TAIPEI, Taiwan—A group of French senators arrived in Taiwan for a five-day visit on Wednesday following a large Chinese show of force with fighter jets near the self-ruled island, and Beijing warned the trip will hurt its ties with France. The group, led by senator Alain Richard, will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwanese economic…
Beijing Will Have ‘Full Ability’ to Invade Taiwan in 4 years, Island’s Defense Minister Says
Beijing will be fully capable of mounting a full-scale invasion of Taiwan by 2025, the island’s defense minister warned on Oct. 6. The remarks came following four days of escalated Chinese military pressure targeting Taiwan, which saw nearly 150 warplanes fly into the island’s air defence zone. “It is the toughest situation I have seen…
Biden and Xi Agree to Adhere to Taiwan Agreement
President Joe Biden told reporters on Tuesday that during a phone call, he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping committed to abiding by the Taiwan agreement. Biden made the statement following days of provocations from the Chinese regime, which has deployed dozens of warplanes into Taiwan’s airspace. “I’ve spoken with Xi about Taiwan. We agree. We…
Biden and Xi Talk on Taiwan Issue
President Joe Biden told reporters on Tuesday that during a phone call, he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping committed to abiding by the Taiwan agreement. Biden made the statement following days of provocations from the Chinese regime, which has deployed dozens of warplanes into Taiwan’s airspace. “I’ve spoken with Xi about Taiwan. We agree. We…
Biden Says He and China’s Xi Talked About Taiwan Issue
President Joe Biden told reporters on Tuesday that during a phone call, he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping committed to abiding by the “Taiwan agreement.” Biden made the statement following days of provocations from the Chinese regime, which has deployed dozens of warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense zone. “I’ve spoken with Xi about Taiwan. We…
Taiwanese President Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences If It Falls to China
If democratic Taiwan fell to the communist Chinese regime, there would be “catastrophic“ consequences for regional peace and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen warned amid a dramatic escalation in tensions across the Taiwan Strait. “Taiwan is on the frontlines of the global contest between liberal democracy and authoritarianism,” Tsai wrote in an essay for Foreign Affairs…
Taiwan September Exports Set to Rise for 15th Straight Month: Poll
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s exports likely rose for a 15th straight month in September, a Reuters poll showed, boosted by strong demand for electronic goods as the global economy traces its path back to recovery. Taiwan, a global hub for chip production and a key Apple Inc. supplier, is one of Asia’s major exporters of technology goods, and…
Chinese Military Undermining Regional Peace and Stability With ‘Provocative’ Incursions Aimed at Taiwan: White House
The White House has expressed concern over China’s “provocative” military behavior towards Taiwan after Beijing sent 56 fighter jets into its air defense zone on Oct. 4, marking the fourth day of sustained military harassment against the self-ruled island. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki urged China to put an end to its goading behavior which officials…
China Undermining ‘Regional Peace and Stability’: White House
The White House has expressed concern over China’s “provocative” military behavior towards Taiwan after Beijing sent 56 fighter jets into its air defense zone on Oct. 4, marking the fourth day of sustained military harassment against the self-ruled island. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki urged China to put an end to its goading behavior which officials…
Trade War: Taiwan and China Aim for CPTPP Acceptance
October 4, 2021
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We look at the biggest trade showdown in Asia. Both China and Taiwan want to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). China applied to join the partnership to be alongside free-market economies like Japan and Canada. But Taiwan applied days later to compete with China. I ask economist and author Clyde Prestowitz…
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