US Senate takes first step to provide direct military aid to Taiwan
2 years, 3 months ago

US Senate takes first step to provide direct military aid to Taiwan

Firstpost  

The United States for decades has sold weapons to Taiwan but the new legislation will go further by providing US security assistance of $4.5 billion over four years, a step sure to infuriate Beijing. It also lays out sanctions on China if it uses force to try to seize the island Washington: A Senate committee took the first step Wednesday towards the United States directly providing billions of dollars in military aid to Taiwan and making ties more official, ramping up support following soaring tensions with Beijing. Senator Bob Menendez, a member of Biden’s Democratic Party who leads the committee, said that the United States “does not seek war or heightened tensions with Beijing” but needed to be “clear-eyed.” “We are carefully and strategically lowering the existential threats facing Taiwan by raising the cost of taking the island by force so that it becomes too high a risk and unachievable,” Menendez said. The act would also designate Taiwan a “major non-NATO ally,” a status for the closest US military partners outside of the trans-Atlantic alliance.

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China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
Top News
2 days, 15 hours ago

China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as …

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
2 days, 20 hours ago

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

LA Times  

The Chinese government protested Sunday about the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning that the United States that it is “playing with fire.” President Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory …

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid
2 days, 20 hours ago

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid

Al Jazeera  

Beijing calls on the US to stop ‘dangerous moves’ that ‘undermine peace and stability’ in the Taiwan Strait. A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged the US to stop its “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said such actions by the US “contradict its leaders’ serious …

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on China to “open its arms rather than raise its fists” as he wrapped up his first overseas tour since taking office in May. The president spoke a day after China’s Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 13 American companies and six executives in response to recently announced U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan. …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

How to meet the Trump era's challenges
2 weeks, 6 days ago

How to meet the Trump era's challenges

China Daily  

US president-elect Donald Trump What was predicted to be the most closely contested presidential election in US history ended with former US president Donald Trump's overwhelming victory. Therefore, as Trump returns to power, China and the US could enhance dialogue and communication, including exploring the possibility of further consolidating and implementing the San Francisco consensus reached by the two heads …

US slammed for 'stopover' of Lai, arms sales to Taiwan
3 weeks, 1 day ago

US slammed for 'stopover' of Lai, arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

China has strongly condemned the United States for arranging Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te's "stopover" in the country, urging Washington to stop official interaction with the island. China also firmly opposes any form of US connivance or support for "Taiwan independence" separatists and their separatist activities, the statement said, emphasizing that the Taiwan question is at the core of China's …

China miffed over US $385 mn weapons sales to Taiwan, vows 'resolute countermeasures'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

China miffed over US $385 mn weapons sales to Taiwan, vows 'resolute countermeasures'

Firstpost  

Washington has steadily increased arms sales to Taiwan in recent years as part of its efforts to bolster the island’s defences and counter Beijing’s growing military capabilities China vowed Sunday to take “resolute countermeasures” in response to the United States’ approval of $385 million in arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions between the two nations. “The sales seriously undermine China’s …

China blasts the USA for hosting Taiwan president as Beijing vows 'resolute countermeasures' against potential $385m arms sale in aftermath of Chinese war games around island nation
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

China blasts the USA for hosting Taiwan president as Beijing vows 'resolute countermeasures' against potential $385m arms sale in aftermath of Chinese war games around island nation

Daily Mail  

China has slammed the US for hosting the president of Taiwan on American soil, and vowed to implement 'resolute countermeasures' against the sale to the island nation of arms worth nearly $400million. The sale was announced hours before Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te left on a visit to Taipei's three diplomatic allies in the Pacific, with stops in Hawaii and the …

US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan
3 weeks, 3 days ago

US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US. The sale approved by the US Department of State will ensure Taiwan can “meet current and future threats by maintaining the operational readiness” of its F-16 fleet, said the DSCA. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it opposes Taiwan’s leaders …

Taiwan has no 'concrete list' of arms deal for Trump, but wants to discuss ways to reinforce defence capacity – Firstpost
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan has no 'concrete list' of arms deal for Trump, but wants to discuss ways to reinforce defence capacity – Firstpost

Firstpost  

A senior Taiwan official said that Taipei does not have any concrete list of new arms deals to put to the US’ incoming Trump administration, but is willing to discuss how to continue to reinforce its defence capacity A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile launched by Taiwanese soldiers from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in …

