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Taiwan's CPC seeks LNG for Jan-Feb after nuclear outage: sources

It is seeking cargoes for delivery in January and February, although details of its exact requirements were not immediately clear.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 09:28am

World

Taiwan sees role as arms supplier for West as launches new warship

The United States is Taiwan's main foreign source of weapons. Most countries shy away from arming the island, wary of angering Beijing and loosing valuable commercial contracts with the world's second-largest economy.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 12:03pm

US arms sales to Taiwan in 2020 total $5bn amid China tensions

Here is a timeline of the weapons packages as notified by the US government to Congress.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 09:15am

Business & Finance

Taiwan November exports up again, boosted by new phones

Last month, Taiwan's statistics agency raised its full-year export growth forecast to 3.84% compared with 2019, from a previous forecast of a 0.1% decline.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 02:12pm

World

Taiwan to protect sovereignty with new submarines amid China tensions

Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has been for years working to revamp its submarine force, some of which date back to World War Two, and is no match for China’s fleet, which includes vessels capable of launching nuclear weapons.

Published 24 Nov, 2020 03:06pm

World

Taiwan scrambles fighters as Chinese jets again fly near island

“ROCAF scrambled fighters, and deployed air defence missile system to monitor the activities,” the ministry said in a tweet.

Published 19 Sep, 2020 04:11pm

World

Taiwan calls for global defence against China 'threat'

Wu said a war with China "can be a real possibility if you look at the Chinese way of threatening Taiwan".

Published 16 Sep, 2020 08:31pm

World

Taiwan's opposition KMT cancels China talks

China views democratic and self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to one day seize it -- by force if necessary.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:24pm

Markets

Taiwan urges international alliance to safeguard regional stability

Tsai regards Taiwan as a de facto sovereign nation, but has resisted any formal declaration of independence.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:49pm

World

Taiwan opens office in breakaway state Somaliland

Somaliland's foreign minister told reporters Monday that an ambassador was "already working" on setting it up.

Published 18 Aug, 2020 01:48am

Markets

US plan for 'highest level' Taiwan visit in decades angers China

Washington remains the leading arms supplier to the island but has historically been cautious in holding official contacts with it.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:11am

Markets

Hong Kong demands Taiwan officials sign 'one China' document for visa renewal

The move comes after Taipei criticised a new security law imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing.
The official said the move was unprecedented and presented an "unnecessary political obstacle" for Taipei-Hong Kong ties.

Published 17 Jul, 2020 05:52pm

World

Taiwan fears China 'hostage diplomacy' through HK security law

Tsai has warned of "countermeasures" should the new security law cause any "damage" to Taiwan.

Published 16 Jul, 2020 06:49pm