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Senior US lawmaker says doing everything possible to speed up Taiwan arms deliveries

A senior U.S. lawmaker said on Friday he was doing everything possible to speed up the delivery of weapons to Taiwan, suggesting other countries that have the arms could sell them onto the island with U.S. government permission.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2023

Taiwan welcomes Czech delegation after Honduras shifts allegiance to China

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, seeking closer ties with Western democracies in the face of Chinese pressure, welcomed a large Czech delegation to the island on Monday, a boost for Taipei after once-loyal ally Honduras switched allegiance to Beijing.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Who are Taiwan’s formal diplomatic allies?

China has stepped up pressure on Taiwan since Tsai Ing-wen was first elected president of the self-ruled island in 2016.

Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2023

Taiwan premier, cabinet submit resignations ahead of reshuffle

Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang submitted his resignation along with that of his cabinet to President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday ahead of a widely expected government reshuffle, but there was no immediate word about his successor.

Reuters · Jan 19, 2023

Taiwan officer reveals details of rare interaction with NATO

A Taiwan air force officer revealed details on Wednesday of a rare interaction between the island's military and NATO, describing how he had attended a six-month academic programme with senior officials in Italy.

Reuters · Jan 11, 2023

Former NATO boss urges countries to show China consequences if it attacks Taiwan

Democratic countries should make it clear the "severe economic consequences" China would face should it move against self-governed Taiwan, the former NATO secretary-general said during a visit to the island on Thursday.

Reuters · Jan 5, 2023

Taiwanese train for war after year of crises

As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, private companies are stepping forward to prepare Taiwanese civilians for war.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022

Japan lawmaker in Taiwan says China threat needs more military spending

Japan needs to increase its military spending in the face of the "grim reality" of the threat from China and North Korea, a senior member of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said on Sunday during a visit to Taiwan.

Reuters · Dec 11, 2022

Taiwan's air force band boosts morale, patriotism on the front line

Taiwan's air force may be on the front lines of defending against China's daily incursions into the skies near the democratically governed island, but for downtime and to boost morale they have a secret weapon - their own band.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

China threat vaults local issues onto centre stage in Taiwan elections

China's belligerence towards Taiwan and the future of the island's democracy are taking centre stage in campaigns ahead of local elections next week, a key test of the ruling party's support before a presidential vote in early 2024.

Reuters · Nov 18, 2022