insert_link World China sanctions 3 US defence firms on same day Taiwan president inaugurated China's Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against Boeing and two other US defense companies for arms sales to Taiwan on Monday, the day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration. The move is the latest in a series of sanctions Beijing has announced in recent years against defense companies for weapons sales to Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers as part of its own territory. Reporting for us is Laura Westbrook. ENG […] today21 May, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics ByteDance given nine months to divest TikTok amid data concerns US President Joe Biden has signed into law a 95 billion dollar package to provide weapons and funding to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on the social media app TikTok. It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending aid to overseas conflicts. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. Separately, the BBC reports that TikTok says it will challenge in court an "unconstitutional" […] today24 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S Congress mulls over foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine Lawmakers in the United States are discussing a new set of foreign aid bills which Congressional leaders are hoping to pass this weekend. They include roughly $95 billion worth of spending to support Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan — as well as providing humanitarian relief to Gaza. Pressure to approve the funding has intensified following Iran's airstrikes on Israel last week. On Thursday, the US unveiled sanctions against the Iranian regime. […] today19 April, 2024
insert_link World Worst earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan Taiwan has been hit by the strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century, with shocks from the tremor leveling dozens of buildings on the eastern side of the island, killing at least four person and injuring more than 50 people. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. today3 April, 2024
insert_link World Biden & Xi discuss Taiwan and AI US President Joseph Biden and China's president Xi Jinping have spoken about Taiwan, AI and regular communication in their first conversation since November. The leaders of the two global superpowers both reportedly engaged in tough issues as a way to manage their often rocky relationship. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today3 April, 2024
insert_link World US support for Taiwan ‘firm’ lawmakers tell president-elect Lai Two US lawmakers met with Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te on Thursday to reaffirm Washington's support for the self-ruled island, which China claims as part of its territory. Despite warnings from Beijing that Lai would bring "war and decline" to Taiwan, he won the January 13 poll, securing a third term for the Democratic Progressive Party -- which rejects China's claim to the island. Democrat Ami Bera of California and Florida […] today25 January, 2024
insert_link World Nauru Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan One of Taiwan's last diplomatic allies has cut ties with the island just days after its closely-watched presidential election. A senior Taiwanese official said Beijing offered the Pacific Island nation of Nauru $100 million a year for it to sever links. Patrick Fok reports. today16 January, 2024
insert_link World Four things to know as Taiwan goes to the polls Taiwan votes for a new president, and parliament, on Saturday in an election that will be closely watched around the world. The winner will lead the democracy of 23 million people as it manages bellicose threats from China, which claims the island as its own. Here are some key facts about self-ruled Taiwan, which has its own currency, flag, military and government but is not recognised as an independent state […] today12 January, 2024
insert_link World China Warns Taiwan off Ruling Party’s Presidential Contender China has issued a strongly-worded warning to people in Taiwan against voting for the ruling party's candidate in this island's upcoming presidential election. William Lai has a narrow lead in polls that could have a critical impact on security in the Indonesian-Pacific. Patrick Fok reports. today11 January, 2024
