World News in Taiwan

Taiwan says it is closely monitoring a series of Chinese live-fire drills

The closest drill to Taiwan is off China's eastern province of Zhejiang. The drills are scheduled to last all week, according to notices.

China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan’s east coast, patrol finds

Taipei regards the area off its east coast as critical to wartime supply routes from allies in the event of a blockade or conflict.

China Escalates Taiwan Threat: Militia Boat Spotted Off Island's East Coast for First Time

The boat was detected in mid-August operating near Chinese coast guard cutter 2502 and research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03.

Why the PLA’s Z-10 attack helicopter is taking a bigger role at sea

Built to hunt tanks and support ground troops, the People’s Liberation Army’s main attack helicopter is increasingly being prepared for operations at sea. Crews of the Z-10 are ...

Moment Taiwan Coast Guard Blasts Chinese Fishing Boat With Water Cannon

Taiwan’s Coast Guard used a high-pressure water cannon to drive a Chinese fishing boat out of restricted waters near Taiwan-held Dongsha Island. The vessel later lost power and ...

Taiwan coastguard uses water cannons to warn off mainland Chinese fishing vessel

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) used water cannons to expel a mainland Chinese fishing vessel near Dongsha Island, authorities said on Friday. The incident occurred on...

Taiwan receives 2 long-delayed U.S. F-16Vs and awaits additional fighter jets

Taiwan on Friday received the first two of 65 F-16V fighter jets ordered from the U.S., the island's air force said, following years of delays.

Taiwan receives 2 long-delayed US F-16Vs and awaits additional fighter jets

Taiwan receives 2 long-delayed US F-16Vs and awaits additional fighter jets

BANGKOK (AP) — Taiwan on Friday received the first two of 65 F-16V fighter jets ordered from the U.S., the island's air force said, following years of delays.

Taiwan receives 2 long-delayed US F-16Vs and awaits additional fighter jets

Taïwan reçoit ses deux premiers avions de combat américains F-16V

Taïwan a reçu vendredi ses deux premiers avions de combat de nouvelle génération F-16V, dans le cadre d'un accord entre les États-Unis et l'île.

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Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost

The Pratas Islands, a national park with largely untouched reefs, lie roughly between southern Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Taiwan coastguard’s rare missile firing reveals deepening links with navy

Taiwan’s coastguard fired a supersonic anti-ship missile during a military exercise last week, an unusual move by a civilian law enforcement agency that analysts say could be ai...

New Zealand naval ships transit contested Taiwan Strait

The transits Friday by naval frigate Te Mana and oiler Aotearoa, were part of a three-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific.

Taiwan Forms First Global Entity to Tackle Disasters as China Squeezes its Space

Taiwan’s government has launched an international organization for the first time, highlighting its efforts to push back at China’s growing campaign to isolate it on the global ...

Taipei donates coastguard vessel to Manila amid South China Sea tensions

Taiwan has quietly acknowledged donating a coastguard vessel to the Philippines, potentially adding to Manila’s maritime patrol capacity amid its long-running stand-off with Bei...

The Japan Times to hold its first school fair in Taiwan, showcasing Japan-based boarding and international schools

The Japan Times, Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; Chairperson and Publisher: Minako Suematsu) will hold The Japan Times School Fair Taipei, bringing together boarding sch...

Taiwan tests US-made MQ-9B drones to counter PLA ‘grey-zone’ operations

Taiwan has begun flight testing its newly acquired MQ-9B drones, giving the island a long-range reconnaissance platform capable of monitoring People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and ...

Beijing threatens ‘serious consequences’ after Panama lawmakers support Taiwan

China has warned Panama of “serious consequences” after most of the country’s lawmakers set up a parliamentary exchange group with Taiwan, defying pressure from Beijing’s embass...