Chinese submarine’s alleged surprise show highlights risk of the unexpected at sea
HONG KONG, Dec 3, 2021, CNN. The unexpected appearance of an alleged Chinese submarine in…
Taiwan
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.
China summons Japan envoy over former PM Abe’s comments on Taiwan
SHANGHAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry summoned Japan’s ambassador in Beijing for an…
Former PM Abe says Japan, US could not stand by if China attacked Taiwan
TAIPEI, Dec 1, 2021, Reuters. Japan and the United States could not stand by if…
[Analytics] Is there hope for Taiwan–Tibet relations?
Taiwan and the exile Tibetan community share a unique relationship amalgamated by the nexus of…
Pentagon to build up US bases in Guam and Australia
KANBERRA, Nov 30, 2021, CNN. The Pentagon will focus on building up bases in Guam…
China downgrades its diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan issue
BEIJING, Nov 21, 2021, Reuters. China downgraded its diplomatic ties with Lithuania on Sunday, expressing…
US and Taiwan to hold second round of economic dialogue next week
WASHINGTON D.C., Nov 20, 2021, Reuters. The United States and Taiwan next week will hold…
Biden asked China to release oil reserves to ease prices, boost economic cooperation
President Biden appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping to release crude oil from its strategic…
China’s hypersonic missile test ‘went around the world’: US official
BEIJING, Nov 18, 2021, CNN. China’s test of a hypersonic missile over the summer “went…
Pacific’s Kiribati to allow fishing in vast marine park
WELLINGTON, Nov 15, 2021, The Inquirer. The Pacific nation of Kiribati on Monday defended a…
US lawmakers make visit to Taiwan as Beijing conducts ‘combat readiness patrol’ close to island
TAIPEI, Nov 11, 2021, CNN. A delegation of United States lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on…
[Analytics] Could China ever invade Taiwan?
With a record number of Chinese fighters flying sorties over Taiwan in October, and rhetoric…