Taiwan leader says she has ‘faith’ US will defend island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has said she has "faith" that the United States will defend the…
5 years ago
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Taiwan leader makes rare US speech
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's president has given a speech in the United States -- the first time in 15…
8 years ago
Taiwan warns Chinese military drills pose ‘enormous threat’
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Frequent and increased Chinese military drills pose an "enormous threat" to Taiwan's security, Taipei warned on…
9 years ago
Taiwan launches submarine project in face of China threat
TAIPEI, China (AFP) -- Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen launched the island's first ever home-grown submarine project Tuesday in the face…
9 years ago
US Senator Ted Cruz meets with president of Taiwan
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Senator Ted Cruz met on Sunday with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-Wen, despite objections from…
9 years ago
Taiwan won’t cave to Beijing threats, says president
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan will not bend to pressure despite China returning to its "old ways" of intimidation, President…
9 years ago
‘Missile practice’ caused deadly Taiwan misfire: prosecutors
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- An unsupervised Taiwanese naval officer who decided to experiment with a missile launcher and accidentally fired…
10 years ago
Taiwan swears in Tsai Ing-wen as first female president
TAIPEI , Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan swore in Tsai Ing-wen as its first female president Friday as relations with rival…
10 years ago
China threats, popular hopes pour pressure on Taiwan’s Tsai
by Amber WANG TAIPEI , Taiwan (AFP) -- When Tsai Ing-wen takes office as Taiwan's president Friday she steps onto…
10 years ago
Taiwan’s likely first woman president keeps cards close on China game plan
Taiwan's elections are just days away with little clarity about how a likely win by a party that traditionally favours…
10 years ago
Taiwan opposition leader says China to have “rational attitude” toward DPP
Taiwan's opposition leader and presidential front runner on Sunday (December 27) called on China to respect the island's democratic process…
11 years ago
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