Taiwan says F-16 fighter jet goes missing during training
TAIPEI, Nov 18, 2020, AP. Taiwan’s military says one of the air force’s F-16 fighter…
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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) is an economy of 23.5 million people. In 1991, the year it joined APEC, the current GDP of Chinese Taipei was recorded at USD 187 billion, while its per capita GDP was USD 9,000. The GDP of Chinese Taipei more than doubled by 2016, at USD 573 billion, as did its per capita GDP at USD 24,000.
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China denounces US arms sales to Taiwan worth $1.8B
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Taiwan accuses Beijing of ‘malicious sensationalism’ after Chinese state TV broadcasts ‘spy’s confession’
TAIPEI, Oct 12, 2020, SCMP. Taiwan has accused Beijing of “malicious political sensationalism” after airing…
China dismisses Taiwan president Tsai’s call for ‘meaningful talks’
TAIPEI, Oct 11, 2020, The China Post. Chinese authorities rebuffed on Saturday President Tsai Ing-wen’s…
Taiwan hits back against Beijing for urging Indian media to respect ‘One-China’ policy
TAIPEI, Oct 8, 2020, HKFP. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has slammed a letter issued…
Taiwan’s bigger military budget must go further to fend off mainland China: US official
TAIPEI, Oct 7, 2020, SCMP. A senior US defence official has suggested that Taiwan’s efforts…
Tsai defiant as Taiwan’s anti-China jet flights double
TAIPEI, Oct 6, 2020, AFP. Taiwan will not “yield an inch” in defending itself, President…