Taiwan president to donate salary for Ukraine relief efforts
2 years, 9 months ago

Taiwan president to donate salary for Ukraine relief efforts

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has announced that she, Vice President William Lai and Premier Su Tseng-chang will each donate one month’s salary to aid humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine as it seeks to repel an invasion by Russia. The war has generated widespread sympathy in Taiwan for Ukraine’s people due to the threat the island says it faces daily from its much bigger neighbour China. Tsai, whose government this week send its first batch of aid in the form of 27 tonnes of medical supplies, on Wednesday told a meeting of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party that the determination of Ukraine’s people has moved the world and Taiwan’s people. “As a member of the global partners of democracy, Taiwan is not absent, and we fully support Ukraine.” ‘Taiwan stands with Ukraine’ The foreign ministry will provide details of a bank account set up by Taiwan’s Relieve Disaster Association for Ukraine relief donations into which Tsai said she, Lai and Su will each donate a month’s salary.

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Taiwan says it is learning from Ukraine how a smaller country can stand up to invasion
6 months ago

Taiwan says it is learning from Ukraine how a smaller country can stand up to invasion

The Independent  

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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 …

Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'

The Hindu  

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek “long-term peaceful coexistence” and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan’s “democratic procedures”. Taiwan is less than two weeks from an election, closely watched from Beijing to Washington as it determines the future of the self-ruled island’s relations with an increasingly bellicose China. But Tsai …

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island

Al Jazeera  

Poll outcome will help set the tone for Washington-Beijing relations amid slight easing of tensions. “Washington is well prepared to deal with any choice that the Taiwan electorate makes, but there’s certainly going to be different opportunities and challenges depending on what the results of the election are,” Rorry Daniels, the managing director of the Asia Society Policy Institute, told …

What does Taiwan want?
1 year, 2 months ago

What does Taiwan want?

The Economist  

Listen to this podcast Your browser does not support the <audio> element. For this special four-part series, David Rennie, The Economist’s Beijing bureau chief, and Alice Su, our senior China correspondent, ask whether Taiwan can preserve its freedoms and decide its own future. In this first episode, they explore how Taiwan’s divided and changing identity impacts how close Taiwanese people …

Some in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and boost Taiwan’s. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv’s
1 year, 2 months ago

Some in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and boost Taiwan’s. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv’s

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — To Rep. Mike Collins, China is a bigger threat to the United States than Russia. Ukraine’s success is Taiwan’s success,” Taiwan’s diplomat in the U.S., Hsiao Bi-Khim, said in May at the Sedona Forum hosted by the McCain Institute. She noted that the Taiwanese government “has argued that Ukraine’s victory is existential for Taiwan.,” “These worries exist even …

US vice chair of Armed Services Committee promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan is attacked
1 year, 3 months ago

US vice chair of Armed Services Committee promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan is attacked

The Independent  

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Taiwan's VP vows 'unwavering' support for status quo with China
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan's VP vows 'unwavering' support for status quo with China

The Hindu  

Taiwan's vice president and presidential frontrunner vowed on Friday "unwavering" support for the cross-strait status quo, as Taipei faces increasing assertiveness from China which has long claimed the island as its territory. But it has faced ramped-up political and military pressures from China in recent years -- particularly since the 2016 election of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, who refuses to …

Taipei’s EU envoy: As a democracy, we understand Ukraine’s plight
1 year, 7 months ago

Taipei’s EU envoy: As a democracy, we understand Ukraine’s plight

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan has kicked off military drills, seeking to fortify its borders amid ongoing tensions with China in the Taiwan Strait. China has also sought to isolate Taiwan on the international stage, by objecting or vetoing its membership in international groups and events, such as the World Health Organization’s annual assembly in Geneva this year. Al Jazeera spoke to Remus Li-Kuo …

US plans to provide $500 million worth arms aid to Taiwan: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

US plans to provide $500 million worth arms aid to Taiwan: Report

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden's administration plans to send $500 million worth of weapons aid to Taiwan using the same emergency authority that has been used more than 35 times for Ukraine, a source familiar with the plan said on Friday. US President Joe Biden As a part of the 2023 budget, Congress authorized up to $1 billion worth of weapons …

Will Russia’s struggle in Ukraine help Taiwan — or hurt it?
1 year, 10 months ago

Will Russia’s struggle in Ukraine help Taiwan — or hurt it?

