Cross-strait ties

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.

China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback

China’s Coast Guard said the fleet will conduct “law enforcement patrols” in the area, adding it would strengthen such patrols in what it called China’s jurisdictional waters.

Taiwan lawmakers agree to review rival drone budgets

Soldiers operate a Taiwan-made attack drone during an annual military exercise in Kaohsiung on Jan 29.

Britain, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese activities off eastern Taiwan

FILE PHOTO: A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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