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'It's the tone': Palau president explains his China mistrust
He leads one of the world's smallest nations, but Surangel Whipps says Palau will not be bullied by anyone into deciding its future -- least of all by China.
China-Taiwan Conflict Could Come Sooner Rather Than Later
The reasons for China to act are more compelling than the reasons to wait.
Philippines' Duterte calls for peaceful resolution of China boats impasse
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is committed to peacefully resolving a diplomatic row with China over the disputed South China Sea, his spokesman said on Tuesday, in a measured response after days of strong rebukes by his ministers and generals.
U.S. Navy strike group entered South China Sea on April 4: U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy's Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the South China Sea on April 4 to conduct routine operations, the U.S. Navy said on Tuesday.
China says carrier group exercising near Taiwan, drills will become regular
A Chinese carrier group is exercising near Taiwan and such drills will become regular, China's navy said late on Monday in a further escalation of tensions near the island that Beijing claims as its sovereign territory.
Facebook and Google Underwater Cable Protect U.S. Tech From China
Facebook and Google are seeking to build underwater cables connecting the U.S. to Singapore. It’s a smart strategy.
EU urges China to ensure freedom of speech after BBC journalist leaves country
The European Union on Friday called on China to ensure freedom of speech and the press after a British Broadcasting Corporation journalist in China relocated to Taiwan saying he had suffered threats and obstruction.
Taiwan Train Crash Kills Dozens in Deadliest Accident in Decades
The Taroko Express train derailed and crashed in a tunnel on the first day of a long holiday weekend.
U.S., Philippines officials discuss Chinese activities in South China Sea
The national security advisers for the United States and the Philippines discussed their shared concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea in a call on Wednesday, the White House said.
Taiwan Ally Paraguay Weighs Embracing China for Covid-19 Vaccines
As poor nations struggle to get their hands on Covid-19 vaccines, a thinly-populated South American country finds its chances linked to its unexpected role in growing tensions between the U.S. and China.
Taiwan to buy new U.S. air defence missiles to guard against China
Taiwan has decided to buy an upgraded version of Lockheed Martin Corp's Patriot surface-to-air missile, the air force said on Wednesday, as the island bolsters its forces to guard against a rising threat from China.
U.S. trade war pushing China to steal tech, talent, Taiwan says
The China-U.S. trade war is pushing Beijing to step up its efforts to steal technology and poach talent from Taiwan to boost China's semiconductor industry's self-sufficiency, the government of the tech-powerhouse island said on Wednesday.
With eyes on China, Japan and Indonesia bolster security ties
Japan and Indonesia pledged on Tuesday to tighten security ties and signed a deal to facilitate transfers of defence equipment and technology, as their near neighbour China expands its economic and military might.
Palau president visits Taiwan despite Chinese pressure
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The president of the Pacific island nation of Palau was visiting Taiwan on Tuesday along with the U.S. ambassador to his country, a show of solidarity as China increases...
Taiwan reports large incursion by Chinese air force
Ten Chinese military aircraft including fighter jets entered the southwestern corner of Taiwan's air defence identification zone on Monday, the island's defence ministry said, in a further escalation of tension across the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan says tracks intruding Chinese aircraft with missiles, not always scrambling
Taiwan's air force is no longer scrambling each time Chinese aircraft encroach on its air defence identification zone but tracks the intruders with ground based missiles instead to help save resources, a senior official said on Monday.
Philippines sends fighter aircraft over Chinese vessels in South China Sea
The Philippine military is sending light fighter aircraft to fly over hundreds of Chinese vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea, its defence minister said, as he repeated his demand the flotilla be withdrawn immediately.
Taiwan reports largest ever incursion by Chinese air force
Twenty Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone on Friday, in the largest incursion yet reported by the island's defence ministry and marking a dramatic escalation of tension across the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan, U.S. to strengthen maritime coordination after China law
Taiwan and the United States have signed their first agreement under the Biden administration, establishing a Coast Guard Working Group to coordinate policy, following China's passing of a law that allows its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels.
