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Taiwan: War with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences

TAIPEI: War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defences including with precision missiles.

Bangkok Post · Oct 10, 2022

Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences

War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defences including with precision missiles.

Reuters · Oct 10, 2022

Taiwan's president to unveil economic policies, reaffirm democratic ties in National Day speech

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to strengthen the island’s economy and deepen ties with democratic allies in a National Day speech on Monday, amid the risk of a global recession and after unprecedented military drills by China.

Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022

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Taiwan president to pledge to bolster combat power as China tensions rise

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to bolster the island's combat power and determination to improve its defences in a major speech on Monday, at a time when tensions with China have risen dramatically.

Reuters · Oct 9, 2022

Chinese civil war refugee proclaims love for Taiwan flag amid rising tensions ahead of Taiwan National Day

Ahead of Taiwan's national day, Chang Lao-wang hangs 30,000 Taiwanese flags around his "National Flag House" in the northern city of Taoyuan.

ABC News · Oct 8, 2022

Palau says committed to supporting Taiwan despite 'mounting aggressions'

The president of Palau said on Thursday that his small Pacific island nation is committed to supporting Taiwan despite "mounting aggressions", offering his strong backing at a time Beijing is ramping up pressure against Taipei in the region.

Reuters · Oct 6, 2022

Taiwan says it will not rely on others for defense

Taiwan will not rely on others for its defense, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, while welcoming a U.S. commitment to the democratically governed island's security during what she called Chinese encroachment on its sovereignty.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

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Taiwan launches English language TV channel to give it more international punch

Taiwan launched its first English-language news, lifestyle and entertainment television channel on Monday to give it a bigger voice internationally at a time China when is squeezing the island's footprint and seeking to assert sovereignty.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

Taiwan adds new amphibious warfare ship to defence inventory

New addition to Taiwan’s navy is part of a initiative by President Tsai Ing-wen to foster defence self-sufficiency.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2022

Taiwan inducts new amphibious ship in push to bolster indigenous defence industry

Taiwan's navy took delivery on Friday of a new, domestically made amphibious warfare ship that can be used to land troops and bolster supply lines to vulnerable islands, part of President Tsai Ing-wen's defence self-sufficiency push.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Taiwan’s military needs overhaul amid China threat, critics say

TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the Senate contemplates sending large sums of security assistance to Taiwan, independent defense analysts here are urging U.S. lawmakers to maximize their leverage at a sensitive time in cross-strait relations.

Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022

Taiwan Ex-military Chief Urges Combat Preparedness Amid Rising China Threats

Former top Taiwanese defense official Admiral Lee Hsi-ming says he is concerned that forces are not ready to fight off China, and that a new defense concept is needed.

The News Lens · Sep 29, 2022

Taiwan's military needs overhaul amid China threat, critics say - Roll Call

Defense analysts and former military officials in Taiwan say the island democracy is not prepared for a Chinese invasion.

Roll Call · Sep 28, 2022

China blockade would be act of war, Taiwan would not surrender, official says

A Chinese blockade of Taiwan or the seizure of an offshore island would be considered an act of war and Taiwan would not surrender, a senior Taiwanese security official told Reuters using unusually strong and direct language.

Reuters · Sep 23, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022

Biden’s vow to defend Taiwan makes US policy shift explicit

WASHINGTON — Three times as president, Joe Biden has said the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China invades the island, and each time his staff argued he wasn’t changing long-standing U.S. policy to keep Beijing guessing about U.S. intentions. His fourth time makes that much harder to do.

Reuters · Sep 20, 2022

Taiwan 'proud' of its efforts to help Ukraine, says President Tsai

Taiwan is "proud" of its efforts to help Ukraine in the country's struggle to defend itself and those efforts must continue, President Tsai Ing-wen told a conference taking place in New York.

Roll Call · Sep 13, 2022

Taiwan, US struggle over differences on weapons to counter China

Washington is likely to send Taiwan more weapons in coming years to counter China — if the two sides can agree on which arms are needed.

Reuters · Sep 8, 2022

Taiwan confident it can sign 'high standard' U.S. trade deal

Taiwan is confident it can sign a "high standard" trade deal with the United States under a new framework, President Tsai Ing-wen told a visiting group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday.

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022

China using ‘cognitive warfare’ to intimidate Taiwan, says president Tsai

Tsai says in addition to intrusions by drones and aircraft, Beijing uses ‘false information to create disturbance in minds of people’

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Five French MPs to visit Taiwan in first major European delegation since explosive Pelosi trip

Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen says military’s combat skills have become ‘more mature’

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Taiwan leader cites threat of Chinese 'cognitive warfare'

Taiwan's president says China is conducting “cognitive warfare" against the self-ruled island by spreading misinformation in addition to its regular incursions into nearby waters and airspace

Reuters · Sep 6, 2022

China drills improved Taiwan's combat abilities, President Tsai says

The combat skills of Taiwan's military are now "more mature" and it is better able to fight thanks to having to repeatedly scramble to see off Chinese forces during their recent drills, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Sep 6, 2022

Taiwan president expresses condolences to China for Sichuan earthquake

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen offered her sympathy to China on Tuesday after an earthquake in Sichuan province and expressed her condolences to those who died and their families, the presidential office said.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2022

Tuvalu promises to ‘stand firm’ with Taiwan amid Pacific rivalry

The tiny nation is one of four in the Pacific that still maintains formal ties with Taiwan.

Reuters · Sep 5, 2022

Tiny Tuvalu to 'stand firm' with Taiwan as Pacific competition hots up

The leader of the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu pledged on a trip to Taiwan on Monday to "stand firm" on a commitment to lasting ties, drawing Taiwan's thanks at a time of growing competition as China expands its influence in the region.

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