Al Jazeera  

The answer may lie in the differing personalities of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, say analysts. CIA Director William Burns recently said although Xi was likely “unsettled” by Russia’s failures in Ukraine, he had still told China’s military to be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027. “Now, that does not mean that he’s decided to conduct an invasion in 2027, …

Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan bolstering military exchanges with US
1 year, 10 months ago

Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan bolstering military exchanges with US

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan is bolstering its military ties with the United States and will cooperate even more closely with it and other friendly nations to deal with “authoritarian expansionism”, President Tsai Ing-wen has told a group of visiting lawmakers from the United States. “Taiwan and the United States continue to bolster military exchanges, and going forward Taiwan will cooperate even more actively …

Taiwan president to donate a month's salary for Turkey relief efforts
1 year, 10 months ago

Taiwan president to donate a month's salary for Turkey relief efforts

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai will each donate a month's salary for Turkish earthquake relief efforts, the presidential office said on Thursday, adding to existing aid already sent by the island. Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday admitted there were problems with his government's initial response to the quake, as the combined reported death toll in …

Taiwan’s president says war with China ‘not an option’
1 year, 10 months ago

Taiwan’s president says war with China ‘not an option’

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen told Pope Francis in a letter that war with China is “not an option” and said constructive interaction with Beijing, which claims the island as part of its territory, depends on respecting self-ruled Taiwan’s democracy. Tsai, in the letter released by her office, expressed support for Vatican positions on Russia’s war against Ukraine, …

December 6, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
2 years ago

December 6, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the strong international support for Ukraine has likely impacted China’s thinking about Taiwan. His comments came in response to a question from CNN’s Kylie Atwood about a letter to Blinken from Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, who voiced “concern about reports that U.S. arms transfers to Ukraine are impeding our ability to …

Taiwan’s Tsai says no backing down to Chinese aggression
2 years, 1 month ago

Taiwan’s Tsai says no backing down to Chinese aggression

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan won’t back down in the face of “aggressive threats” from China, the president of the self-governing island democracy said Tuesday, comparing growing pressure from Beijing to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “However, even under constant threats, the people of Taiwan have never shied away from the challenges” and have worked against authoritarian forces looking to undermine their …

Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen says no backing down to Chinese aggression
2 years, 1 month ago

Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen says no backing down to Chinese aggression

The Hindu  

Taiwan won't back down in the face of “aggressive threats” from China, the President of the self-governing island democracy Tsai Ing-wen said on October 25, 2022, comparing growing pressure from Beijing to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “However, even under constant threats, the people of Taiwan have never shied away from the challenges" and have fought to work against authoritarian forces …

Taiwan reacts to Xi’s speech, says it will not back down on its sovereignty
2 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan reacts to Xi’s speech, says it will not back down on its sovereignty

The Hindu  

Taiwan will not back down on its sovereignty or compromise on freedom and democracy, and its people clearly oppose Beijing's idea of "one country, two systems" management for Taiwan, the self-ruled island's presidential office said on Sunday. The statement came shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech at the opening of a the Communist Party Congress in …

Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences will be
2 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences will be

ABC  

War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has said as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and pledged to boost the island's defences, including with precision missiles. Key points: Democratic Taiwan has come under increasing military and political pressure from Beijing Any conflict over Taiwan could drag in the United States, …

Lessons for Taiwan from the war Russia is waging against Ukraine : Consider This from NPR : NPR
2 years, 6 months ago

Lessons for Taiwan from the war Russia is waging against Ukraine : Consider This from NPR : NPR

NPR  

China and Taiwan: What's Ukraine Got To Do With It? Enlarge this image toggle caption Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images The war between Russia and Ukraine is reverberating in Taiwan, a self-governed island that China claims as its own and has threatened to invade if Taiwan declares independence. The U.S. has a longstanding policy of …

Ukraine’s resistance offers a useful lesson to Taiwan
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine’s resistance offers a useful lesson to Taiwan

LA Times  

Russia’s war in Ukraine has taught the world’s autocrats some useful lessons: Invasions may be harder than they look. Finally, the United States has a more direct economic interest in Taiwan than in Ukraine; Taipei is a major trading partner, the source of more than half of the world’s high-end microchips. “What we’ve seen in Ukraine raises serious questions for …

Taiwan says Asus will evacuate Russia after Ukraine urges exit
2 years, 9 months ago

Taiwan says Asus will evacuate Russia after Ukraine urges exit

India Today  

Taiwanese personal computer maker Asus will consider its reputation and put in place a plan to "evacuate" its staff and business in Russia, Taiwan's economy minister said on Monday, after a Ukraine minister asked it to leave the country. Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's deputy prime minister and minister of digital transformation, tweeted a letter on Thursday to Asus Chairman Jonney Shih …

