While one EU delegation is visiting China, an 11-member group is strengthening ties with Taiwan. The lawmakers are emphasizing shared security interests and economic partnerships as the basis for cooperation.
By Amelie Richter
Taiwan is not attending the WTO Ministerial Conference. Host country Cameroon had described the island as a “province of China.” The United States sees this as yet another attempt by Beijing to intimidate Taiwan.
By Redaktion Table
US intelligence agencies say China is not planning a near-term invasion of Taiwan. There are reportedly no plans for a forceful takeover by 2026, and no fixed timetable for unification.
By Redaktion Table
China is offering Taiwan energy security in exchange for a "peaceful reunification." Taipei considers its energy supply to be secure and plans to import gas from the United States this summer.
By Ning Wang
Controversial issues in trade talks between the world's largest economies are to be separated from less sensitive areas. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has confirmed the postponement of his trip to China.
By Manuel Liu
After an unusually long pause, Chinese military aircraft are again flying around Taiwan. Taiwan’s parliament cleared the way on Friday for US weapons deliveries.
By Ning Wang
A US Navy aircraft passed through the airspace of the Taiwan Strait over international waters on Wednesday. China, on the other hand, has surprisingly scaled back its activities in the region.
By Fabian Peltsch
Taiwan's parliament is arguing over a special defense budget of almost USD 40 billion. It is intended to create more security against a Chinese invasion but is causing domestic political conflict and pressure from the US.
By Redaktion Table
In her first speech after winning the parliamentary election, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of the military and economic threat posed by China. She also said she intends to push ahead with Japan’s rearmament.
By Ning Wang
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te wants to step up efforts to strengthen the island’s defenses in order to ensure its security. The move follows a final trade agreement reached between Taiwan and the United States.
By Ning Wang
