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Canadian Parliament delegation lands in Taiwan
The Canada-Taiwan Friendship Group delegation, led by the group’s chair Judy Sgro, arrived in Taiwan on Sunday morning (Oct. 9).
The cross-party delegation, which includes MPs Angelo Iacono, Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, Richard Martel,…
Taiwan will not succumb to pressure from China: Lai Ching-te
"Taiwan will not succumb to pressure from China, nor seek military confrontation," said Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) at a high-profile forum attended by academics, experts, and opinion leaders from home and abroad.
At the 2022 …
Taiwan says it won’t rely on others for defense
Taiwan won't rely on others for its defense, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, while welcoming a US commitment to the democratically governed island's security amid what she called Chinese encroachment on its sovereignty.
Tsai's…
Taiwan ready to welcome tourists again as it confirms end of quarantine for visitors
Taiwan has confirmed that it will end its mandatory Covid-19 quarantine for travelers from Oct 13, in its latest step to reopen to tourists.
The date was first floated last week amid a string of other announcements to ease the island’s…
Chinese aggression brings Taiwan closer to U.S.: Former U.S. Secretary of State
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday urged Washington and Taipei to boost security and economic ties amid China's increasing aggression that has been the key driver to bringing Taiwan closer to the United States.
Pompeo…
1 dead, over 140 injured after M6.8 quake hits southeastern Taiwan
One person has died and more than 140 others were reported injured a day after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, according to local officials.
Authorities continued rescue operations Monday after four people…
M6.8 quake jolts southeastern Taiwan, 2 trapped in building collapse
A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction on the island's east coast, where two people remain trapped in a collapsed building.
The quake occurred at 2:44 pm in Taitung County's Chishang…
Taiwan considering earlier end to Covid quarantine for arrivals
Taiwan is eyeing an earlier end to its mandatory quarantine for all arrivals and has been making relevant preparations, Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Friday, as the government continues to ease controls put in place to contain the spread…
US Senate advances bill to significantly expand Taiwan support
A Senate committee in the United States has taken the first step towards legislation that would significantly enhance US military support for Taiwan, including potentially billions of dollars in additional security assistance, as the…
Chinese drones have been buzzing Taiwan’s defenses
At first the Taiwanese soldiers ignored the drones flying from China. Then, as the flights increased, they fired warning shots. Finally, the soldiers shot one into the sea.
In the past month, nearly 30 unarmed drones have buzzed two…