insert_link World First US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait since Trump inauguration Two American Navy ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait this week in the first mission since President Donald Trump took office last month. It drew an angry reaction from China, which said the mission increased security risks. Laura Westbrook has more. today12 February, 2025
insert_link Uncategorized Taiwan coast guard to harness ‘people power’ to report Chinese activity Taiwan's coast guard says it would offer rewards worth thousands of dollars for spotting Chinese activity at sea, including warships or submarines, saying it was harnessing "people power" to boost its own limited workforce. China claims Taiwan as its own and has ramped up military activities around the island in recent years to put pressure on the island nation. Laura Westbrook reports. today8 November, 2024
insert_link World Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard prompting fears of widespread flooding Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in southeastern China after barreling across the Taiwan Strait, prompting warnings of swelling rivers, flash floods and waterlogging in cities and provinces that were hit by torrential rain just several weeks ago. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. today26 July, 2024