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Five-day drill began with simulated PLA missile attacks targeting command centres, airports and military bases, source says.
Five-day drill began with simulated PLA missile attacks targeting command centres, airports and military bases, source says.
The island is relying on a varied stockpile to fend off any assault from across the Taiwan Strait.
The island is relying on a varied stockpile to fend off any assault from across the Taiwan Strait.
Taipei had been counting on Washington’s support for it to take part in the World Health Assembly, but now it’s in a difficult position.
Taipei had been counting on Washington’s support for it to take part in the World Health Assembly, but now it’s in a difficult position.
US$620 million deal ‘demonstrates the importance attached to our national defence security’, Taiwanese defence ministry says.
US$620 million deal ‘demonstrates the importance attached to our national defence security’, Taiwanese defence ministry says.
New rules allowing police to demand information from political groups in Taiwan and elsewhere slammed by Taipei.
New rules allowing police to demand information from political groups in Taiwan and elsewhere slammed by Taipei.
Both militaries have made their presence felt in the busy waterway south of Taiwan.
Both militaries have made their presence felt in the busy waterway south of Taiwan.
The journalists, who are from the Southeast Television in the mainland province of Fujian, must leave Taiwan on Friday morning.
The journalists, who are from the Southeast Television in the mainland province of Fujian, must leave Taiwan on Friday morning.
Self-governing territories’ move falls short of full recognition, but will help Taipei expand its diplomatic reach.
Self-governing territories’ move falls short of full recognition, but will help Taipei expand its diplomatic reach.
Mainland spokeswoman describes DPP as ‘black hand’ trying to undermine city’s prosperity and stability, while Taiwan hits back and opens new office to help fleeing Hongkongers.
Mainland spokeswoman describes DPP as ‘black hand’ trying to undermine city’s prosperity and stability, while Taiwan hits back and opens new office to help fleeing Hongkongers.
Su Chi, former head of the island’s National Security Council, says government should not delude itself over America’s ability or willingness to stop a PLA invasion.
Su Chi, former head of the island’s National Security Council, says government should not delude itself over America’s ability or willingness to stop a PLA invasion.
Taiwanese security source says American forces may have been responding to intelligence about the PLA Navy.
Taiwanese security source says American forces may have been responding to intelligence about the PLA Navy.
Anti-submarine, reconnaissance and transport aircraft all engaged in manoeuvres, South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative says.
Anti-submarine, reconnaissance and transport aircraft all engaged in manoeuvres, South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative says.
Travellers will be able to stay in designated area at Taoyuan airport in Taipei for up to eight hours, while visits for non-tourism purposes will also be permitted and some students will be able to return.
Travellers will be able to stay in designated area at Taoyuan airport in Taipei for up to eight hours, while visits for non-tourism purposes will also be permitted and some students will be able to return.
President Tsai Ing-wen hails ‘leap’ in development for island’s aerospace industry and underlines home-grown defence policy.
President Tsai Ing-wen hails ‘leap’ in development for island’s aerospace industry and underlines home-grown defence policy.
The mainland is using various indirect tactics to intimidate the island without engaging in conventional combat, observers say.
The mainland is using various indirect tactics to intimidate the island without engaging in conventional combat, observers say.
Government-funded agency will work with human rights and civil groups to help ‘asylum seekers’ with residency, settlement, employment and protection issues, official says.
Government-funded agency will work with human rights and civil groups to help ‘asylum seekers’ with residency, settlement, employment and protection issues, official says.
48-year-old set to take over as head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Washington next month.
48-year-old set to take over as head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Washington next month.
PLA aircraft crosses unofficial airspace boundary in Taiwan Strait after island launches missile-intercept drill.
PLA aircraft crosses unofficial airspace boundary in Taiwan Strait after island launches missile-intercept drill.
Yilan council votes to pre-empt Japan’s Ishigaki city by renaming chain the Touchen Diaoyutai islands.
Yilan council votes to pre-empt Japan’s Ishigaki city by renaming chain the Touchen Diaoyutai islands.
US Navy transport jet emits transponder signal, showing China and others its flight over island.
US Navy transport jet emits transponder signal, showing China and others its flight over island.
Taiwanese military says it detected a group of Su-30 fighters and sent jets to intercept them.
Taiwanese military says it detected a group of Su-30 fighters and sent jets to intercept them.
‘Result should be a warning to all politicians that the people can bestow power and can take it back,’ president says after Han Kuo-yu is ousted as Kaohsiung mayor.
‘Result should be a warning to all politicians that the people can bestow power and can take it back,’ president says after Han Kuo-yu is ousted as Kaohsiung mayor.
Under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, Taipei has held workshops on everything from cybersecurity to women’s empowerment.
Under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, Taipei has held workshops on everything from cybersecurity to women’s empowerment.
KMT politician was reportedly Beijing’s preferred candidate for presidency and analysts say scale of backlash shows growing resentment of mainland China’s actions.
KMT politician was reportedly Beijing’s preferred candidate for presidency and analysts say scale of backlash shows growing resentment of mainland China’s actions.
Han had been criticised for running as KMT candidate against the DPP incumbent, Tsai Ing-wen, just months after being elected mayor; if he is ousted, the fallout would mean a stronger DPP hold on Taiwan politics and a possible revamping of KMT leadership.
Han had been criticised for running as KMT candidate against the DPP incumbent, Tsai Ing-wen, just months after being elected mayor; if he is ousted, the fallout would mean a stronger DPP hold on Taiwan politics and a possible revamping of KMT leadership.
Despite backing the demonstrators in Hong Kong, leader has ‘not said anything in support of the American protesters’, political commentator and former opposition lawmaker says.
Despite backing the demonstrators in Hong Kong, leader has ‘not said anything in support of the American protesters’, political commentator and former opposition lawmaker says.
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Washington has lobbied hard for Taipei’s observer status but its withdrawal may harm the bid.
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Washington has lobbied hard for Taipei’s observer status but its withdrawal may harm the bid.
The 4,000-tonne vessel could be launched on Tuesday, while the island is to begin production of advanced training jets amid growing hostility from Beijing.
The 4,000-tonne vessel could be launched on Tuesday, while the island is to begin production of advanced training jets amid growing hostility from Beijing.
Lam Wing-kee said fleeing Hongkongers saw Taiwan as a step towards applying for asylum in the West.
Lam Wing-kee said fleeing Hongkongers saw Taiwan as a step towards applying for asylum in the West.
Only ‘shelter seekers’ who meet requirements will be eligible, and their applications will be closely scrutinised, Mainland Affairs Council says.
Only ‘shelter seekers’ who meet requirements will be eligible, and their applications will be closely scrutinised, Mainland Affairs Council says.