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Taiwan must invest in asymmetric weapons, warfare, says US military expert

The report compared military equipment sold to Taiwan during US President-elect Donald Trump's first term in office and US President Joe Biden's current term

Taiwan reports 4 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory

Of the 4 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 2 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's MND

Taiwan detects 17 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels near its territory

In response to the PLA's activities, the MND initiated war-preparedness drills at strategic locations across the island

China jeopardised peace with military threat: Taiwan defence ministry

Earlier MND had reported that 12 Chinese military aircraft, 14 naval vessels and 9 official ships were detected operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time)

Taiwan officials visit US for talks with President-elect Trump's aides

The visit by Lin and Hsu comes as China's military has stepped up activity near the Taiwan Strait

Taiwan urges China to stop 'provocation' amid rise in military activity

Taiwan Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo said Lai Ching-te's recent visit to diplomatic allies was a common practice of Taiwan presidents

First trade agreement under US-Taiwan initiative officially takes effect

The deal includes key commitments aimed at enhancing cooperation in areas such as domestic service industries and the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises

Taiwan detects 34 Chinese military aircraft, 16 vessels around territory

In response to the PLA's activities, the MND initiated war-preparedness drills at strategic locations across the island

US defence chief Lloyd Austin observes joint drills with Japan, Australia

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, Australia and Japan as he observed joint exercises Wednesday showcasing their closer cooperation as tensions grow in the region. Austin is in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security. Austin noted as he observed the trilateral Yama Sakura 87 exercises held at the Japanese army's Camp Asaka on the outskirts of Tokyo that the necessary equipment, munitions and people are in place and these are the things that will guarantee success if we ever get challenged on the battlefield. Japan, under a security strategy introduced in 2022, is pursuing a rapid military buildup to increase its deterrence against growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia, and has bolstered defense cooperation, especially with the United States and Australia. On Tuesday, during talks with Japanese officials, Austin praised the ...

China says it takes 'necessary steps' to defend sovereignty over Taiwan

A senior Taiwanese official said they believed the surge in activity was meant to send a political message to the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump

Chinese Councillor Chen Tsui-luan's prison sentence upheld by Taiwan's SC

Chen was found guilty of unlawfully pocketing NTD 4.49 million ($138,409) in government funds through fraudulent travel subsidy claims dating back to 2013

Taiwan detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 11 vessels around territory

In response to the PLA's activities, the MND initiated war-preparedness drills at strategic locations

China sends largest naval fleet in decades, threat level severe: Taiwan

Scale of current Chinese naval deployment was largest since China held war games around Taiwan ahead of 1996 Taiwanese presidential elections, Taiwan defence ministry said

First agreement under Taiwan-US trade initiative to come into force today

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the first agreement under the 21st Century Trade initiative that will come into force covers areas including anti-corruption

Taiwan raises alert as China deploys naval ships in possible drills

Such zones are temporarily reserved and allocated for a particular user during a set period, though other flights can pass through with permission from controllers, according to international rules

Taiwan detects 14 Chinese vessels, 7 military aircraft around its territory

Of the seven People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, six aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's north, southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory

In response to China's action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity

Taiwan's leader calls on China to avoid threats ahead of expected drills

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te called on China to open its arms rather than raise its fists as he wrapped up his first overseas tour since taking office in May. His remarks at a press conference Friday in Palau, a Pacific Island nation, came in response to widespread speculation that China will hold military drills around Taiwan in response to his trip. No matter how many military exercises and warships and aircraft are used to coerce neighbouring countries, they will not be able to win the respect of any country, he said. The president spoke a day after China's Foreign Ministry announced sanctions Thursday on 13 American companies and six executives in response to recently announced weapons sales to Taiwan. Taiwan and China split in 1949 during a civil war that saw the victorious communists take control in Beijing and the Nationalists setting up a rival government in Taiwan, an island of 23 million people about 160 kilometers off China's east coast. China's long-ruling Communist

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese military aircrafts, 13 vessels near its territory

In response to China's action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity

TSMC in talks with Nvidia for Blackwell AI chip production in Arizona

The agreement, if finalised, would secure another customer for TSMC's Arizona facility, which is scheduled to start volume production next year