The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Taiwan says Arizona governor to visit on Tuesday

(Corrects duration of visit)

Reuters · Aug 30, 2022

Arizona governor to focus on semiconductors in Taiwan visit

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has arrived in Taiwan for a visit focused on semiconductors, the critical chips used in everyday electronics that the island manufactures

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Taiwan shoots at Chinese drone after president warns of 'strong countermeasures'

Taiwan fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which buzzed an offshore islet on Tuesday shortly after President Tsai Ing-wen said she had ordered Taiwan's military to take "strong countermeasures" against what she termed Chinese provocations.

Reuters · Aug 30, 2022

Biden to ask for approval for $1.1bn arms sale to Taiwan: Report

Proposed sale of anti-ship and anti-air missiles comes amid heightened tension across the Taiwan Strait.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2022

Biden plans to ask Congress to approve $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan- Politico

The Biden administration plans to ask the U.S. Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources, amid heightened tensions with China.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

China dismisses Taiwan complaints on drone harassment

China on Monday dismissed complaints from Taiwan about repeated harassment by Chinese drones very close to Taiwanese-controlled islands as not anything "to make a fuss about", prompting Taipei to label Beijing as nothing more than thieves.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

How India looks at the Ukraine and Taiwan crises

Even as Russia’s Ukraine invasion completed six months on August 24, India voted against a Russian m

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022

Palau VP delegation quarantined in Taiwan after 2 get virus

Palau’s vice president and her eight-member delegation have been quarantined in Taiwan after two of them tested positive for the coronavirus

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

India accuses China of ‘militarisation of the Taiwan Strait’ as row over navy vessel grows

Accusation is reportedly the first time the Indian government has used the descriptor and comes as tensions rise over Sri Lanka port visit

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022

Thai industry left at the altar

Heightened geopolitical tensions are tipped by some analysts and economists to trigger a spillover effect, with one possibility the relocation of industries to this region, including Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Aug 28, 2022