Taiwan Says It Needs More US Missiles To Counter China Threat
Taipei, Taiwan (AFP) Feb 07, 2006
Taiwan's defense ministry said Tuesday it needs more US-made Patriot anti-missile systems as Chinese ballistic missiles targeting the island are anticipated to more than double to 1,800 by 2013.
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China Condemns Japanese FM Over Taiwan Remarks
Beijing, China (AFP) Feb 05, 2006
China on Sunday condemned Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso for his reported remarks crediting Taiwan's current high education standards to Japan's colonial rule last century.
Taiwan Admits US Concern Over Its Hardline China Policy
Taipei, Taiwan (AFP) Feb 05, 2006
The United States remains concerned by the tough stance taken by Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's towards Beijing, Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Sunday.
Taiwan Apologizes For Mistakenly Releasing Suspected Spy For China
Taipei (AFP) Jan 26, 2006
Taiwanese judicial authorities apologized Thursday for mistakenly releasing a man charged with spying for rival China.
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Taiwan Has Produced Three Prototypes Of Cruise Missile: Jane's
Taipei (AFP) Jan 08, 2006
Taiwan has produced three prototypes of a new cruise missile which could be used to strike the east coast of rival China, an authoritative defence magazine said.
Taiwan Leader Urges Support For Controversial Arms Package
Taipei (AFP) Dec 17, 2005
Taiwan's president renewed his call for the opposition to support a controversial arms deal with the United States on Saturday as the island's navy inaugurated two US-built Kidd-class destroyers.
Taiwan Set For Delivery Of Two US-Built Kidd-Class Destroyers
Taipei (AFP) Dec 06, 2005
The first two of four Kidd-class destroyers sold to Taiwan by the United States are due to arrive at the weekend, bolstering the navy's defense capabilities against rival China, a navy spokesman said Tuesday.
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Taiwan Welcomes Bush Remarks, Pledges To Seek China Dialogue
Taipei (AFP) Nov 16, 2005
Taiwan Wednesday welcomed comments by US President George W. Bush praising the island's democracy and said it shares the same core values as its allies.
Taiwan's Next 'Silicon Valley' Confounds Critics
Taichung, Taiwan (AFP) Nov 1, 2005
Amid the rolling hills of central Taiwan, a massive 31 billion dollar investment is fast changing a landscape of sugar cane and sweet potato farms into lines of slick towers, which will house the latest in cutting edge technology.
Outside View: US, PRC At Odds On Taiwan
Bonn, Germany (UPI) Oct 26, 2005
Taiwan is the flashpoint of U.S.-China relations. Washington and Beijing have completely different views about the political future of the island.
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Former Leader Of Taiwan's Kuomintang To Visit China
Taipei (AFP) Oct 17, 2005
Lien Chan, the former leader of Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), will make a private trip to China following his historic visit there earlier this year, his aide said Thursday.
China Opposes Taiwan's Representative To APEC Summit
Beijing (AFP) Oct 13, 2005
China said Thursday it was firmly opposed to Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian appointing a parliament speaker instead of an economic minister to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Taiwan's Ex-President Lee Departs For US Visit
Taipei (AFP) Oct 11, 2005
Taiwan's former president Lee Teng-hui left for the United States Tuesday on his first trip to the country since his controversial 1995 visit there, which prompted China to fire missiles into the Taiwan Strait.
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