US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China threat The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of an anti-tank mine-laying system to Taiwan amid the rising military threat from China The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
China Appoints New Taiwan Affairs Office Head Seasoned diplomat Song Tao’s responsibilities include formulating policies on the island, coordinating related legal affairs, and managing cross-strait business and cultural affairs Caixin Global · Dec 29, 2022
U.S. approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180 million The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Volcano anti-tank mine-laying systems to Taiwan for an estimated $180 million, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. Reuters · Dec 29, 2022
U.S. to impose mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers from China The United States will impose mandatory COVID-19 tests on travelers from China, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday, joining India, Italy, Japan and Taiwan in taking new measures after Beijing's decision to lift stringent zero-COVID policies. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Leadership contest stirs in 97-member Abe faction A leadership grab appears to have kicked off in the largest faction of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, involving LDP Policy Research Council chair Koichi Hagiuda and LDP House of Councillors Secretary General Hiroshige Seko. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 28, 2022
One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars sings in an Indigenous language Abao sings in the Paiwan language — not Chinese, which dominates Taiwan's pop music industry. Her popularity reflects the island's overdue recognition and awareness of Indigenous culture. WEKU · Dec 28, 2022
China slams Taiwan's 'cannon fodder' conscription decision China's government criticised Taiwan on Wednesday for seeking to use the Taiwanese people as "cannon fodder" by extending compulsory military service from four months to one year starting in 2024. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Taiwan to test arrivals from China for COVID from Jan 1 Taiwan will test arrivals from China for COVID-19 from Jan. 1 in response to a surge in cases there, the government said on Wednesday, joining other countries in stepping up controls on people coming from China. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
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Taiwan to extend compulsory military service to one year, citing China threat Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting in 2024, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, as the self-ruled island faces China's military, diplomatic and trade pressure. France 24 · Dec 27, 2022
Taiwan extends mandatory military service as tensions with China persist "Only by preparing for war can we avoid war, and only by being able to fight can we stop war," Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday. Axios · Dec 27, 2022
Taiwan extends mandatory military service amid China tension Taiwan announced it is extending its compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, a signal to Beijing and Washington it is serious about defending itself. Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022
Taiwan increases its compulsory military service as it faces pressure from China China has stepped up its military harassment of Taiwan, sending fighter planes and navy vessels toward the island on a near-daily basis in recent years. WEKU · Dec 27, 2022
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 27, 2022 Seko: Bolster ties with Taiwan TAIPEI -- Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Hiroshige Seko called for efforts to further improve Japan-Taiwan ties during a meeting in Taipei Monday with Su Tseng-chang, the premier of the Taiwan Executive Yuan.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022 Taiwan Extends Compulsory Military Service to 1 Year Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting in 2024, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, as the self-ruled island faces China's military, diplomatic and trade pressure. Taiwan, which split from the mainland in 1949 during a civil war, is claimed by China. The decades-old…
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022 Taiwan extends compulsory military service to 1 year Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting in 2024
ABC News · Dec 27, 2022 Taiwan to extend military service to one year to preserve 'democracy and freedom' amid growing China threat President Tsai Ing-wen announces that compulsory military service will be extended from four months to one year, after reporting China's largest-ever incursion into the island's air defence zone.
Reuters · Dec 27, 2022 Japan to deploy missile defence unit in Yonaguni, near Taiwan - Jiji Japan's Ministry of Defence will deploy a surface-to-air missile defence unit in Yonaguni Island, the country's westernmost island, near Taiwan, Jiji news reported on Tuesday.
Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022 Blockchain gets religion? Taiwan temple mints NFTs The Chinese sea goddess Mazu is big business in Taiwan and the blockchain could make it even bigger.
Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022 US blasts China’s military drills near Taiwan as ‘provocative’ The Biden administration criticized Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan this week as “provocative,” insisting it will continue helping the government in Taipei defend itself.
Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022 Taiwan to extend compulsory military service on China threat: govt source TAIPEI: Taiwan will announce on Tuesday a plan to extend compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, according to a senior government official, as the island deals with rising Chinese military pressure.
Reuters · Dec 27, 2022 Taiwan to extend conscription to one year, citing rising China threat Taiwan will extend compulsory military service to one year from four months from 2024 due to the rising threat the democratically governed island faces from its giant neighbour China, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2022 China stages biggest military incursion into Taiwan’s air defence zone A Chinese PLA J-16 fighter jet flies in an undisclosed location
Reuters · Dec 26, 2022 U.S. says it is concerned by China's 'provocative military activity' near Taiwan The United States is concerned by China's military activity near Taiwan, which it called "provocative" and "destabilizing," the White House said on Monday.