Taiwanese authorities have warned off several mainland coastguard vessels amid worries an incident could spark stand-off.
Island’s former de facto ambassador to Washington said to be travelling in private capacity. Beijing has urged Washington not to arrange ‘any form’ of official contact.
Request for 2025 budget is ‘historic investment in Taiwan’s security’, US State Department says, as Pentagon seeks US$500 million in arms support for island.
Peaceful reunification still preferred but Beijing will ramp up efforts aimed to intimidate, Taiwan’s intelligence chief tells lawmakers.
While Taiwan says it does not want an ‘arms race’ with Beijing, it is taking steps to prepare its troops for a potential war.
During a meeting with lawmakers, island authorities defend coastguard actions in an incident that led to the deaths of two mainland fishermen last month.
The small South Pacific state says it will uphold its relationship with Taipei and look at options to make it more durable.
The move adds to the pressure on Taiwan’s air defences and could limit its scope to respond in the event of coming under attack.
The Island’s defence chief made the comments as concerns grow that rising cross-strait tensions could escalate.
Hsia says he has no plans to meet mainland officials but is open to the possibility and would express condolences over the death of two mainland fishermen near Quemoy
Deaths of two mainland Chinese fishermen show the need for opening up lines of communication with Taiwan, observers say.
Mainland Chinese delegation to Quemoy will ‘find out the truth’ in latest incident to fuel cross-strait tensions.
Long overdue upgrade is part of Taiwanese navy’s efforts to modernise in the face of growing military pressure from Beijing, ministry source tells the Post.
It calls for an investigation into ‘malicious incident’ and accuses the island’s coastguard of using ‘violent and dangerous methods’. Coastguard says the fishermen drowned after their speedboat capsized while it was pursuing them for trespassing near Quemoy.
While the trip is certain to rile Beijing, analysts do not expect the PLA to respond with large-scale drills around the island.
Flip-flop slammed as ‘surprise raid’ by operators, as travel agents’ association questions legal basis and warns of protest during May 20 presidential inauguration.
Island’s defence ministry says 16 balloons have crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait since Friday. Analysts say it’s part of an effort to eliminate the de facto boundary and squeeze Taiwan’s air space.
Academic says public must understand Taiwan’s small allies are important in helping raise motions in UN to support taking part in international organisations.
Book by former security chief Su Chi says Ma had ignored advice to correct ‘misconceptions’ about mainland China
The runway at the Hualien base is the first of seven to be widened under a defence ministry programme.
Raytheon Missiles & Defence was awarded US$68 million contract to build and supply the missiles by 2028, defence department says. It’s part of an arms sale package approved by the Trump administration in 2017 aimed at helping Taiwan deter an attack from the PLA.
Han Kuo-yu, from the mainland-friendly KMT, won a vote with the support of two independents, a move one analyst says will be a ‘relief’ to Beijing.
Removal of six nautical mile offset risks loss of air defence depth and response time in case of cross-strait attack, analysts warn.
President Tsai Ing-wen is facing calls to lead the opening of renovated pier in assertion of Taiwan’s claims over disputed islet, contested by Beijing, the Philippines and Vietnam.
If Donald Trump defeats Joe Biden, the former US president’s unpredictability and America-first approach could prove a major headache for the incoming Taiwanese leader.
The TPP could make all the difference but its demands are putting both the Kuomintang and the ruling DPP offside.
William Lai is known to be headstrong and pro-independence. But analysts say the loss of legislative majority will act as a deterrent against any move to change Taiwan’s constitution.
Former White House officials offer support for island’s next administration following the DPP’s win in the weekend’s presidential election.
Beijing says the timing of Nauru’s decision followed intense attention on Taiwan over elections while Taipei says it refused demands to help Nauru pay debts.