Japan and the Philippines earlier said they will begin formal negotiations to map out the maritime boundaries of their exclusive economic zones and continental shelves that potentially overlap with Taiwan’s.
Ticketing websites have finally met their toughest competitor: divine intervention. Armed with purple snacks, handwritten wishes and unwavering faith, BTS fans are now outsourcing queue management to the gods.
What is the first impression that comes to mind when you think of Taiwan? Everybody thinks of Taiwan as an undisputed leader in the high-technology industry, especially the global semiconductor supply chain.
A Taiwan election campaign against Indian workers has triggered backlash online, with experts saying the controversy is tied more to local politics than public sentiment.
Trump disclosed fresh details of his talks with Xi Jinping, including discussions on Taiwan tensions, AI safeguards, Iran and a major Boeing aircraft deal.
Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said that China firmly opposes Tsai Ing-wen's planned "transit" visit to the US to meet US officials
China made itself indispensable to the United States in its dealing with North Korea, climate initiative, and other global issues. In fact, China was using North Korea as a weapon to browbeat the United States to soften its stand on other issues.
Through its participation in the Quad, India has more overtly shifted its security posture though it retains elements of its historically "nonaligned" foreign policy
If China becomes adventurous and militarily attacks Taiwan, the US most likely would intervene as broader geopolitical considerations are involved. If such a situation unfolds it would cause incalculable damage to China’s military, economy and civilian infrastructure, and result in China’s total isolation from the global economy and international organisations. So, China would have nothing to gain but everything to lose.
This military support comes two days after President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday announced that compulsory military service in the island will be extended from four months to one year
