Tag: Taiwan
China’s defense minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s defense minister renewed threats that his country would take over self-ruled Taiwan as…
Taiwan unveils first missile jointly developed with American arms company
Taiwan has unveiled a prototype cruise missile, developed jointly with a US arms maker and set to be…
Taiwan’s spending bonanza draws more foreign firms to its largest arms show
By Yimou Lee and Ben BlanchardTAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan opened its largest arms fair on Thursday, with about double…
Taiwan launches new civil defence guide, says not aiming to cause panic
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's defence ministry on Tuesday launched its newly updated civil defence handbook, saying the aim is…
US says China spreads ‘false’ World War Two narratives to pressure Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) -China is intentionally mischaracterising World War Two-era documents to put pressure on and isolate Taiwan given…
Taiwan updates security handbook wary of China threat
By Yimou Lee and Fabian HamacherTAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan will issue new security guidelines next week in an updated…
Taiwan’s energy dependence is ‘Achilles heel’ amid immense threat by China
Voters in Taiwan are headed to the polls on Saturday to decide whether Taipei should reignite its nuclear…
Taiwan votes on recalling opposition lawmakers and reviving nuclear power
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Voters in Taiwan are deciding Saturday whether to dismiss seven opposition members from the…
China says it is prepared for great effort towards peaceful ‘reunification’ with Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) -China said on Monday it stands ready to work with the greatest effort for peaceful "reunification"…
Flash flood sweeps campsite in north China, leaving 8 dead and 4 missing
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A flash flood swept through a campsite in north China, killing eight people and…
Typhoon Podul prompts schools and offices to close in Taiwan, with heavy rains expected
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Typhoon Podul prompted schools and government offices to close in Taiwan on Wednesday, with…
Typhoon Podul intensifies as it nears Taiwan
Thousands of people sheltered and fishermen secured their boats across storm-battered southern Taiwan on Wednesday as Typhoon Podul…