Apr 11 Watch 6:29 Patriotism takes hold in Taiwan in face of growing threats from China By Nick Schifrin 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… Continue watching
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
Mar 03 WATCH: Trump announces $100 billion investment by Taiwanese semiconductor giant By Didi Tang, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press TSMC, the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer, produces chips for companies including Apple, Intel and Nvidia. Continue reading
Oct 26 U.S. approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including an advanced missile defense system By Associated Press The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the first-time delivery to the self-ruled island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system, in a move sure to anger China. Continue reading
Oct 22 China holds live-fire military drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise By Associated Press China is holding live-fire drills off the coast of its southern Fujian province that faces Taiwan. Continue reading
Oct 14 China sends warning to Taiwan with record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill By Johnson Lai, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press Taiwan's defense ministry says China used 125 military aircraft in exercises aimed at Taiwan, a record for a single day. It says 90 of the aircraft, including warplanes, helicopters and drones, were spotted within Taiwan's air defense identification zone. Continue reading