The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Taiwan sees second Chinese air incursion as US agrees arms sale

Seventeen Chinese J-10 combat planes and four advanced Shenyang J-16 fighters entered Taiwan’s air defence zone.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2023

US approves selling Taiwan munitions worth $619 million

The U.S. has approved a round of arms sales to Taiwan consisting of $619 million worth of munitions for F-16 fighter jets

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Taiwan reports 21 Chinese air force planes entered its air defence zone

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday that in the past 24 hours it had spotted 21 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2023

Taiwan says 19 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defence zone

A total of 25 Chinese warplanes and three warships were monitored operating off the Taiwanese coast.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2023

Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says China sent 25 warplanes and three warships toward the island on Wednesday, as tensions remain high between Beijing and Taipei's main backer Washington

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Dwight Howard Competes in Taiwanese League’s Three-Point Contest (Video)

Just imagine reading that sentence in 2008.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1, 2023

Top US, Chinese defense officials haven’t spoken in 3 months

WASHINGTON — The top U.S. and Chinese defense officials haven’t spoken since November, the Pentagon said Tuesday, a sign of how recent strains over Taiwan and an alleged spy balloon have fractured communications between the world’s two most powerful armed forces.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom

The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday night. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills as well.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2023

How Commerce Can Save the Climate

The case for a green free trade agreement.

Foreign Affairs · Feb 28, 2023

White House: Federal agencies have 30 days to remove TikTok from devices

The ban follows similar actions from Canada, the EU and Taiwan.

Axios · Feb 28, 2023