Xi Urges China's Fujian Province to Deepen Ties With Democratic Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Fujian to do more to develop ties with Taiwan, a sign of Beijing’s continuing efforts to bring the democratically ruled island under its sway.
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visits New York, protesters scuffle
Photo by Johanna Costigan On Monday, July 8, the U.S. approved a $2.2 billion sale of arms and military equipment to Taiwan, the fourth since Trump became…
‘Western Pacific’: U.S. messaging in the South China Sea includes recommitment to Taiwan
Washington, D.C., is signaling its commitment to the Western Pacific — a favored umbrella term for any part of the Pacific Ocean that China claims…
‘Unanimous bipartisan support’ for Taiwan on Capitol Hill
The United States House of Representatives on May 7 unanimously passed a bill to support security in Taiwan, reports Reuters. The House voted 414-0 for…
What’s in a name? Taiwan and China are fighting a war of words over identity and sovereignty
The armed conflict between China and Taiwan has been dormant for decades, but a wider war over global influence has ensnared multinational corporations, regional celebrities, and cross-strait meme creators.
Nana Ou-Yang doubles down on pro-mainland China comments: ‘I love my country’
Nana Ou-Yang doubles down on pro-mainland China comments: ‘I love my country’
Chinese or Taiwanese? Nana Ou-Yang is at the center of a political firestorm
Chinese or Taiwanese? Nana Ou-Yang is at the center of a political firestorm
Sinica Podcast: Taiwanese independence, identity, and role in the world
This week’s Sinica Podcast is now live. This week, we feature the second half of an extensive interview (first part here) with Shelley Rigger, a…
Young Taiwanese are dreaming of careers in China — but unification is still a nightmare
Xi Jinping has dangled economic carrots with hopes that political consensus will follow. But the majority of Taiwanese citizens have little interest in abandoning their democracy.
Taiwan’s indigenous are still seeking justice on the democratic side of the Taiwan Strait
Last month, 31 indigenous representatives signed an open letter condemning the “hegemony” of Xi Jinping — but don’t interpret that as full-throated support for Taiwan’s current…
China, Taiwan, and a dearth of ideas
Did Xi Jinping, in a January 2 speech, misjudge the will of the Taiwanese for self-dependence — and inadvertently revive Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen’s political…
Chinese don’t fight Chinese, but they might invade your island
On New Year’s Day, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文 Cài Yīngwén) gave a speech (English, Chinese) in which she describes “four musts” (四個必須 sìgè bìxū)…
Kuora: Explaining mainland China’s case against Taiwan independence
Elections in Taiwan on Saturday saw the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (民進黨 mínjìndǎng), which is broadly pro-independence, lose its majority to the Kuomindang (國民黨 guómíndǎng), which…
Taiwan’s political landscape changes overnight
On Saturday, the people of Taiwan headed to the polls to cast ballots for nearly 11,000 officials, in local elections — think mid-terms — and…
Is China meddling in Taiwan’s elections?
“Taiwan’s government accuses China of meddling in elections” is the headline of a piece by longtime Taiwan resident Chris Taylor on Asia Times. “I am…
Could Taiwan win a war with China?
“China says it has filed an official protest over plans by the United States to sell military equipment to Taiwan,” reports VOA. A foreign ministry…
Sinica Podcast: Live from Schwarzman College, Paul Haenle
This week’s Sinica Podcast is now live. This week, Kaiser chats with Paul Haenle, who is the Maurice R. Greenberg Director of the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center…
Taiwan loses El Salvador
Beijing counted another small victory in its decades-long endeavor to box Taiwan out of international space when yet another country broke diplomatic ties with the…
The White Wolf of Taiwan
Editor’s note: Last week, an official at the Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office told the Associated Press that investigators had searched the headquarters of the Chinese Unity Promotion…
Film Friday: Liminality in Edward Yang’s ‘Taipei Story’
For two high school summers, I sifted through my town historical society’s audio archives — tapes and reels — and digitized them one at a…
