The pagers, allegedly sourced from Israel, have left 37 dead and around 3,000 wounded. Investigations involve Taiwan, Bulgaria, Norway, and Romania. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that the parts in the pagers were not made in Taiwan. On Friday, authorities in Taiwan and Bulgaria denied any involvement in supplying thousands of pagers that exploded … Read more
The Liaoning carrier and two Luyang III-class missile destroyers sailed southwards. This marks the first time an aircraft carrier belonging to the Chinese Navy has been confirmed. Japan has been involved in tense incidents around disputed areas. Japan’s military reported Wednesday that a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan for the … Read more
The move is the first time in over two decades that the German navy has done so. Beijing views Taiwan as a renegade province and claims jurisdiction over the Taiwan Strait. Global tracking service MarineTraffic shows the vessels sailing into the Strait on a southerly course, west of Taipei. On Friday, the German defense minister … Read more
The pilot was rescued after the Mirage lost engine power during nighttime exercises. Taiwan’s air force relies primarily on US-built F-16 fighter jets, with at least seven lost in accidents. The Air Force has experienced a series of crashes, including one in 2022. On Wednesday, Taiwan’s air force grounded its fleet of French-made Mirage fighter … Read more
The decision to pass through the strait is yet to be made, with the weather expected to influence the outcome. The German navy is participating in regional exercises with France. China’s military has intensified its activities in the strait over the last four years. Two German warships are waiting for orders from Berlin to decide … Read more
The settlement includes compensation for the victims’ families and the repatriation of their bodies to China. The deal may help reduce tensions in the sensitive Taiwan Strait, which Beijing claims as its own. China condemned the incident in February and began regular patrols around Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago. After months of negotiation, Taiwan and China have … Read more
Taiwan conducted anti-landing drills on a strategic river to kick off the annual Han Kuang war games. The exercises aim to mimic actual combat, with no script and simulations focused on repelling a Chinese attack. On the first day of exercises in Tamsui, soldiers practiced laying mines and nets to thwart enemy landings. On Monday, … Read more
Taiwan’s parliament passed a reform package to increase government oversight. Opposition pushed for the reforms, which were opposed by the ruling party. The DPP, led by Lai Ching-te, lost its majority in parliament. On Tuesday, thousands of people protested outside Taiwan’s parliament after it passed a reform package to increase oversight of the government. The … Read more
He called on China to jointly shoulder the responsibility of regional stability with Taiwan. Lai extended overtures to Beijing to resume communications, which Beijing had severed since 2016. Beijing has increased military and political pressures on Taiwan. On Sunday, Taiwan’s president reiterated his openness to collaborating with China on building “mutual understanding and reconciliation,” despite … Read more
Taiwan’s defense ministry denounced the drills as “irrational provocations”. The exercises simulated a full-scale attack, targeting Taipei-controlled islands Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin. The drills also included a component to the east of Taiwan, which has long served as its military redoubt. China has commenced two days of military exercises around Taiwan, with its military … Read more
Taiwan experienced its worst earthquake in 25 years, resulting in over 600 stranded people. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hualien, killing nine and injuring over 1,000. Difficulty in escaping due to damaged roads is a common experience. A day after the island experienced its worst earthquake in 25 years, rescuers in Taiwan are working … Read more
The ministry also identified twenty of the aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s armed forces have used aircraft, Navy vessels, and coastal missile systems to monitor the situation. The highest number of detected activities was 33 Chinese warplanes around Taiwan in late January and early February. On Thursday, Taiwan’s defense ministry reported detecting 32 Chinese … Read more
China declares its commitment to “never compromise” on Taiwan’s issue. The announcement comes just days before pivotal elections in Taiwan. The US must adhere to the one-China principle, and honor relevant commitments. In its first military talks with the US since 2021, China has declared that it will “never compromise” on the issue of Taiwan. … Read more
The ministry accuses China of jeopardizing aviation safety. Taiwan is currently on high alert, monitoring Chinese military activities. China regards the island as its territory, a claim rejected by Taiwan’s government. On Sunday, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry detected three additional Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait, with one of them crossing the island. This incident … Read more
China sanctions five US defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan. Sanctions freeze assets and bar Chinese dealings with the targeted companies. China claims US actions violate sovereignty, security, and threaten Taiwan Strait peace. In retaliation for US arms sales to Taiwan and US sanctions against Chinese persons and companies, China slapped sanctions on five … Read more
Xi Jinping declared Taiwan would “surely be reunified” with China. Xi’s statement had a more assertive tone. The Taiwan issue has strained US-China relations. Xi Jinping, the president of China, declared again in his yearly New Year’s Eve speech that Taiwan would “surely be reunified” with China. His statement coincides with Taiwan’s important elections on … Read more
Thailand to waive visas for Taiwan & India to promote tourism. Thailand had already removed visa requirements for Chinese tourists. Thailand has already welcomed 22 million visitors. Thailand is set to eliminate visa requirements for travelers from India and Taiwan from the coming month until May 2024 in a move aimed at boosting tourism as … Read more
Typhoon Koinu whips pelting rain through Taiwan. The typhoon entered the Taiwan Strait late Thursday morning. Even the major southern port city of Kaohsiung was affected. Typhoon Koinu skirted the southern coast of Taiwan, resulting in one fatality, 304 injuries, and localized damage. The typhoon, classified as a category four storm with winds reaching up … Read more
Taiwan launched its first domestically-produced submarine, named “Haikun,” to bolster defense capabilities. President Tsai Ing-wen presides over the launch ceremony in Kaohsiung. The $1.54 billion diesel-electric submarine aims to be operational by the end of 2024. Taiwan has introduced its inaugural domestically-produced submarine as part of its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities amid concerns … Read more
Report cites 103 Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan, a recent high. Chinese fighter jets breached the informal median line in the strait. Other aircraft crossed the Bashi Channel, south of Taiwan. Taiwan’s defense ministry has issued a call to China on Monday, urging them to cease their “disruptive, one-sided actions” following a significant increase in … Read more
More than 10% of Japan’s population is now aged 80 or older. Japan’s elderly now constitute a record-high 29.1% of the population. Japan’s population has been steadily decreasing since the 1980s. Japan is grappling with a severe demographic challenge as more than 10% of its population is now aged 80 or older, according to the … Read more
Taiwan introduces scholarships to attract and retain international STEM students. Foreign offices are to be set up in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines to attract more global students. $162 million allocated; students eligible for government scholarships and company-sponsored living allowances. To achieve its 2030 goal of enrolling 320,000 international students, the Ministry of Education plans … Read more
Taiwan criticizes Elon Musk for recent comments about China. Taiwan’s foreign minister emphasized that the island nation is “not for sale.” China blocks X and other major Western social media platforms. In a firm response to Elon Musk’s recent assertion that Taiwan is an integral part of China, Taiwan’s foreign minister emphasized that the island … Read more
Philippines urges China to abide by international law. Malaysia files diplomatic protest over the map. China’s U-shaped line covers a vast portion of the South China Sea. Several Asian countries, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam, have dismissed a recent map released by China, which asserts its sovereignty claims over the South China Sea. … Read more
Terry Gou has announced his independent candidacy for the Taiwan presidential election in January 2024. Gou’s ambitions include propelling Taiwan to surpass Singapore’s economic prowess. Gou requires an ample number of nominations to officially qualify as a presidential candidate in November. Foxconn’s founder, Terry Gou, has announced his independent candidacy for the Taiwan presidential election … Read more
Taiwan’s vice president, William Lai, visited the US, drawing China’s ire. China sees Lai as a “troublemaker” and aims to safeguard its sovereignty. Taiwan condemns China’s actions and pledges appropriate response. China conducted air and sea exercises around Taiwan on Saturday as a response to the visit of Taiwan’s vice president, William Lai, to the … Read more
In response to Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai’s recent visit to the United States, which Beijing considers its rival, China initiated a series of military drills near Taiwan, demonstrating its displeasure with the island’s separatist actions. Termed a “stern warning” to separatist forces on the island, the military exercises were conducted to signal China’s claim … Read more
China vows “resolute and forceful measures” to protect sovereignty. Lai’s outspoken views on Taiwan’s status contrast with President Tsai Ing-wen. Chinese military activities around Taiwan escalate ahead of Lai’s departure. China has issued a strong response to Taiwan Vice President William Lai’s recent visit to the United States, promising “resolute and forceful measures” in reaction … Read more