Taiwan risks paying a price for Trump win, say analysts
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan risks paying a price for Trump win, say analysts

Raw Story  

Taiwan has publicly hailed Donald Trump's US election victory, but analysts warn it may end up paying a high price for American support to defend itself against China. The Trump administration's policy on Taiwan was "highly uncertain", said Amanda Hsiao of the International Crisis Group. "On the one hand, the Trump administration could make continued US support to Taiwan conditional …

Taiwan Readies For U.S. Election — And Potential ‘Uncertainty’ Ahead
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Readies For U.S. Election — And Potential ‘Uncertainty’ Ahead

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TAIPEI, Taiwan — For years, Taiwan has enjoyed solid bipartisan support in Washington — a consensus that has only strengthened as China has increasingly threatened the self-governing island, which it claims as its own territory and has promised to “reunify” with the mainland. Wu added that Taiwan’s concern boils down to “uncertainty” and said the island remains …

China vows ‘counter-measures’ after $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China vows ‘counter-measures’ after $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The arms sale, which includes advanced missile systems intended …

China Threatens Military Response to US Taiwan Arms Deal
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Threatens Military Response to US Taiwan Arms Deal

Live Mint  

China expresses deep concern and vows to take countermeasures against the United States over the impending $2 billion arms deal to Taiwan. The Chinese government strongly condemns the sale and urges the United States to immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop its dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

No doubt Beijing will take any measures necessary to defend territorial integrity: China Daily editorial
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No doubt Beijing will take any measures necessary to defend territorial integrity: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In August, Jake Sullivan, the Joe Biden administration's top security advisor, paid an official visit to Beijing, during which he reiterated that the US upheld the one-China policy and did not support "Taiwan independence". The US Defense Department announced on Saturday that the State Department has approved a $1.99 billion arms sale to Taiwan that includes National Advanced Surface-to-air Missile …

Mainland says it firmly opposes US' arms sales to Taiwan
3 months ago

Mainland says it firmly opposes US' arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to the United States' arms sales to China's Taiwan region, a Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Friday. In response to a query concerning recent US plans to sell arms to Taiwan region, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted such arms sales seriously violate the one-China …

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan
3 months ago

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokesman on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease arming Taiwan and to stop sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, calling for concrete actions to fulfill its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence". The ruling Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan said that this would help enhance Taiwan's "self-defense" capabilities. Chen Binhua, a …

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan
3 months ago

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokesman on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease arming Taiwan and to stop sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, calling for concrete actions to fulfill its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence". The ruling Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan said that this would help enhance Taiwan's "self-defense" capabilities. Chen Binhua, a …

China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan
3 months ago

China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

China has imposed sanctions on nine US defence firms over sales of military equipment to Taiwan. Spokesman Lin Jian said that US weapon sales to “China’s Taiwan region” had “seriously violated the one-China principle … infringed upon China’s sovereignty and security interests” and “damaged China-US relations”. Taiwan’s defence ministry said the sales package, which would help it maintain “combat readiness”, …

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target
3 months, 2 weeks ago

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target

The Hindu  

The new de facto U.S. ambassador to Taiwan said Wednesday that the democratic island is “not the only target” of China’s “intimidation and coercion”, with more countries cooperating with Washington to “avoid war”. “Taiwan is not the only target of PRC efforts to use intimidation and coercion to change the status quo,” said Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute …

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The top U.S. envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said American support for the island is “rock-solid, principled, and bipartisan,” and said Washington will continue to follow through on its commitments to ensure the island can defend itself against threats from China. A senior American diplomat, Greene arrived two months ago to serve as director of the American …

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely
4 months, 1 week ago

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely

NPR  

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely toggle caption An Rong Xu/Bloomberg via Getty Images TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the U.S. presidential candidates lay out their visions for the country over the next four years, Taiwan is also pondering what impact American policy will have on its future. Taiwan is looking for security guarantees While the U.S. adheres …

Delayed US Arms Transfers to Taiwan: Déjà Vu?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delayed US Arms Transfers to Taiwan: Déjà Vu?

The Diplomat  

The U.S. government has taken actions to tackle China’s stepped-up military pressure on Taiwan. A third example is the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee’s release on June 13 of an executive summary of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 that asked the Pentagon to establish a “regional contingency stockpile” of arms for Taiwan. U.S. President Harry Truman …

Trump says Taiwan should pay more for defense and dodges questions if he would defend the island
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump says Taiwan should pay more for defense and dodges questions if he would defend the island

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump demanded the self-governed island of Taiwan pay for U.S. protection, dodged the question of whether he would defend the island from Beijing’s military action and accused the island of taking the computer chip industry away from the United States. In the interview, Trump said he didn’t feel “so secure” over the Taiwan Strait, where …

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom
5 months, 2 weeks ago

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States’ new top envoy to Taiwan promised Wednesday that Washington will help the self-ruled island defend itself as China ramps up its military threats. “First of all, and the most important thing, the U.S. will strongly support Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities,” Greene said as he met with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te. “We both have common and …

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom
5 months, 2 weeks ago

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom

The Independent  

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US should uphold commitments it has made to Beijing on Taiwan question
6 months ago

US should uphold commitments it has made to Beijing on Taiwan question

China Daily  

Something seems to have got lost in translation. Despite stressing on multiple occasions the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and pledging that the United States does not support "Taiwan independence", the United States said on Saturday that it held consultations with Taipei on Friday with the aim of expanding the Chinese island's "meaningful participation" in …

'Taiwan independence' extremely risky for US
6 months, 1 week ago

'Taiwan independence' extremely risky for US

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY The United States, by continuously selling arms to Taiwan, is giving the world one more grave reason to be worried about the future of global peace and stability. Also, the US deliberately ignores the fact that there is only one China and Taiwan is an integral part of China — and almost all countries in the world …

China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan: defense spokesperson
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan: defense spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday urged the United States to revoke its plan to sell arms to China's Taiwan region, and to cease arming the region with weapons in any form. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query on the US Department of Defense's recent approval …

China voices dissatisfaction against US' arm sales to Taiwan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China voices dissatisfaction against US' arm sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday that the US arm sales to China's Taiwan region "seriously damages China-US relations and the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and sends a seriously wrong signal to the separatist forces seeking 'Taiwan independence'." The arm sales are a serious …

China voices dissatisfaction against US' arm sales to Taiwan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China voices dissatisfaction against US' arm sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday that the US arm sales to China's Taiwan region "seriously damages China-US relations and the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and sends a seriously wrong signal to the separatist forces seeking 'Taiwan independence'." The arm sales are a serious …

China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s Defense Ministry on Thursday denounced U.S. and U.K. affirmations of support for Taiwan’s newly elected government, shortly after the island claimed by Beijing freely chose its new leaders. Col. Wu Qian accused the United Kingdom of pursuing a “Cold War” mentality and attempting to “instigate confrontation.” The comments Thursday came after a a U.S. congressional delegation …

US appoints a new representative to Taiwan as the self-governing island faces China’s intimidation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US appoints a new representative to Taiwan as the self-governing island faces China’s intimidation

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States has appointed a new representative to Taiwan, as China boosts its threats against the self-ruled island following the election of a new president who wants the territory to maintain its de-facto independence. The American Institute in Taiwan that acts as the de-facto embassy in Taipei said Wednesday that veteran diplomat Raymond Greene would take …

China sanctions US firms over arms sales to Taiwan
7 months ago

China sanctions US firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Hindustan Times  

China said Monday it would sanction three US defence companies over their sales of arms to Taiwan, as the self-ruled island inaugurated a new president. Chinese President Xi Jinping US firms General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Boeing Defense, Space & Security will be added to Beijing's list of "unreliable entities", the country's commerce ministry said. "They …

Taiwan thanks US for sweeping aid package, China says island entering 'dangerous situation'
8 months ago

Taiwan thanks US for sweeping aid package, China says island entering 'dangerous situation'

India TV News  

Taipei/Beijing: After months of delays and continuous debate, the US Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine in a 79-18 vote on late Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden. Taiwan expressed gratitude over the package, saying it will strengthen deterrence against authoritarianism, while China has sharply criticised the move by asserting that …

$8 billion US military aid package to Taiwan will ‘boost confidence’ in region: president-elect
8 months ago

$8 billion US military aid package to Taiwan will ‘boost confidence’ in region: president-elect

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A $8 billion defense package approved by the U.S. House of Representatives over the weekend will “strengthen the deterrence against authoritarianism in the West Pacific ally chain,” Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te said Tuesday, in a reference to key rival China. The funding will also “help ensure peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and also boost confidence …

US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?
8 months ago

US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?

