Yet another US lawmaker group heading for Taiwan
A group of seven US lawmakers is set to visit Taiwan on February 21 and meet with the island’s new top leaders, fueling Taiwan Strait political tensions.
Lai Ching in asian news
Taiwan reports another Chinese 'combat readiness patrol' nearby
TAIPEI — Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 14 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships on Wednesday (Feb 14).
Taiwan reports more Chinese balloons over Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's defense ministry said on Sunday it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, of which five flew across Taiwan, the second day in a row is has reported a large number of balloons.
Taiwan reports Chinese balloons at start of New Year holiday
TAIPEI - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday (Feb 10) it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, two of which flew across the island, in an uptick of activity at the start of the Lunar New Year holiday.
The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed Saturday the Lunar New Year.
A US Congressional delegation affirms bipartisan support for Taiwan in first visit since election
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress reaffirmed support for Taiwan during a visit Thursday, following the election of its new president. The delegation’s visit is the first from U.S. lawmakers to the island since the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party won a third-straight term in the Jan. 13 presidential election.
China formally restores diplomatic relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Beijing has formally restored diplomatic relations with Nauru after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month.