The Latest Breaking News from Taipei

China militia boat spotted off Taiwan’s east coast for first time: Report

A Chinese fishing boat believed to be part of Beijing’s maritime militia has been spotted operating alongside a coast guard cutter and a research vessel off Taiwan’s Pacific coast, in what appears to be the first known sighting of such a vessel in the strategically sensitive waters.

The Times of India · Oct 8

Taiwan says US defence commitment unchanged as $14 billion arms sale hangs

Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo stated that the US commitment to arms sales has not changed. Koo mentioned that discussions about breaking the sales into smaller packages have not been confirmed. Meanwhile, current engagements between Taiwan and the US are contributing to Taiwan's military preparedness. Additionally, Taiwan's Foreign Minister and…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Taipei police raid gay bar, detain 51; 100 protest outside police station

Around 100 members of Taipei’s LGBTQ+ community protested on Sunday after police raided a gay bar the previous day and detained 51 people, an unusual move in Taiwan, which has long projected a liberal image and legal protections for sexual minorities.

The Times of India · Oct 4

India reserves third-party rights in Russia-EU CBAM trade dispute in WTO: Official

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK and the US are other countries that have reserved their third-party rights in the dispute, the Geneva-based official said.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Asian Games 2026: India crush Nepal 48-24 to reach women's kabaddi final

India's women's kabaddi team secured a spot in the Asian Games 2026 final by defeating Nepal. The match ended with a score of 48-24, showcasing the team's strong performance. India led 31-17 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the match. In addition to kabaddi, India had success in other…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Asian Games Kabaddi: Indian men's team tops group; enters semis

India's men's kabaddi team secured a convincing victory against Chinese Taipei, advancing to the semi-finals. They dominated the match, leading comfortably at halftime and maintaining their performance in the second half. This win marked India's fourth consecutive victory in the group stage of the competition. Meanwhile, the Indian women's kabaddi…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Trump-Xi summit: $14 billion Taiwan arms deal hangs over Washington talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to press US President Donald Trump to halt arms sales to Taiwan when the two leaders meet in Washington this week. Sources have informed Reuters that Beijing is likely to invoke a 1982 US-China agreement that commits Washington to gradually reducing weapons sales to…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Why Taiwan remains a key issue in China-US ties | Explained

China's President Xi Jinping will urge US President Donald Trump to halt arms sales to Taiwan. Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and a core interest, rejecting outside interference. Taiwan, a democracy, rejects China's sovereignty claims and seeks global engagement. The United States officially acknowledges China's "One China" policy but…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Trump's $14 billion 'bargaining chip': Taiwan arms sale looms over Xi summit

A proposed $14 billion US arms sale to Taiwan is emerging as one of the most sensitive issues hanging over US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, with Beijing pressing Washington to keep the deal on hold while Taipei tries to make the case that…

The Times of India · Sep 21

Taiwan minister makes rare China visit for APEC amid tensions with Beijing

Taiwan's labour minister Hung Sun-han travelled to China on Sunday to attend an APEC human resources ministerial meeting, marking the first ministerial-level visit to the country by a member of President Lai Ching-te's administration as Beijing continues to step up military and political pressure on Taipei.

The Times of India · Sep 20