Donald Trump oversaw a steadily warming relationship, though one former adviser has said he saw the island as a bargaining chip.

Ambassador compliments Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Twitter after pair spoke via video link on Thursday.

Island was expecting US envoy to UN on Wednesday but her trip was called off hours beforehand amid Beijing‘s objections and fallout from attack on US Congress.

Kelly Craft will be the third senior American official sent to the island since August and the trip is certain to anger Beijing.

US takes rare step of giving schedule of talks, in which Clarke Cooper, assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs, will represent Washington.

Mainland China is using online trolls and false reports to try to undermine support for Tsai Ing-wen’s government, government-funded think tank says.

Taiwan’s culture minister says more restrictions are likely, targeting PLA and Communist Party publications.

In New Year’s Day speech, Tsai Ing-wen says she hopes for a gradual return to regular people-to-people exchanges with Beijing once pandemic eases.

Health minister says a child who arrived on the island from London on the weekend was confirmed with the new variant.

One act includes sanctions for Chinese officials who try to appoint the next Dalai Lama while the other seeks to strengthen Washington’s ties with Taipei.

Coronavirus containment measures paid off, businesses relocating from mainland China buoyed the economy, and Washington approved arms sales and sent officials.

Woman tests positive after contact with a New Zealand cargo pilot in Taipei.

Marines and coastguard to take part in drills, months after Japanese media reported mainland military planned an exercise simulating invasion of the islets.

Health certificates that use the phrase ‘will be deemed void’ and may result in passengers being refused entry on arrival, flag carrier says.

The Ta Jiang is armed with anti-ship missiles and stealth technology that will allow it take out much larger vessels.

Taipei may find it easier than Beijing to satisfy membership requirements – if the island can assuage Tokyo over a food ban relating to 2011 nuclear disaster.

The Field Information Communications System is as significant as other, more high-profile weapons Washington has sold to Taipei, analyst says.

Former assistant secretary of state Kurt Campbell tells security forum that many in Washington value strong relationship with Taiwan.

US defence security agency says communications system deal ‘will not alter’ the region’s basic military balance.

It would play a key role in an attack across the strait, or if China’s nuclear submarines launched missiles at US facilities in Japan and Guam, analysts say.

Supporters of the project say they can still help stop invasion from the Chinese mainland under the asymmetric warfare strategy

EPA boss Andrew Wheeler’s travel plans postponed one day after Taipei celebrated another high-ranking guest from Washington.

Domestically developed vessels will have US combat systems, with the first to be delivered to the navy by 2025.

Beijing is best advised to avoid being baited by US president, to prevent escalation into conflict, according to military insider.

Former Donald Trump aide notes close intelligence exchanges between Taipei and Washington on military threat from Chinese mainland.

Aircraft will be remain out of service until a safety inspection has been completed, deputy defence minister Chang Che-ping says.

Jet went missing hours after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen honoured a pilot who was killed in a crash last month.

Reports that American marines helped train their Taiwanese counterparts are dismissed by both parties.

Chang charged by Tsai with showing island’s willingness to help curb the pandemic and strengthen ties to shore up supply chains.

Trump made history when he spoke directly to the Taiwanese leader but much more is at stake now.