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China detains Taiwanese fishing vessel amid soaring tensions
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s response to the detention of a Penghu-registered fishing boat by Chinese coast guard vessels, highlighting tensions and the call for the vessel’s release.2024/07/04 10:49 -
Taichung mayor urges economic diversification
Discover the latest on China’s suspension of tariff concessions on certain products under the ECFA starting June 15, and Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s response to the economic fallout.2024/06/03 17:37 -
Philippines-China tensions rise over sea dispute
The Chinese Coast Guard claims regulation of Filipino vessels near the Second Thomas Shoal in the Nansha Islands. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warns of retaliation if South China Sea sovereignty is disregarded. Tensions rise as Marcos accuses China of aggressive actions in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. China questions the Philippines’ stance on the South China Sea issue, criticizing Manila for manipulating international opinion and disrupting regional stability.2024/03/05 17:15 -
Financial strains lead Nauru to sever ties with Taiwan
Taiwan expresses strong regret and denounces the Republic of Nauru’s decision to sever diplomatic relations and establish ties with China as misguided and not beneficial for its people or regional stability. The Taiwanese Presidential Office highlights that Beijing’s diplomatic suppression is seen as retaliation against democratic values and a challenge to international stability. This move by Nauru reduces Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to twelve, marking the loss of its tenth ally since Tsai Ing-wen became president in 2016. Financial shortfalls resulting from the closure of Australia’s Nauru Regional Processing Center and other factors, such as Nauru’s request for economic aid and the closure of the Nauru branch of the Australian Bendigo Bank, have contributed to the strained Taiwan-Nauru relations.2024/01/16 11:27 -
MND confirms legal hurdle for the Narwhal submarine project
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng comments on South Korea’s ongoing legal investigation into several marine tech firms involved in Taiwan’s navy submarine project. The probe poses questions about trade laws and raises concerns about regional security and potential economic retaliation from China.2023/10/17 17:29 -
Councilor’s service center targeted in retaliation
A deliberate act of targeted retaliation occurred on Monday night (June 5) when a black car crashed into the service center belonging to Li Yu-ting, a councilor from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), in Daliao District, Kaohsiung.2023/06/06 17:03 -
President departs for Latin America despite China threats
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen departed for her 10-day trip to the United States and Latin America on Wednesday (March 29), despite China’s threats of retaliation.2023/03/30 13:51