Taiwan says it needs to develop long-range weapons amid China tensions

Sep 27, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], September 28 : Taiwan should develop the range, precision and mobility of its weapons to boost the island's defenses, said Taiwan Defense...

Taiwan authorities detain 13 Chinese fishermen, boat for fishing illegally

Mar 27, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], March 27 : Taiwan authorities have seized a Chinese boat and 13 crew members for fishing illegally near Pengjia Islet off the...

US report warns of China's preparation for potential Taiwan invasion

Dec 20, 2024

The report said that China is taking steps to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan, adding that last year Beijing "continued to erode longstanding...

Honduras will stand by Taiwan, says President Hernandez amid Chinese threat

Nov 14, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], November 14 : Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen here and assured his country's support to Taiwan amid...

Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sails through Taiwan Strait hours before Biden-Xi call

Mar 19, 2022

Taipei [Taiwan], March 19 : China on Friday sailed its aircraft carrier Shandong through the Taiwan Strait.

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan

Dec 10, 2020

Taipei [Taiwan], December 10 : An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Taiwan on Thursday.