- 25 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityTaiwan
Taiwan tries hand at COVID diplomacy again with Somaliland vaccine gift
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's gift of 150,000 doses of its domestically developed Medigen COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Somalia's breakaway Somaliland region, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said on Monday, part…
Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president pledges to ‘stride’ into the world
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanked democratic nations for their support of the island in her Lunar New Year message on Sunday and pledged to "stride out" into…
Taiwan VP, in U.S., repeats accusation China blocked vaccine access
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan Vice President William Lai used his final day in the United States to repeat an accusation that China blocked the island from obtaining COVID-19 vaccines last year,…
Senior U.S. official to visit Lithuania in show of support over Chinese ‘coercion’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior U.S. official will visit Lithuania next week to discuss enhancing economic cooperation with the small Baltic nation, which has faced pressure from China for boosting…
Support of Taiwan independence could spark U.S. military conflict with China -Chinese ambassador
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China and the United States could end up in a military conflict if the United States encourages Taiwan's independence, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said in a U.S.…
China expresses ire over meeting of U.S., Taiwan vice presidents
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has consistently opposed any form of official interaction between the United States and Taiwan, the foreign ministry said on Friday, after a brief meeting between the…
Taiwan president expresses ’empathy’ for Ukraine’s situation
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday expressed "empathy" for Ukraine's situation due to the military threat the island faces from China, saying force was not the solution…
Newly inaugurated Honduran president says appreciates Taiwan ‘solidarity’
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' new president, Xiomara Castro, said she met with Taiwan Vice President William Lai after her inauguration on Thursday, and that his government gave Honduras supplies and…
Chinese air force incursion of Taiwan not conducive to peace, UK PM says
LONDON (Reuters) - An incursion of Taiwan's air defence zone by China's air force is not conducive to peace and stability in the region, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said…
U.S. carriers in South China Sea, Taiwan reports further Chinese incursion
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -Two U.S. aircraft carrier groups have entered the disputed South China Sea for training, the Department of Defense said on Monday as Taiwan reported a…
Taiwan to shore up Honduras ties, VP to attend inauguration
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan Vice President William Lai will attend the inauguration of new Honduran president Xiomara Castro, Taiwan's presidential office said on Wednesday, seeking to shore up ties as…
Taiwan to pay for Guatemalan lobbying in U.S., Guatemala says
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Taiwan has paid for a lobbying contract to promote Guatemala with U.S. officials, Guatemala's government said late on Monday, just as Beijing's efforts to strengthen its…
