Tag: Taiwan Strait
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…
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…
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…
China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait into S.China Sea
BEIJING (Reuters) - The Fujian, China's third and most advanced aircraft carrier, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait…
Exclusive-Facing new China ‘grey-zone’ threat, Taiwan steps up sea cable patrols
By Yimou Lee, Fabian Hamacher and Ann WangON BOARD THE TAIWAN COAST GUARD SHIP PP-10079, Taiwan Strait (Reuters)…
US lawmakers urge ICAO to oppose China move to extend flight route near Taiwan
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) -A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged the UN's International Civil Aviation…
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…