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India and Taiwan: Charles Li's book offers key insights on bilateral ties

By giving up diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognising PRC, India has voluntarily limited its negotiating space with China

Taiwan spots PLA jets, 10 warships near its waters; one enters ADIZ zone

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) is planning to introduce stricter regulations requiring civil servants at all levels to report or seek approval before visiting China or its territories

Taiwan's President pledges to buy more American goods as 32% tariff looms

Taiwan's president on Tuesday pledged to buy more American goods, including natural gas and oil, as the self-governing island seeks closer ties with the US while threatened with a 32% tariff from the Trump administration. By purchasing more US products that also include weapons and agricultural goods, Taiwan would not only create "more balanced bilateral trade" with the US but also boost its energy autonomy and resilience, said Lai Ching-te, the island's leader, while hosting a US congressional delegation. Lai also said the island would be willing to participate in US efforts to reindustrialise and lead the world in artificial intelligence. Rep. Bruce Westerman, chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, told Lai that the US produces a lot of food and fibre and is "always looking for more friends to share that with." Trade and economic ties between Taiwan and the US have grown closer in recent years. The island faces rising pressure from China, which sees the island as part of

Taiwan MND detects over 60 sorties of Chinese aircraft in its territory

From early morning until 8:15 am (UTC+8), a total of 61 PLA aircraft sorties and several naval vessels were detected, with many aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait

Why China's J-10C fighter jets should be a concern for US and Taiwan

US still leads in military aircraft, outnumbering several nations combined, but much of its fleet is ageing as China's air force rapidly expands, according to World Air Forces 2025 report

Taiwan sees 15 sorties of Chinese aircraft, eight vessels in its territory

According to Taiwan's MND, 15 out of the 15 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

China's small boat landings on Taiwan spark new security concerns

China has long sought to intimidate Taiwan with its massive navy, air force and the world's largest standing army, but it's mere dinghies that are now causing the most consternation. Taiwan's coast guard has documented five cases totalling 38 Chinese citizens crossing the 160-kilometre (100-mile) wide Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy from the authoritarian Chinese mainland, according to the body's deputy director-general Hsieh Ching-chin. That includes at least one case posted to Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, in which a man speaking with a strong mainland Chinese accent is seen planting a Chinese flag on what he says is a Taiwanese beach. Scenes in the background appear to show a stretch of coastline south of the capital Taipei. China claims Taiwan as its own territory, to be conquered by force if necessary. The man has not been found or publicly identified, and Taiwanese authorities are seeking to ascertain whether he received help from anyone o

Taiwan's Prez downplays US tariff tensions as 'frictions between friends'

The Taiwanese president said Tuesday that trade tensions between the United States and Taiwan are just frictions between friends in a show of optimism as tariff negotiations are underway with Washington. US President Donald Trump imposed 32 per cent tariffs on all imports from Taiwan as part of sweeping duties levied against all US trading partners last month. The tariffs on Taiwanese goods were subsequently lowered to 10 per cent for 90 days to allow for trade negotiations. Officials from both sides met in Taipei, the island's capital, last month for a first round of in-person talks, to be followed by another one in the coming weeks. In a speech marking his first year as president and focusing on Taiwan's strategies to defuse the effects of US tariffs and military threats from China, Lai Ching-te struck an accommodating tone despite the tariff pressure. The US and Taiwan have long cooperated and have also encouraged each other to grow, he said. There are bound to be frictions betw

Taiwan detects 21 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels in its territory

Of the 21 aircraft, 16 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern, southwestern, and eastern air defence identification zones (ADIZ)

China announces anti-dumping duties on US, EU, Japan and Taiwan

The commerce ministry's findings conclude a probe launched in May 2024, shortly after the U.S. sharply increased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, computer chips and other imports

Targeting telecoms, trade and power: China's strategy for a Taiwan showdown

China is more likely to launch cyber and economic warfare against Taiwan than a full-scale invasion, say experts, warning that Beijing could target energy, finance and telecom sectors

Taiwan bolsters air defence preparedness, test fires Land Sword II

As per the MND, Land Sword II possesses the capability of countering varied aerial threats, thereby significantly enhancing the protection of the force

Taiwan detects 35 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels in its territory

According to the MND, 25 of the PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 31 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels in its territory

MND also said that China launched satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) at 2:09 am (UTC+8) today

Taiwan detects 36 Chinese airplanes, 8 naval vessels near its territory

MND said that of the 36 sorties, 17 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zones)

Taiwan plans to tighten China travel rules for lawmakers, officials

The move comes amid growing concerns over the exposure of sensitive information through unofficial or undocumented exchanges during such visits

Taiwan detects 7 Chinese aircraft near its territory amid tensions

According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND), all seven sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone

Dixon, Inventec form joint venture to manufacture PCs and servers in India

Electronics manufacturing services company Dixon Technologies has entered into a joint venture agreement with Taiwanese IT hardware giant Inventec Corporation for manufacturing personal computers, components and servers in India. The joint venture, Dixon IT Devices Private Limited, will focus on manufacturing notebook PC products, desktop PC products, including components, and servers within India, according to a regulatory filing. "Dixon Technologies (India) Limited (Company) has on 30 April 2025 entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Inventec Corporation and Dixon IT Devices Private Limited, (JV Company), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (JV Agreement) for governing inter-se relationship of the Company and Inventec Corporation in respect of operation and management of the JV Company," the filing said. Under the terms of the agreement, Dixon Technologies will hold a 60 per cent stake in the joint venture, while Inventec Corporation will own the remaining 40 per cent.

Taiwan detects 34 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels near its territory

According to the MND, 27 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 20 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels near its territory

According to the MND, 18 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ)