China deployed planes and ships to encircle Taiwan on Monday, in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a “stern warning” to “separatist” forces on the self-ruled island. Beijing has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control and Monday’s drills represent its fourth round of large-scale war games in the past … Read more
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that 27 Chinese military aircraft and six naval boats were spotted operating around Taiwan between 6 a.m. (local time) on Sunday and 6 a.m. (local time) on Monday. According to Taiwan’s MND, 19 of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the … Read more
The United States has announced the largest-ever military aid package worth $ 567 million for Taiwan issued under the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), Focus Taiwan reported citing CNA. The PDA enables the US to swiftly deliver equipment and weapons from its existing stockpile to allied nations during crises. In July 2023, US President Joe Biden’s … Read more
Thailand’s Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday, paving the way for it to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex couples. The bill comes after more than two decades of effort from activists and politicians, after previous drafts did not reach parliament. With the support of … Read more
Taiwan’s quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday, but only minor damage was reported and no casualties and major chipmaker TSMC said it saw no impact on operations. Largely rural and sparsely populated Hualien was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on April 3 … Read more
As Thailand prepares for its high tourism season, the country has made a significant decision to attract more tourists by temporarily removing visa requirements for travelers from India and Taiwan. This policy change will take effect from November 10, 2023, and continue until May 10, 2024. Thailand has been actively implementing strategies to revitalize its … Read more
Taiwan has called on China to cease its “destructive unilateral actions” after more than 100 Chinese warplanes and nine navy ships were detected in the vicinity of the self-ruled island. Beijing maintains territorial claims over Taiwan and has been applying increased diplomatic and military pressure on Taipei in recent years. Taiwan’s defense ministry reported that … Read more
Taiwan’s foreign minister, Joseph Wu, has firmly rejected billionaire Elon Musk’s assertion that Taiwan is a part of China and emphasized that Taiwan is “not for sale.” Musk made these comments during a business summit, where he likened Taiwan to Hawaii, describing it as an “integral part” of China. The issue underscores the ongoing tensions … Read more
Typhoon Haikui is set to directly hit Taiwan, making it the first typhoon to do so in four years, announced Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Sunday. As the storm approaches, nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated from high-risk areas in eastern Taiwan. Haikui currently boasts a sustained wind speed of approximately 140 kilometers per hour. … Read more
In an attempt to combat a steep decline in birth rates and the overall population, Taiwan is enticing women with a variety of incentives to encourage them to have more babies. By 2035, Taiwan is projected to have the lowest birth rate in the world, with only 140,000 births recorded in 2022. To address this … Read more
Taipei: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Germany on Tuesday to help maintain “regional order” during a meeting with senior German lawmakers who are visiting the island on a trip that Beijing has condemned. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has been heartened by support from Western democratic allies in the face of … Read more
A plan to extend compulsory military service in Taiwan to one year from the current four months will be announced on Tuesday, a senior government official said, as the island deals with rising Chinese military pressure. The office of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said she will call a national security meeting on Tuesday morning to … Read more
China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the island, Taiwan’s defense ministry said Monday, after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions in a US annual defense spending bill passed on Saturday. READ | China COVID: Residents paying price for not having exit plan for … Read more
Days after devising a plan to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war that drew flak from Ukraine, billionaire Elon Musk came up with a plan to relieve tensions between China and Taiwan. He suggested handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing could be helpful. “My recommendation…would be to figure out a special administrative zone for Taiwan … Read more
Washington: Economic sanctions, the primary means the United States has used for years to try to exert pressure on North Korea, have abjectly failed to halt its nuclear and missile programs or to bring the reclusive northeast Asian state back to the negotiating table. Instead, North Korea’s ballistic missile program has become stronger and it has … Read more