Tag: Taiwan
China creates Day of Taiwan’s Restoration as part of sovereignty claims over island
BANGKOK (AP) — China said Friday it is creating a new holiday called the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's…
Taiwan bans officials attending Chinese events to mark island’s ‘retrocession’
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwanese officials have been banned from attending events held by China next week to mark the…
Taiwan president unveils ‘T-Dome’ air defence system to counter China threat
By Yimou Lee and Ben BlanchardTAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan will build a new multi-layered air defence system called "T-Dome"…
Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president to stress need for strong defence in keynote speech
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will stress the need for strong defences to preserve peace through strength…
China honing abilities for a possible future attack, Taiwan defence report warns
TAIPEI (Reuters) -China is increasing the frequency of its military activities around Taiwan and developing new equipment to…
If Trump convinces China to abandon force against Taiwan he deserves Nobel prize, Taiwan president says
TAIPEI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump should get the Nobel Peace Prize if he is able to convince…
EU says UN resolution only switched China representation, did not mention Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) -The United Nations resolution that led to Beijing assuming China's seat from Taipei was about switching…
China takeover of Taiwan would threaten US too, Taiwan president says
TAIPEI (Reuters) -A Chinese takeover of Taiwan would also threaten U.S. homeland interests and would embolden Beijing to…
Senior US senator wants to boost pressure on China over Taiwan
By Patricia Zengerle and David BrunnstromWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on…
Taiwan tracking China activity but cannot say if there will be more drills post-national day
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan is tracking Chinese activities for any early warning signs but cannot answer hypothetical questions about…
Defeat of Ukraine would embolden China towards Taiwan, Taiwanese officer says in Poland
By Ben BlanchardTAIPEI (Reuters) -If Russia defeats Ukraine it will embolden China's moves towards Taiwan and Taipei hopes…
China tightens rules for electric vehicle exports by requiring permits from 2026
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China will tighten the rules for exporting electric vehicles by requiring automakers to obtain…