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Our ‘Go South’ policy blends with India’s ‘Act East’: Taiwan’s representative tells HT

File photo: Taiwan’s de-facto ambassador Baushuan Ger.

Updated on Nov 30, 2020, 6:58 PM IST

India must engage with Taiwan, and not just because of China | Opinion

The objective of this deepening engagement is not to field ties with Taiwan as a countermeasure to growing animosity with China, but to de-hyphenate India-Taiwan ties from India-China relations

Updated on Nov 26, 2020, 9:55 PM IST

Despite tensions, China buying computer chips made by Taiwan firms

Taiwan factories produce some of the world’s top computer chips.

Published on Nov 26, 2020, 12:17 PM IST

China weighs legal steps against ‘diehard’ supporters of Taiwan independence

Last month, Chinese state television ran a series of programmes featuring “confessions” by Taiwanese spies, which Taiwan described as entrapment and another reason for people to fear visiting China.

Published on Nov 25, 2020, 10:51 AM IST

US Navy admiral makes unannounced visit to Taiwan, sources say

The Pentagon declined comment. Taiwan’s foreign ministry confirmed on Sunday that a US official had arrived in Taiwan but declined to provide details, saying the trip had not been made public.

Updated on Nov 23, 2020, 3:19 AM IST

US, Taiwan sign pact to hold annual economic talks for 5 years

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said a trade deal would further strengthen the complementary nature of the two economies.

Updated on Nov 21, 2020, 3:58 PM IST

Covid-19 pandemic saw boost in Taiwanese investment into China

Total approved investment from Taiwan to China rose to $4.7 billion in the first 10 months of this year, an increase of 47% over the same period in 2019, said Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Updated on Nov 20, 2020, 3:35 PM IST

Covid-19 testing does not make it safe for you to gather safely, socialize for the holidays. Here’s why

Representational image

Updated on Nov 19, 2020, 1:09 PM IST

Taiwan shuts pro-China TV channel in battle over press freedom

Chung T’ien News has often strongly critical of President Tsai Ing-wen, who views the island as a de facto independent nation

Published on Nov 18, 2020, 8:52 PM IST

Taiwan hopes for close US cooperation in call with Biden adviser

US president- elect Joe Biden speaks at an event about modernizing infrastructure and his plans for tackling climate change in Wilmington, Delaware.

Published on Nov 15, 2020, 9:22 AM IST

Donald Trump’s Taiwan, Hong Kong support poses early test for Joe Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden speaks about health care and the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) during a brief news conference at the theater serving as his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, US on November 10, 2020.

Updated on Nov 13, 2020, 6:29 AM IST

Taiwan reaches out to Joe Biden in hope of repeating 2016 Trump call

President-elect Joe Biden speaking on Monday at The Queen theater in Wilmington.

Published on Nov 12, 2020, 4:45 PM IST

US approves Taiwan drone purchase as arms sales escalate

US President Donald Trump

Updated on Nov 4, 2020, 4:52 AM IST

Lack of passenger flights squeezes air freight capacity in peak season

Dedicated air freighters are flying more hours of the day than usual to help make up for the decline in passenger belly space.

Updated on Nov 3, 2020, 3:14 PM IST

Huge crowd joins LGBT Pride march in Taiwan, where Covid-19 is at bay

Taiwanese LGBT rights activist Chi Chia-wei waves a rainbow flag during Asia's biggest pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan October 31, 2020.

Updated on Oct 31, 2020, 7:24 PM IST

Taiwanese indigenous drag queens fight stigma one wig at a time

An ethnic Bunun, Vilian is among a handful of indigenous drag queens who use their performances to fight against the double stigma of being part of the LGBTQ+ community and of the island’s historically oppressed indigenous minority.

Updated on Oct 30, 2020, 6:26 PM IST

Two same-sex couples in military marry in first for Taiwan

Lesbian couple Yi Wang, right, and Yumi Meng show their wedding rings during a military mass weddings ceremony in Taoyuan city, northern Taiwan.

Updated on Oct 30, 2020, 10:51 AM IST

Japan eases travel curbs for China, eight others

Tokyo steps up efforts to revive its economy while preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Updated on Oct 30, 2020, 10:09 AM IST

US announces Taiwan defence systems sale

The deal involves 100 Harpoon Coastal Defence Systems, which includes 400 RGM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II surface-launched missiles with a range of around 125 kilometres.

Published on Oct 28, 2020, 5:25 AM IST

Taiwan says new arms purchases to boost credible defense

Facing a potential Chinese foe with overwhelming superiority in missiles, soldiers, ships and planes, Taiwan has struggled to assure its own people and key ally the U.S. that it is capable of and willing to see to its own defense

Published on Oct 27, 2020, 12:58 PM IST

China to sanction US firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian

Updated on Oct 26, 2020, 6:37 PM IST

China vows retaliation if US proceeds with Taiwan arms sale

China regards Taiwan as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary

Published on Oct 23, 2020, 10:57 AM IST

China seethes over US-Taiwan arms deal

Chinese President Xi Jinping

Updated on Oct 23, 2020, 6:05 AM IST

Taiwan says not seeking arms race with China after new US arms sale

The latest US arms package includes sensors, missiles and artillery, and further congressional notifications are expected for drones made by General Atomics

Published on Oct 22, 2020, 3:18 PM IST

US to sell $1 billion worth of advanced air-to-ground missiles to Taiwan

Helicopters fly over President Office with Taiwan National flag during the National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan on October 10, 2020.

Published on Oct 22, 2020, 8:09 AM IST

Amid tension with China, US approves $1 billion in new arms sales to Taiwan

US State Secretary Mike Pompeo.

Updated on Oct 22, 2020, 3:47 AM IST

Should India review its relations with Taiwan?

Beijing has also been angered by the Indian media’s coverage of Taiwan in recent weeks, with the Chinese embassy sending a letter to journalists with dos and don’ts for covering Taiwan’s national day on October 10.

Updated on Oct 21, 2020, 3:05 PM IST

China warns India on trading with Taiwan, slams US-Tibet govt-in-exile meeting

A military honour guard performs during the National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10.

Updated on Oct 20, 2020, 7:53 PM IST

India considers trade talks with Taiwan as both spar with China

A Taiwanese military officer salutes to Taiwan's flag onboard Navy's 124th fleet Lafayette frigate during military exercises off Kaohsiung, southern of Taiwan.

Updated on Oct 20, 2020, 5:55 PM IST

On row over National Day, Taiwan says won’t be intimidated by China’s ‘hooligan’ officials

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan (REUTERS/Ann Wang)

Updated on Oct 20, 2020, 1:10 PM IST

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