbour in close race for the presidency Deep in the mountains of Hsinchu...
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Taiwan considers joining international criminal court to deter potential China invasion
Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan Taiwan’s government is considering joining the international...
Weather tracker: Typhoon Koinu causes disruption in Taiwan
Heavy rain and strong winds force schools and businesses to shut and leaves thousands without power Typhoon Koinu made landfall in southern Taiwan on Thursday...
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency, pledging to fix China ties
The billionaire has touted his business experience, saying it was the ‘era of entrepreneurs’ rule’ The billionaire founder of tech giant Foxconn, Terry Gou, has...
‘Ukrainian strategy has become a model’: Taiwanese beef up military to face China threat
Conscripts will serve longer in attempt to improve current crop of ‘strawberry soldiers’ who bruise too easily For many people in Taiwan, the threat of...
China simulates strikes on Taiwan from aircraft carriers as drills enter third day
Ship-launched J-15 fighter jets have previously never been seen inside the democratically ruled island’s air defence zone China’s military is practising ship-launched strikes on Taiwan...
China sanctions US figures after Taiwan president’s talks with House speaker
US thinktank and Reagan Foundation targeted, as well as Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the US, in row over President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip China–Taiwan tensions...
China launches military drills around Taiwan after US House speaker meeting
Three-day operation comes after Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen met with Kevin McCarthy in California China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday, in what it...
Taiwan monitors for missiles as China begins second day of military drills
Show of force comes after Taiwanese president Tsai met US House speaker McCarthy this week, despite Beijing warning against it China-Taiwan tensions explained in 30...
China begins military drills around Taiwan after US speaker meeting
‘Combat readiness’ exercises come after Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen met US house speaker Kevin McCarthy this week, angering Beijing China-Taiwan tensions explained in 30 seconds...
