Taiwan raises its military alert as China boosts its presence near the island, following President Lai Ching-de’s recent Pacific trip. Tensions between the two sides continue to escalate.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te urged China on Friday to "unclench its fists" and not take any unilateral actions, saying ahead of expected Chinese war games around the island that Beijing would not win any respect for military drills.
Paraguay canceled a low-level Chinese diplomat's visa and ordered him to leave, the South American country's foreign ministry said on Thursday, after the envoy appeared to coax lawmakers to reconsider Paraguay's friendly relationship with Taiwan.
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday it is watching the movements of a Chinese aircraft carrier and assessing China's military activities as security sources said Beijing could launch new war games as soon as this weekend.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te stresses peace in Hawaii amid U.S. trip angering China. Beijing protests Lai's transit, warns of countermeasures, and eyes potential war games near Taiwan.
The U.S. approves a $385M arms sale to Taiwan, including F-16 parts, amid China's growing military pressure and Taiwan's Pacific tour led by President Lai Ching-te.
China may launch military drills near Taiwan during President Lai Ching-te's Pacific trip and U.S. transit, using the visit as a pretext to assert its stance amid regional tensions, officials warn.
Taiwan's defense ministry reported detecting a Chinese balloon off its northern coast on Monday, marking the first such sighting in six months. The incident is seen as part of Beijing's ongoing efforts to pressure Taiwan ahead of its presidential election.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will visit Pacific allies Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu at the end of the month. Details of any U.S. stopovers, typically included in such trips, remain unclear.
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to its $65 billion investment in U.S. semiconductor factories. It's despite President-Elect Donald Trump concerns over Taiwan's role in the U.S. semiconductor industry.
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