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Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels near its territory

Taiwan in its response, sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems

China's new regulation to not affect Taiwan's law enforcement at sea: CGA

The China Coast Guard implemented the new regulation amid territorial disputes between Beijing and Manila near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea

US approves new $360 mn arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment

The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a new USD 360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the island hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support material, the State Department said in a statement that is sure to draw condemnation from China. The announcement was not unexpected but it comes at a time of high tension between Washington and Beijing, which regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to consolidate by force if necessary. The sale includes 291 Altius-600M systems, which are unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, with warheads. It also includes 720 Switchblade drones known as extended-range loitering munitions, the State Department said. It said the sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient's continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability. It will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, milita

In a first in Southeast Asia, Thailand passes marriage equality bill

LGBT advocates called the move a "monumental step forward," as Thailand would be the first nation in Southeast Asia to enact marriage equality legislation

Taiwan alert after China's nuclear submarine surfaces in Taiwan Strait

Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said they have a "grasp" of the intelligence situation, but declined to say how they were monitoring it or give details

After 2-yr delay, Taiwan to receive anti-tank missiles from US by year-end

The timeline update came during a legislative session in response to queries from ruling Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker Wang Ting-yu about the delivery schedule

Taiwan issues warning over Chinese influence in political party recruitment

The statement was prompted by social media posts made by Taiwanese singer R-chord on June 14 and actress Alexis Ho on June 15

Amidst Chinese cyberattacks, Cisco to set up cybersecurity centre in Taiwan

Democratically governed Taiwan, which Beijing views as its own territory, has repeatedly complained of cyberattacks coming from China

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese Army aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its territory

According to Taiwan's MND, four of the PLA aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwest Air Defense Identification Zone

Minda Corp partners with Taiwan firm to locally produce sunroof for PVs

Auto components maker Minda Corporation on Friday said it has inked a pact to form a joint venture with Taiwan-based HSIN Chong Machinery Works Co to locally produce sunroofs for passenger vehicles. The 50:50 partnership aims to localise the production of sunroof and closure technology products. "This collaboration underscores our commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat, as we strive to deliver comprehensive system solutions encompassing product design, development, and manufacturing for passenger vehicles," Minda Corporation Chairman & Group CEO Ashok Minda said in a statement. HSIN Chong Machinery Works Chairman Roger Hsi said the company is looking forward to collaborate with Spark Minda to expand its footprint in India's growing vehicle market to develop and manufacture innovative integrated automotive sunroof and closure systems for next-generation vehicles. The company is confident that this partnership will effectively channelise the complementary strengths of both organisations ..

Taiwan detects 8 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels near its territory

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

Taiwan detects 23 Chinese fighter jets, 7 naval vessels near its territory

Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, has long been a contentious issue in China's foreign policy

Taiwanese firm MediaTek designs Arm-based chip for Microsoft's AI laptops

The software company's plans take aim at Apple which has released its own Arm-based chips for Mac computers for roughly four years

Taiwan detects 13 Chinese military aircraft, 9 naval vessels near territory

This latest incident adds to a series of similar provocations by China in recent months, as Beijing continues to flex its military muscles and assert its dominance in the region

Man on speedboat was acting on his own, no reason to be suspicious: China

According to the Taiwan authorities, after travelling in his little boat across the 160 km Taiwan Strait, which divides the island nation from China, the guy was taken into custody by coast guard

Taiwan probes how Chinese fishing boat entered strategic river mouth

Taiwanese authorities are investigating how an alleged former Chinese naval officer sailed a small boat into a strategic river mouth that leads to the capital of the self-governing island republic. The small boat was detected off the coast but apparently was not interdicted until it began interfering with ferry traffic across the Tamsui River, which flows from the mountains of inner Taiwan into the 160-kilometer (100-mile) -wide Taiwan Strait that separates Taiwan and China, which split during a civil war in 1949. The boat's pilot was identified as a 60-year-old former officer in China's People's Liberation Army Navy surnamed Ruan, the official Central News Agency said, raising questions as to whether the voyage was an attempt to test Taiwan's detection and defense capabilities amid rising Chinese threats to conquer the island it claims as its own territory. The Taiwan Strait is a key transit point for global commerce but is also known for its winds and tides, raising speculation ov

Tensions rise as Chinese aircraft, vessels intrude near Taiwan's territory

As the situation in the Taiwan Strait continues to unfold, regional stability hangs in the balance, with any escalation posing significant risks

Taiwan slams China and Pakistan on misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758

According to Focus Taiwan, MOFA issued a press release Monday stating that resolution 2758 only addresses the issue of China's representation in the United Nations and does not mention Taiwan at all

Ex-Trump official Colby warns against Chinese surprise attack on Taiwan

Colby said that the military needed to be strengthened so it could deliver any immediate response against Chinese aggression

Taiwan calls China's protest over Modi-Lai messages 'utterly unjustified'

Taiwan on Friday said China's "outrage" over a "cordial" exchange between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is utterly unjustified as threats and intimidation never foster friendship. The comments by the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry came a day after China protested an exchange of messages between Modi and Ching-te, saying it opposes all official interactions between Taiwan and countries having diplomatic relations with Beijing. "#China's outrage at a cordial exchange between the leaders of 2 democracies is utterly unjustified. Threats & intimidation never foster friendships," the Taiwanese foreign ministry said on X. "#Taiwan remains dedicated to building partnerships with #India underpinned by mutual benefit & shared values," it said. On Wednesday, Lai greeted Modi on the National Democratic Alliance's victory in the Lok Sabha polls and said Taiwan was looking forward to enhancing the "fast-growing" ties between the two sides. "My sincere ...