Al Jazeera  

The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps, now heads to the Senate for a vote. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the billions of dollars in US assistance, writing on X that it “demonstrates strong bipartisan support for Israel and defends Western civilization”. “The vital U.S. aid bill passed today by the …

Aid bills' intention to contain China belies US' commitment to repairing bilateral ties
8 months ago

Aid bills' intention to contain China belies US' commitment to repairing bilateral ties

China Daily  

Although the two military aid bills regarding Ukraine and Israel caught the attention of the world, the two other bills in the aid package the United States House of Representatives passed on Saturday also deserve attention as they concern the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. In their talk by telephone on April 2, US President Joe …

China sanctions 2 U.S. defence companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan
8 months, 1 week ago

China sanctions 2 U.S. defence companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan

The Hindu  

China on Thursday announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defence companies over what it called their support for arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island democracy Beijing claims as its own territory to be recovered by force if necessary. “The continued U.S. arms sales to China's Taiwan region seriously violate the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S. …

China sanctions 2 US defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan
8 months, 1 week ago

China sanctions 2 US defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Thursday announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it called their support for arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island democracy Beijing claims as its own territory to be recovered by force if necessary. “The continued U.S. arms sales to China’s Taiwan region seriously violate the one-China principle and the provisions of the …

US congressional delegation pledges continued defense support for Taiwan
8 months, 3 weeks ago

US congressional delegation pledges continued defense support for Taiwan

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation pledged continued support for Taiwan on Thursday, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China. However, it is bound by U.S. laws to ensure the island can defend itself and considers all threats to Taiwan as a matter of “grave concern.” The delegation …

Asia Is Watching the Future of the US Foreign Aid Bill
9 months ago

Asia Is Watching the Future of the US Foreign Aid Bill

The Diplomat  

The U.S. presidential elections are eight months away, but the political divide on Capitol Hill is already intensifying and spilling over into the realm of foreign policy. Certainly, the latest bipartisan Congressional delegation visit to Taiwan – a February trip led by Representative Mike Gallagher, who is chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party – demonstrates …

Taiwan’s Tough Call on How to Stop China: Bigger Weapons or Lots of Cheap Ones
9 months ago

Taiwan’s Tough Call on How to Stop China: Bigger Weapons or Lots of Cheap Ones

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—David shouldn’t rely too much on slingshots to repel Goliath. In such scenarios, small, short-range weapons could be less effective at degrading the enemy, and Taiwan would need bigger hardware, Taiwanese defense officials and analysts say. For the past few years, Taiwan’s procurement, under U.S. pressure, has put more emphasis on asymmetrical weapons such as Harpoon antiship missiles, Himars rocket …

US could lose strategic Pacific islands to China over blocked funding
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US could lose strategic Pacific islands to China over blocked funding

The Telegraph  

United States defence officials have warned the US may lose ground to China if it does not grant funding to vital island nations used by the military in the Pacific. The blocked funding coincides with a concerted drive by Beijing to shift the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region in its favour, including over the sensitive issue of Taiwan’s …

U.S. Congress members praise Taiwan, call it ‘closest friend’
10 months ago

U.S. Congress members praise Taiwan, call it ‘closest friend’

The Hindu  

A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan’s President on February 22 in a show of bipartisan support that is certain to draw scrutiny from China, which opposes such visits and sees them as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the self-governing island. A visit by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan two years ago resulted …

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
10 months ago

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — China responded sternly Thursday to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island. “China opposes any form of official interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan authorities and rejects U.S. interference in Taiwan affairs in whatever form or under whatever pretext,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. Mao spoke …

US Congress members praise Taiwan’s democracy in a visit that’s certain to draw China’s scrutiny
10 months ago

US Congress members praise Taiwan’s democracy in a visit that’s certain to draw China’s scrutiny

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan’s president Thursday in a show of bipartisan support that is certain to draw scrutiny from China, which opposes such visits and sees them as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the self-governing island. Two years ago, a visit by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan …

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
10 months, 1 week ago

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

NPR  

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Enlarge this image toggle caption Catie Dull/NPR Catie Dull/NPR A bipartisan majority in the U.S. Senate voted 70-to-29 to advance a $95 billion foreign aid package, despite warnings from House Republicans that the bill may never receive a vote. The package contains no changes to U.S. border policy, despite early insistence …

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