World Sep 22 Typhoon blowing by Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Aug 30 China decries Taiwanese foreign minister’s visit to the Philippines Taiwan’s foreign minister has flown to the Philippines as head of a high-level delegation of investors, two senior Philippine officials said Saturday, prompting a protest from China and a warning to Manila “not to play with fire.”… By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Jul 18 Taiwan will ‘not provoke confrontation’ with China, Vice President Hsiao says China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has repeatedly threatened to annex it, by force if necessary. In recent years, Beijing has ramped up its military intimidation of the island, sending jets and ships nearby almost daily. By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press
World May 20 Watch 9:35 Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views Taiwan has long been a tense flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend itself. But there is now a debate about whether Taiwan is spending enough on defense, whether Ukraine is a… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Apr 11 Watch 6:29 Patriotism takes hold in Taiwan in face of growing threats from China Taiwan is strengthening its military and society to fend off aggression from mainland China. In recent years, the people in Taiwan have increasingly identified themselves as Taiwanese, not Chinese, in everything from food to sports. Nick Schifrin reports for our… By Nick Schifrin
Apr 10 Ancient jawbone came from mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say By Christina Larson, Associated Press Discovered in Taiwan, the jawbone is believed to have belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors called Denisovans. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 8:04 Taiwan closely watches Ukraine war, fearing China could attempt a similar takeover By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Ukrainian President Zelensky said troops in eastern Ukraine captured Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, a reminder of that war's global impact. Russia’s invasion has affected the thinking in Taiwan, which sees itself confronting a larger neighbor that challenges its sovereignty. Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch 7:46 With future at risk, Taiwan prepares citizens to resist potential Chinese invasion By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It's a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn might be coming. Nick Schifrin reports for our series,… Continue watching
Apr 03 Watch 11:00 How Taiwan is boosting its defenses to resist Chinese aggression By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Taiwan has long been the most tense flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend its democracy. This week, China’s People’s Liberation Army launched new drills and sent ships around Taiwan. The U.S. Continue watching
Apr 01 China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan By Huizhong Wu, Johnson Lai, Associated Press The Chinese military has announced large-scale drills around Taiwan as it again warned the self-ruled island against seeking formal independence. Continue reading