Strong quake shakes Taiwan, no damage reported
TAIPEI, Oct 24, 2021, Reuters. Buildings shook in Taipei on Sunday as an earthquake of…
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.
North Korea raps Biden’s pledge to defend Taiwan if China attacks
BEIJING, Oct 23, 2021, Kyodo. North Korea on Saturday lambasted U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent…
Biden says US has ‘commitment’ to defend Taiwan from Chinese attack
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct 22, 2021, Politico. President Joe Biden on Thursday didn’t hesitate when asked…
US says firms may meet chip data request amid Taiwan, South Korea concerns
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct 22, 2021, Reuters. The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it had…
Taiwan will not start war with China: Top military official
TAIPEI, Oct 14, 2021, Fox News. Taiwan’s top military official said Thursday that Taipei will…
China’s military assertiveness over Taiwan will likely persist: Defense analyst
BEIJING, Oct 11, 2021, CNBC. China’s military assertiveness over Taiwan will likely continue in the…
China’s Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan, but holds off threatening force
BEIJING, Oct 9, 2021, CNBC. Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realise peaceful…
[Analytics] Do the US and China have a ‘Taiwan agreement’?
Do the United States and China have an agreement on Taiwan’s political status? The question…
Former Australia PM Abbott says in Taiwan to help end its isolation
TAIPEI, Oct 7, 2021, Reuters. Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott said on Thursday he…
[Analytics] Nuclear submarines will not deter China from conflict with Taiwan
For an emerging superpower prone to petulant outbursts and coercive retaliation, China’s initial response to…
French senators arrive in Taiwan amid tensions with China
TAIPEI, Oct 6, 2021, AP. A group of French senators arrived in Taiwan for a…
China sent 56 warplanes into Taiwan defense zone on Monday
TAIPEI, Oct 5, 2021, CNN. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said 56 Chinese warplanes made incursions into…