Cross-strait ties

Taiwan’s envoy prods Trump administration on stalled arms sale

A Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jet lands at Taitung’s Chihhang Air Base as people watch from a nearby hotel in Taitung, Taiwan, on Oct 2.

US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely in 2027 despite 2027 timeline, sources say

The reasons include military delays and anticipation of Taiwan’s 2028 election outcome.

New Zealand naval ships transit contested Taiwan Strait

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called the transit “a routine activity” and said he was not expecting any backlash from China.

Field Notes from Taipei

Taiwan throttles mobile internet speeds in defence drill

The Taiwanese government deliberately slowed mobile internet speeds to simulate communication disruption during the annual Han Kuang war games on Aug 13.

Why Taiwan’s idyllic eastern outlying islands are increasingly crucial in its defence calculus

Taiwan’s outlying Green Island, which boasts stunning natural beauty, is increasingly crucial to Taipei’s defence calculations.

Letter From Taipei

Banned by China, Taiwan’s prized mangoes debut and sell out in Europe even with steep price tag

Taiwan’s prized Irwin mangoes were a hot commodity at Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris despite the steep price tag.

Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes

A Taiwan Coast Guard ship patrols around Taiwan’s Kinmen islands with the Chinese coast visible in the background on July 9.

US says it is ‘deeply concerned’ by Papua New Guinea closure of Taiwan office

Taipei had rejected Papua New Guinea’s decision to shut the representative office.

Rise in number of Taiwanese going missing or being detained in China sparks concern in Taiwan

Taiwan has repeatedly warned Taiwanese of the potential safety risks when travelling to China.

Taiwan military resumes ‘anti-communist’ classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat

Taiwan’s defence ministry said the classes for its military academy graduates had been restored due to rising military and infiltration danger from China.

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