Taiwan
Xi Jinping urges military readiness amid rising tensions with Taiwan
In a stark reminder of escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced military preparedness, emphasising the need for the People's Liberation Army to bolster its war capabilities
China’s military – bringing together modernisation and escalating aggression
In recent years, the PRC has escalated both maritime and aerial incursions into Taiwan's territory, including detaining a Taiwanese fishing boat, conducting patrols that crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, and increasing harassment around Kinmen
Taiwan, Japan and ASEAN member nations deliver a diplomatic broadside to China
Taiwan President William Lai on October 10 – the nation’s National Day - vowed to safeguard the island’s self-governing status in his most prominent public address to date since taking office earlier this year
Taiwan power restoration struggles post-Typhoon Krathon
As Taiwan continues to grapple with the aftermath of Typhoon Krathon, around 70% of the 176,506 households that experienced power outages have had their electricity restored
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Typhoon Krathon strikes Southern Taiwan, leaving a trail of destruction
Typhoon Krathon has unleashed significant devastation across southern Taiwan, resulting in two confirmed deaths, 123 injuries, and leaving two individuals unaccounted for as of Thursday afternoon, October 3
Taiwan braces for Typhoon Krathon: mandatory evacuations and nationwide closures
As Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan, authorities have initiated stay-home and evacuation orders affecting millions
Taiwan condemns China's misinterpretation of UN resolution amid rising tensions
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent remarks at the 79th United Nations General Assembly
Japanese destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait sparking protests in Beijing
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel has traversed the Taiwan Strait for the first time under the directive of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, igniting immediate backlash from China
Rising gold ETF inflows set to drive global bullion prices
Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly from Western investors, are expected to increase in the coming months, adding more upward momentum to already record-high bullion prices, analysts have said
China's ICBM launch signals growing nuclear ambitions
On September 25, China conducted a significant test of its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities, launching a missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean
China's tariff suspension: Taiwan calls for WTO norms amid rising tensions
In a significant escalation of cross-strait tensions, the Chinese Finance Ministry announced on September 18 that it will suspend tariff exemptions for 34 agricultural and aquatic products imported from Taiwan, effective September 25
US-Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act draws responses from both sides of the Taiwan Strait
Following a statement issued on September 9 by China’s State Security Ministry reiterating its unwavering stance on Taiwan, as expected, political parties across the opposite side of the Taiwan Strait have responded, albeit in routine fashion.
Taiwan allocates $1.33bn for advanced viper shield electronic warfare suite
Taiwan has committed NTD42.8bn (about $1.33bn) to procure the advanced Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for its F-16V fighter jets
German warships to navigate Taiwan Strait
Germany is set to make a significant maritime move this month with two warships poised to transit the Taiwan Strait, marking the first such passage by German naval vessels in 22 years
Taiwan’s ongoing quest for international recognition – hampered or helped by President Lai?
In late July, the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) held its 2024 summit in Taipei. Parliamentarians from more than 20 countries arrived in Taipei with the aim to place Taipei under its “democratic umbrella.”
Taiwan sees surge in green electricity transactions as market expands
Taiwan's green electricity market has experienced a notable uptick in transactions, reflecting the island's deepening commitment to sustainable energy.
Chinese vessels block Philippine resupply mission as South China Sea tensions rise
In a fresh escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, Chinese vessels obstructed a Philippine resupply mission on August 26, disrupting a routine operation within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone
Taiwan reports new mpox cases amid global outbreak, melioidosis surge
Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control has reported four new domestic cases of mpox with the strain identified as clade IIb, which differs from the clade Ib strain currently driving a global outbreak
Japan’s Nikkei nosedives over 12% on fears of US recession, Taiwan’s Taiex drops over 8%
Japan's Nikkei index, reflecting the share price fluctuations of 225 leading Japanese companies, fell by 12.4% by the close of the August 5 trading session.
The West is bleeding the Global South of wealth thanks to massive wage inequality, says study
The developed markets of the West are bleeding the Global South of wealth thanks to massive differences in nominal wages, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.