China considers Taiwan a renegade province and President Xi Jinping has vowed to reassert Beijing's control over the island for years, by force if necessary. But Taiwan has had vital backup for ...

Taipei — Taiwan sent forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defense ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous. China ...

Taiwan expressed approval after the U.S. State Department removed a statement on its website that said it does not support the island’s independence. The phrase “we do not support Taiwan ...

At first glance, Taiwan might count itself lucky for largely flying under the radar as Trump focuses on the Western Hemisphere and Europe. On closer inspection, though, Trump has already taken ...

If China launches a bid to absorb Taiwan, it may follow a similar playbook. The operation would likely begin not with tanks and missiles but with covert attempts to undermine civilian morale and ...

China’s Foreign Ministry took issue Monday with a revised U.S. government fact sheet that removed a line on American opposition to independence for Taiwan. The United States has “gravely ...

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) yesterday emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to defending itself in a call for the nation’s allies and like-minded partners to preserve global peace and prosperity. To ...

TAIPEI, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Taiwan's coast guard said it detained a China-linked cargo ship on Tuesday after a nearby undersea cable to the Penghu Islands in the sensitive Taiwan Strait was ...

TAIPEI – Taiwan's coast guard said it detained a China-linked cargo ship on Tuesday after a nearby undersea cable to the Penghu Islands in the sensitive Taiwan Strait was disconnected.

By Chris Buckley Agnes Chang and Amy Chang Chien Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien reported from Taipei, Taiwan. Agnes Chang reported from Seoul. Taiwanese authorities said they had detained a ...

The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday last week announced that starting in May, Taiwanese residing in Japan could write “Taiwan” in the nationality column of household registry ...

BEIJING/TAIPEI – China on Monday urged the United States to “correct its mistakes” after the U.S. State Department removed previous wording on its website about not supporting Taiwan ...