Strong 7.2 quake recorded in Taiwan
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, causing significant damage in Taipei and triggering a tsunami alert for regions in southern Japan and the Philippines. The…
Thai woman arrested as murder gang flee to Cambodia
Pol. Gen. Thanee Chuwong, deputy commissioner-general of the Royal Thai Police, briefed on Tuesday the investigative progress in the case of a Taiwanese man, Mr. Shih Mou Chiang, who was…
Foreign tourist dies in Bangkok after hospital refuses him treatment
The tourist, identified as Chen, reportedly succumbed to his injuries on the way to a second hospital. The investigation was ordered on Tuesday by the Public Health Ministry and Tourism…
China will never renounce right to use force over Taiwan, Xi says
It is up to the Chinese people to resolve the Taiwan issue and China will never renounce the right to use force but will strive for a peaceful resolution, President…
Taiwan-bound ‘durian’ turns out to be heroin
Officials examine some of the 7.2kg of heroin hidden in a water heater and bags of dried durian on Wednesday. The drugs were destined for Taiwan. Customs officials say they…
Musk thanked by Chinese ambassador, reprimanded by Taiwanese diplomat over Taiwan plan
SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles China’s ambassador to the United…
U.S., Canadian warships transit Taiwan Strait, irritating China
A U.S. Navy warship and a Canadian frigate carried out a routine transit of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, the U.S. military said, an operation which comes amid heightened military…
Biden says US troops would defend Taiwan from attack by Beijing
US President Joe Biden has said that American troops would defend Taiwan if Beijing were to attack the island – his clearest statement yet on the issue. In a 60…
Two Chinese fighter jets crossed the Taiwan Strait median line
Two Chinese fighter jets crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, which normally acts as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, on Friday, Taiwan’s defence ministry said, as China continues…
Blinken warns Chinese leaders over Taiwan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the Reuters Next conference on Friday that Chinese leaders should think carefully about their actions toward Taiwan, warning of “terrible consequences” if China…