Taiwan on Friday welcomed its sixth prospective arms deal with the United States under the Biden administration, which will include anti-ship and air-to-air missiles, amid China’s military threats. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) said in a statement that it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress of the possible arms sale, which totaled…
Taiwan to Purchase US Anti-Ship and Air-to-Air Missiles for $1.1 Billion
Taiwan Shooting Down a Drone Near China Was ‘Appropriate’: Premier
September 2, 2022
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TAIPEI—The shooting down of a drone off the Chinese coast that buzzed a Taiwanese-controlled island was the most “appropriate” thing to do after repeated warnings, and China should exercise restraint, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Friday. For the first time, Taiwan’s military shot down an unidentified civilian drone that entered its airspace near an…
US Ambassador Lines Up for COVID-19 Testing
New lockdown mandates are popping up in China, just ahead of the Chinese Communist Party’s most critical congress of the year. A U.S. ambassador is abiding by Chinese virus control mandates. He was spotted standing in line to get tested, while internet users question why. Taiwan shoots down Chinese drones for the first time ever….
Hydropower Crisis in China’s Sichuan Could Affect Semiconductor Production: Expert
News Analysis The high temperatures and drought across southern China in August prompted many places in Sichuan Province to impose power cuts on industries. The disruption could affect semiconductor production in Chengdu city and directly impact Taiwanese companies and the supply chain. As a semiconductor manufacturing powerhouse, Sichuan’s provincial capital Chengdu has attracted many international…
Taiwan Shoots Down Drone Over Islet Near China
September 1, 2022
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Taiwan’s military shot down a drone that flew over one of its islands on Sept. 1, amid increasing animosities with communist China. The drone entered the airspace over the Shi Islet ignoring several flares and warning shots, ABC reported the local military command said. The incident happened just one day after Taiwan used live ammunition to warn away a…
Arizona Gov. Ducey Visits Taiwan, Meets President Tsai
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday hailed economic and educational cooperation with Taiwan, marked by a $12 billion investment in his state by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. Ducey spoke during a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, in the latest of a series of visits by U.S. political leaders that have stirred the ire…
Taiwan’s China Airlines to Buy 16 Boeing 787s in $4.6 Billion Deal
September 1, 2022
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Taiwan’s China Airlines Ltd said on Tuesday it would buy 16 Boeing Co 787 wide-body planes to replace its aging fleet of Airbus A330s following a widely watched contest held against the backdrop of regional tensions. The politically sensitive deal worth $4.6 billion at list prices was announced by the government-backed carrier weeks after a…
Taiwan Vows Counterattack If Chinese Forces Enter Its Territory
TAIPEI—Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defense and counterattack if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratically governed island. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own against the strong objections of the Taipei government, has held military exercises around the island this month in…
Chinese Hackers Target Companies, Government Agencies Connected to Wind Turbine Farms
August 31, 2022
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A Chinese-backed hacking group—posing as an Australian news site—has run a systematic campaign targeting government agencies, news media, and heavy industries involved in wind turbine supply chains to the South China Sea. The group, TA423/Red Ladon, was previously the subject of an indictment from the U.S. Justice Department and has been active since 2013, targeting…
Taiwan Vows to ‘Counter-Attack’ if China Invades
An official warning of war from Taiwan: the island is vowing to use naval, air, and coastal firepower if invaded by China. Taiwan is proposing a near 14 percent boost to next year’s military spending. One Central American nation is becoming the latest to show support for Taiwan. Car theft is becoming a trend on…
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