- 25 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityTaiwan
Japan defence minister hopes China-Taiwan tension can be resolved through talks
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan hopes tension between China and Taiwan will be resolved peacefully through dialogue, Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Tuesday, adding that his ministry would keep an…
White House says it is in touch over Taiwan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is in private communication over Chinese actions with regard to Taiwan, the White House said on Monday, after Taiwan's defense ministry reported that China's…
China mounts largest incursion yet near Taiwan, blames U.S. for tensions
By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) - China blamed the United States on Monday for increased tensions over Taiwan, as the island fingered Beijing as the "chief culprit"…
U.S. concerned with China’s rising military activity near Taiwan
(Reuters) - The United States said it is concerned with China's increasing military activity near Taiwan and added that China's military pressure against Taiwan undermines regional peace and stability. "We…
At event with U.N. envoy, U.S. says committed to Taiwan’s international participation
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States remains committed to expanding Taiwan's space for international participation, a senior U.S. diplomat said at an event with Taiwan's foreign minister that was also…
New Drives to Counter China Come With a Major Risk: Throwing Fuel on The Indo-Pacific Arms Race
An accelerating arms race in the Indo-Pacific is all but guaranteed now that China finds itself a target of new security arrangements — AUKUS and the Quad — aimed at…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
Taiwan says needs long-range weapons to deter China
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan needs to have long-range, accurate weapons in order to properly deter a China that is rapidly developing its systems to attack the island, Defence Minister Chiu…
Taiwan jets scramble again as China air force enters air defence zone
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Thursday to warn off 19 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, the latest uptick in…
Factbox: An intensifying arms race in Asia
(Reuters) - Analysts warn that Asia may be sliding into an accelerating arms race as countries react to China's military growth. Here is a list of defence systems several Asian countries…
Taiwan threatens to take China to WTO in new spat over fruit
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwan threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Sunday after Beijing said it would suspend sugar apple and wax apple imports from the island on…
Taiwan, wanting to join Pacific trade pact, questions China’s ‘sudden’ application
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's economy minister expressed concern on Friday about China's "sudden" decision to apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and said it…
Chinese embassy says opposes US, Australia interference
SYDNEY (Reuters) -The Chinese embassy in Australia rejected on Friday s "unfounded accusations" against China made by the defence and foreign ministers of Australia and their U.S. counterparts after annual…