Ukraine: China's President Xi says he is 'pained to see the flames of war reignited in Europe'
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine: China's President Xi says he is 'pained to see the flames of war reignited in Europe'

Daily Mail  

President Xi Jinping has said China is 'pained to see the flames of war reignited in Europe' in the latest sign Beijing does not support Putin's savage war in Ukraine. President Xi Jinping joined Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz on a virtual call today in which they discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine China had been seen as a bellwether on …

Taiwan watches China as China and the world watch Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Taiwan watches China as China and the world watch Ukraine

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — China is closely watching the events in Ukraine to evaluate its own strategy towards Taiwan, the island’s foreign minister has warned. China has repeatedly refused to condemn Russian actions in Ukraine and on Monday the country’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi described relations between Beijing and Moscow “rock solid.” Allied democracies Wu’s comments Monday echoed remarks …

Peace in Taiwan Strait a global concern, says Mullen
2 years, 9 months ago

Peace in Taiwan Strait a global concern, says Mullen

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is “not just a U.S. interest, but also a global one,” former Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen said Wednesday during a visit to Taiwan that comes amid the backdrop of Russia’s war against Ukraine. “Now more than ever, democracy needs champions.” Taiwan and mainland …

Ukraine crisis and the dynamics in Taiwan Strait | Deep Dive
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine crisis and the dynamics in Taiwan Strait | Deep Dive

India Today  

At a time when the whole world is focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a different kind of war is playing out in the Taiwan Strait — a public opinion war. Firstly, it is argued that the Ukraine issue is “a diplomatic and security issue in the context of the game of great powers” while the Taiwan issue is …

Taiwan after Ukraine? Why Gary Kasparov may not be wrong about Putin, Xi
2 years, 9 months ago

Taiwan after Ukraine? Why Gary Kasparov may not be wrong about Putin, Xi

India Today  

War and Chess have a connection. For many years, Russian propaganda has been denying Ukraine's existence.” He said that European and American response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine got delayed but it began because its larger global implications. If Putin succeeds in Ukraine, next is China-Taiwan.” TIMING OF UKRAINE INVASION Russia’s invasion of Ukraine happened just three weeks after Putin's …

For all its parallels, Ukraine war feels distant in Taiwan
2 years, 9 months ago

For all its parallels, Ukraine war feels distant in Taiwan

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Russian attack on Ukraine has put a spotlight on another place that could face an invasion by its larger neighbor, as some analysts draw quick comparisons to China’s threats to assert its control over self-ruled Taiwan. “China has many exchanges with Taiwan in several areas, so I don’t think it’s that dangerous.” Taiwan, an island of …

Taiwan vows to join ‘democratic countries’ in sanctioning Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

Taiwan vows to join ‘democratic countries’ in sanctioning Russia

Al Jazeera  

Crisis is being watched closely on self-ruled island, which Beijing claims as its territory. Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang has said the island will join “democratic countries” to impose sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, although he did not give details. “We very harshly condemn such an act of invasion and will join democratic countries to jointly impose sanctions,” …

China-Taiwan tensions: China’s leaders may be watching events in Europe closely
2 years, 10 months ago

China-Taiwan tensions: China’s leaders may be watching events in Europe closely

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has said Taiwan could “empathize” with Ukraine’s situation given its experience with “military threats and intimidation from China.” In the West, British Prime …

Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, says President
3 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, says President

The Hindu  

Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, but will do whatever it takes to defend its freedom, President Tsai Ing-wen said on October 8, amid a rise in tensions with China that has sparked alarm around the world. Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, reported close to 150 Chinese air force aircraft flew into its air defence zone over …

Taiwan Marks National Day Amid Spat With China Over Diktat to Indian Media, All Eyes on Prez Speech
4 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan Marks National Day Amid Spat With China Over Diktat to Indian Media, All Eyes on Prez Speech

News 18  

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to strengthen the island’s defences and work more with regional partners on security in a major speech on Saturday, at a time when tensions with its giant neighbour China have risen dramatically. Democratic Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has come under increasing pressure from Beijing, which has ramped up air force …

Taiwan risks being caught up in the power struggle between the US and China
4 years, 4 months ago

Taiwan risks being caught up in the power struggle between the US and China

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan CNN — It took less than 24 hours after United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar touched down in Taiwan, in an historic visit intended to convey President Donald Trump’s support for the democratic island, for China to deliver its own message. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Wu said the government in Taipei was “very concerned” about …

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