Tag: taiwan
Hegseth warns China poses ‘imminent’ threat to Taiwan
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned of China posing an “imminent” threat to Taiwan, while urging Asian countries to boost defence spending and work with the US to deter war. While the US does not “seek to dominate or strangle China”, it would not be pushed out of Asia nor allow its allies…
Taiwan president will not attend Pope Francis’s funeral
Taiwan to send former vice-president despite Vatican being one of country’s few diplomatic allies Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, despite his foreign ministry saying earlier it was their “most important aim” in negotiations with the Vatican that he be there in person. The ministry announced on Wednesday that…
Taiwan President Defends TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Chip Investment
Trump Administration The Taiwanese chip giant TSMC’s plan to invest $100 billion in the United States has been met with anxiety and criticism in its home country. By Chris BuckleyMeaghan Tobin and Amy Chang Chien Reporting from Taipei, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan on Thursday sought to reassure his citizens that a plan by…
China berates US for changing state department language on Taiwan
US state department last week removed line from fact sheet saying ‘We do not support Taiwan independence’ China has called on the United States to “correct its mistakes” after a statement that Washington does not support an independent Taiwan was removed from the state department website. Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory and…
Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable
Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-owned vessel that is suspected of damaging an undersea internet cable, causing limited disruption. The Cameroon-registered vessel Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by Taiwan’s coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging…
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage. By Meaghan TobinMuyi Xiao and Amy Chang Chien Meaghan Tobin and Amy Chang Chien reported from Taipei, Taiwan. Muyi Xiao reported from New York. Taiwan is investigating whether a ship linked to China is responsible for damaging one…
China-Taiwan Relations: Rising Tensions Amid Military Drills and Political Statements
On October 14, 2024, China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, named “Joint Sword 2024-B.