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Friday, June 20, 2025
A U.S. Navy sailor looks through binoculars on the bridge as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during routine operations in the Taiwan Strait, August 18, 2020.
Defense

China Angered by British Warship Sailing as Taiwan Raises Alert Level

China's military criticized on Friday the sailing of a British warship through the Taiwan Strait as a deliberate attempt to "cause trouble," while Taiwan's

June 20, 2025
Total Views: 1727

Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Hong Tai 58, a Togolese freighter, allegedly damaged a submarine cable between Taiwan and Pengzhou
News

Taiwan Jails Chinese Ship Captain for Damaging Undersea Cables

A Taiwanese court sentenced the Chinese captain of a ship to three years in jail on Thursday after finding him guilty of intentionally damaging undersea

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 686

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific Show Country’s ‘Expansionist’ Aims, Taiwan Says
Defense

Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific Show Country’s ‘Expansionist’ Aims, Taiwan Says

The two Chinese aircraft carriers spotted conducting simultaneous operations in the Pacific for the first time send a political message about the country's

June 11, 2025
Total Views: 1193

Sunday, June 8, 2025
Taiwan’s coast guard conducts its annual drill in southern Taiwan.REUTERS/Ann Wang
Defense

Taiwan Coast Guard, Military Drill To Better Face China’s ‘Grey Zone’ Threat

By Ben Blanchard KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan, June 8 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s coast guard held drills with the military on Sunday to better practice joint

June 8, 2025
Total Views: 796

Saturday, June 7, 2025
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier takes part in the "Joint Sword-2024B" military drills east of Taiwan, in this screenshot from a handout video released by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command on October 14, 2024.
Maritime Security

Taiwan Accuses China Of Carrying Out ‘Provocative’ Military Patrol

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, June 6 (Reuters) – Taiwan accused China on Friday of raising tensions in the region with a “provocative” military

June 7, 2025
Total Views: 831

Monday, May 19, 2025
A slogan is displayed on a building, using laser light, as Taiwan shuts down its last Nuclear reactor, in Taipei
Energy

Taiwan Seeks LNG Cargoes After Shutting Last Nuclear Reactor

Taiwan is seeking liquefied natural gas shipments following the shutdown of its last nuclear reactor, a move that will increase the island’s reliance on the

May 19, 2025
Total Views: 647

Sunday, May 18, 2025
A slogan is displayed on a building, using laser light, as Taiwan shuts down its last Nuclear reactor, in Taipei
Energy

Nuclear Plant Shutdown Leaves Taiwan Facing Energy Crunch

By Sing Yee Ong and Cindy Wang May 16, 2025 (Bloomberg) –In 1996, a rust-streaked freighter carrying barrels of nuclear waste attempted to dock at

May 18, 2025
Total Views: 3524

Friday, April 11, 2025
ship at anchor close-up
Shipping

Taiwan Charges Captain of Chinese Cable Cutter

aiwan prosecutors on Friday for the first time charged a Chinese ship captain with intentionally damaging undersea cables off the island in February, after

April 11, 2025
Total Views: 2615

Saturday, April 5, 2025
China Demands Compensation From Taiwan After Collision Of Navy Ship, Trawler
Navy

China Demands Compensation From Taiwan After Collision Of Navy Ship, Trawler

BEIJING, April 4 (Reuters) – China has demanded that Taiwan compensate Chinese fishermen for losses after a Taiwanese navy landing ship and a Chinese

April 5, 2025
Total Views: 3998

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
China Kicks Off More Drills Near Taiwan, Pushing Back at US
Defense

China Kicks Off More Drills Near Taiwan, Pushing Back at US

China held military exercises around Taiwan that involved the most naval vessels in nearly a year — a move that comes days after the US vowed to deter

April 1, 2025
Total Views: 949

Friday, February 28, 2025
Illustration shows printed Chinese and Australian flags
Defense

EXCLUSIVE-Airline Pilots Surprised by Chinese Navy Live-Fire Warning Near Australia, Messages Show

Pilots first heard about a Chinese live-fire naval exercise near Australia last week when already in the air, receiving messages that forced some to change

February 28, 2025
Total Views: 953

Monday, February 17, 2025
Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says After Canadian Warship Passes Through
Defense

Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says After Canadian Warship Passes Through

The Taiwan Strait does not belong to China and any attempts to create tension threaten global security, the island's defense ministry said on Monday, after

February 17, 2025
Total Views: 2193

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
First US Navy Ships Sail Through Taiwan Strait Since Trump Inauguration
Defense

First US Navy Ships Sail Through Taiwan Strait Since Trump Inauguration

Two U.S. Navy ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait this week in the first such mission since President Donald Trump took office last month, drawing

February 12, 2025
Total Views: 1537

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Taiwan Navy Shows Off Its Steel With Simulated Attack Exercise
Defense

Taiwan Navy Shows Off Its Steel With Simulated Attack Exercise

Taiwan's navy simulated on Thursday an effort to see off enemy ships as it wrapped up three days of New Year drills, sending two of its newest and most

January 9, 2025
Total Views: 1114

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
China-linked Shipowner Denies Taiwan Accusation of Damaging Undersea Cable
Incidents

China-linked Shipowner Denies Taiwan Accusation of Damaging Undersea Cable

The Chinese director of a firm whose vessel Taiwan suspects of having damaged an undersea communications cable said on Wednesday there was no evidence the ship

January 8, 2025
Total Views: 991

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Taiwan's coast guard works during a rescue operation after a Chinese fishing boat capsized near Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands. Taiwan Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Incidents

Taiwan Coast Guard Says Investigation of Damaged Undersea Cable Stymied by Weather

Taiwan's coast guard has said that it suspects a ship damaged an undersea communications cable over the weekend, but that bad weather prevented its personnel

January 7, 2025
Total Views: 764

Monday, January 6, 2025
A view of the anchor of the Chinese ship, the bulk carrier Yi Peng 3.
Shipping

Taiwan Accuses Chinese Vessel of Sabotaging Undersea Cable

Taiwan suspects a Chinese-owned cargo vessel damaged an undersea cable near its northeastern coast Friday, in an alleged act of sabotage that highlights the

January 6, 2025
Total Views: 2683

Saturday, December 14, 2024
Defense

After Days of Military Activity, China Restates Its Hard Line on Taiwan

China's defense ministry on Friday broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was entitled to stage exercises and the

December 14, 2024
Total Views: 1832

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
China Says It Takes ‘Necessary Measures’ to Defend Sovereignty Over Taiwan
Defense

China Says It Takes ‘Necessary Measures’ to Defend Sovereignty Over Taiwan

China said on Wednesday it takes "necessary measures" to defend the country's sovereignty and will not tolerate "separatist" activities, as Taiwan reported

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 3179

Monday, December 9, 2024
Defense

Taiwan Raises Alert as China Deploys 90 Ships in Likely Drills

Taiwan raised its alert level on Monday saying China has set up seven zones of reserved airspace and deployed naval fleets and coast guard boats in what a

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 3433