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China to impose sanctions on US military firms for selling arms to Taiwan

The step follows China's strong objection to the United States authorising a potential $385-million sale of spare parts and support for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan

Taiwan, US territory Guam should defend freedom in region: Taiwan Prez Lai

Taiwan and Guam should work together to defend freedom and democracy in the region, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Thursday on a visit to the American territory. Guam was Lai's second US stop on an ongoing tour of the Pacific islands, following a visit to Hawaii last weekend. China's authoritarian government claims Taiwan as its territory and says the self-governing island must come under its control at some point in the future. Lai, in a speech to Guam's legislature, emphasized the shared values and strategic importance of Taiwan and Guam in the Indo-Pacific region. "Let us together become the crucial force in defending freedom, democracy in the first island chain, he said, referring to a string of islands off the Asian continent that includes Japan, Taiwan and part of the Philippines. The legislature passed a resolution welcoming Lai and extending appreciation for Taiwan's "significant contributions to Guam's economy and community, Speaker Therese Terlaje said. Lai called fo

Taiwan tells China to respect diplomatic norms amid rising tensions

China has spoken out against Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's phone call with US Representative Nancy Pelosi

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 ship near ADIZ

This incident follows a recent pattern of escalated manoeuvres by China around Taiwan, raising concerns over regional stability as Beijing continues to assert its claims over the island

Canada says Pacific trade pact open to new nations after Taiwan's complaint

Taiwan has few international trade agreements due to its diplomatic isolation because of pressure from China, which views the democratically governed island as its own territory

Taiwan Prez Lai's Pacific trip shows efforts to counter China's expansion

Taiwanese president arrived in Hawaii on Saturday for a two-day stopover en route to Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu, with a stop in Guam scheduled for his return journey

Taiwan prez meets Hawaii's Guv, members of Congress; China condemns visit

On a two-day visit to Hawaii, Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te met with the state's governor and congressional representatives as part of a Pacific island tour that has already triggered criticism from Beijing. On Sunday, China's Foreign Ministry said it strongly condemned US support for Lai's visit and lodged a complaint with the US. It also denounced a newly announced US weapons sale to Taiwan, a self-governing island that China claims as its own territory. China will closely monitor the situation's development, and take resolute and forceful measures to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, said the statement. Hawaii was Lai's first stop on a weeklong voyage that will later take him to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau. They account for three of the 12 countries Taipei has formal diplomatic relations with. Hawaii's Gov Josh Green on Saturday hosted Lai at the state's emergency management agency where they discussed disaster preparedness. Green, who w

Taiwan Prez thanks US for his Hawaii transit stop, vows to maintain peace

Earlier in the day, Lai visited the USS Arizona Memorial, where he laid a wreath to honour those who perished during the 1941 Japanese attack

US approves $385 mn arms sale to Taiwan amid growing tensions with China

According to the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the sale, which includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems, is expected to be delivered starting in 2025

Taiwan detects 18 Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels near territory

Notably, the latest Chinese military action is part of tensions between Taiwan and China, with frequent military activity by Beijing

Taiwan disappointed as trans-pacific trade pact ignores membership request

Taiwan has few international trade agreements due to its diplomatic isolation because of pressure from China, which views the democratically governed island as its own territory

Taiwan warns of China's growing censorship after textbook seizures

Chinese General Administration of Customs posted on Sina Weibo that its Fuzhou branch had confiscated three books imported from Taiwan, claiming they contained 'problematic maps'

Taiwan defence detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels near island

Notably, four of the detected aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan's ADIZ in both the northern and southwestern regions. The MND assured that the situation is being

Taiwan detects 8 Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels near its border

On Friday, Taiwanese President, Lai Ching-te attended the completion ceremony for the #ROCN Shuei-Sing Barracks. This base will serve as the new home for the Taiwanese Navy Underwater Operations Unit

Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity near its borders

On Friday, Taiwanese President, Lai Ching-te attended the completion ceremony for the #ROCN Shuei-Sing Barracks. This base will serve as the new home for the Taiwanese Navy Underwater Operations Unit

US commission recommends arms sales upgrade for Taiwan amid China tensions

While President Lai Ching-te's administration plans to address China's military threat with asymmetric defense strategies, the report states that China's gray zone military activities near Taiwan have

Trump's NSA pick Waltz raises concerns over China's Taiwan ambitions

Waltz also stressed Taiwan's strategic importance and the need to arm the country to deter a Chinese invasion

Taiwan seeks economic partnership with EU to boost semiconductor ties

Speaking at a Taiwan-EU investment forum in Taipei, Lai said that facing the threat of expanding authoritarianism, Taiwan and the EU must form a strong democratic umbrella and build secure supply

Taiwan's APEC envoy meets US President Biden, invites him to visit country

On Thursday, Taiwanese envoy held talks with US Secretary of State Blinken, where they discussed strengthening bilateral ties and ensuring peace and stability in the region

Japan PM meets Xi Jinping, voices concern over Taiwan, South China Sea

The two leaders meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru