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PLA may get 'complete capability' to attack Taiwan by 2025: Defence min

Taiwan's Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-chang expressed concern that China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) would have the 'complete capability' to attack Taiwan by 2025.

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping to hold talks amid new tensions over Taiwan

Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will speak Thursday, their first conversation in four months coming amid new tension between Washington and Beijing over China's claims on Taiwan

China may declare no-fly zone over Taiwan ahead of Nancy Pelosi's visit

The Biden administration officials are concerned that China could seek to declare a no-fly zone over Taiwan ahead of a possible visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as an effort to upend the trip

US military believes it's not a good idea for Pelosi to travel to Taiwan

President Joe Biden said the US military believes it is not a "good idea" for House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to travel to Taiwan as planned

Asian stocks outside China see greater outflow than previous market crises

Global funds offloaded a net $40 billion of equities across seven regional markets last quarter, exceeding any three-month period characterised by systemic stresses since 2007

Ford India denies talks with Taiwan's Foxconn for selling Chennai unit

Automobile firm is finalising a severance package with 2,000 employees working at the factory

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes central Taiwan coast, no injuries reported

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook Taiwan on Monday morning. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

China's sovereignty claims over Taiwan Strait false, says Taiwan

'Taiwan will continue to work with like-minded countries to jointly uphold rule-based international orders and promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region'

China's military activity around Taiwan threatens region: US Defence Secy

Austin noted a steady increase in provocative and destabilising military activity near Taiwan, including almost daily military flights near the island by the People's Republic of China.

China's military activity around Taiwan threatens region: Lloyd Austin

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stressed American support for Taiwan, suggesting at Asia's premier defense forum that recent Chinese military activity threatens to change the status quo

Taiwan independence: China threatens to go to war, says report

Despite their lack of formal diplomatic ties, Washington is Taiwan's strongest backer and source of arms, and US law requires it to treat threats to the island as matters of 'grave concern.'

Iran, Taiwan reject Indian tea shipments citing phytosanitary issues

Taiwan and Iran have rejected three containers of tea sent from India due to phytosanitary issues and presence of pesticides beyond permissible limits

Japan's PM Kishida warns Ukraine-like invasion of Taiwan by China

Kishida said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine might presage similar events in Taiwan unless Japan and its Indo-Pacific allies respond to a crisis on the self-governing island in a unified manner

Taiwan's MediaTek open to outsource chip production to local fab units

MediaTek, which designs chips and gets them manufactured in fabs for the mobile device market, competes with US-based Qualcomm, in India as well as globally

China demands US stop trade talks with Taiwan, threatens consequences

China's government accused Washington of jeopardising peace after US envoys began trade talks with Taiwan aimed at deepening relations with the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing.

China says it conducted 'readiness patrol' in seas, airspace around Taiwan

China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up its military manoeuvres around the island over the past two years or so

Top Gun's Maverick risks China's anger with Taiwan flag on jacket

The sequel "Top Gun: Maverick" features Tom Cruise's character wearing a bomber jacket with the Taiwanese flag, something considered an independence symbol by authorities in Beijing

Covid-19 in Taiwan: Insurers brace for over $1 bn in payout amid outbreak

Insurers are looking to limit their losses on policies after underestimating the extent of the Convid-19 cases in Taiwan

Taiwan revises down 2022 GDP growth forecast hit by Covid, inflation

Gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to rise 3.91% this year, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics said, down from 4.42% growth forecast in February.

US does not support Taiwan independence but will strengthen ties: Blinken

Biden administration is not seeking a "Cold War" with China but wants Beijing to adhere to international rules: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken