Taiwan: Don’t play with fire, China warns US
China on Sunday warned the United States it "should not play with fire" over Taiwan and said it had lodged "representations" with Washington over comments made by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth at a summit in Singapore.
China condemns US tweet on Taiwan exclusion from UN
China has condemned a US tweet backing Taiwan’s push for participation at the United Nations as the global body works with its 193 member states to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Beijing’s diplomatic mission to the UN expressed “strong outrage and firm opposition” to a message on Friday by the United States calling Taiwan’s exclusion an […]
Taiwan’s intelligence chief says North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is ‘sick’
Taiwan’s intelligence chief said Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is “sick” — and his country has emergency plans for a potential power struggle if he dies, according to reports. Chiu Kuo-cheng, the director of the National Security Bureau (NSB), gave a vague health description when pressed at a government hearing about rumors […]
COVID-19 combat: Taiwan ATMs dispensing face masks
Face masks have become a key fixture across the world as part of efforts aimed at containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Most countries in Africa have turned to local production to cater for needs of the population. In Taipei City’s Xinyi District Health Center people take patiently to the queue. But they are not waiting to […]
Taiwan virus cases jump after ship visit, Palau says not the source
Taiwan reported 22 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, almost all of the sailors who were on a navy visit to the small Pacific islands state of Palau, which said there was “little chance” it was the source of the infection. Taiwan’s government on Sunday said 700 navy personnel were being quarantined and tested and there […]
Taiwan says WHO not sharing coronavirus information it provides
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has not shared with member states information Taiwan has provided on the coronavirus including details on its cases and prevention methods, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, ratcheting up its complaints. Taiwan’s lack of membership of the UN body, due to Chinese pressure which claims the island as its own […]
Coronavirus: Taiwan quarantines 103 suspects
Taiwan says it has asked at least 103 people to enter home quarantine because they came into close contact with a visiting Australian musician who was later found to have the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus
The Philippines on Friday lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau.
Taiwan army chief dead in helicopter crash
Taiwan’s top military officer was killed in a helicopter crash on Thursday, the defence ministry said, just days before the island goes to polls to elect a new president. The chief of the general staff, Shen Yi-ming, was among eight senior officers — including three major-generals — who died when their Black Hawk helicopter smashed […]
Taiwan President channels HK protests in appeal for votes
Citing a letter from a young Hong Konger appealing for people “not to believe the Communists”, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Sunday the island’s democratic way of life was at risk from the danger China posed to Taiwan. The months of anti-government protests in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong have taken centre stage in Taiwan ahead […]
Taiwan president urges more talks on contested China ‘infiltration’ bill
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urged parliament on Wednesday to have more discussion on a proposed anti-infiltration bill which the government says is needed to combat Chinese influence and has been condemned by the main opposition and Beijing. The legislation is part of a years-long effort to combat what many in Taiwan see as Chinese efforts […]
