Eight Chinese warplanes approach waters controlled by Taiwan
Taiwan’s defence ministry said Saturday that eight Chinese warplanes had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and come close to waters under Taipei’s control.
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US lawmakers approve Taiwan trade deal despite Chinese ire
US lawmakers voted to greenlight an agreement aimed at deepening economic relations with Taiwan, prompting an irritated response from Beijing on Thursday.
Imee Marcos questions gov’t readiness to evacuate OFWs in Taiwan: ‘No details, no drills’
Senator Imee Marcos has raised concern about the Philippine government’s readiness in evacuating Filipino citizens in Taiwan in the event of a possible Chinese invasion of the island.
37 Chinese warplanes cross into Taiwan’s defence zone
More than 30 Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan’s air defence zone over the course of about six hours, the island’s defence ministry said Thursday, a sharp ramp-up in single-day incursions by China’s military.
Risa Hontiveros and Taiwan president Tsai: ‘Cat diplomacy’ in action
Senator Risa Hontiveros is delighted to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, a fellow woman leader and cat lover, during her recent visit to Taipei.
In tune with OFWs: Risa Hontiveros joins karaoke session in Taiwan
Senator Risa Hontiveros had a memorable night of solidarity and music with Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan.
Hello Taiwan! Risa Hontiveros assures OFWs about their right to work
Senator Risa Hontiveros met with a group of Filipino workers in Taiwan, members of the Filipino community, reaffirming their right to work despite a recent veiled threat made by a Chinese ambassador.
Taiwan holds first training for women reservists
Strapped with gas masks, soldiers crouched on a playground Tuesday with rifles aimed at their target during Taiwan’s first-ever reservist training for women as the island bolsters its defences against China.
Taiwan in talks for $500M weapons package from US: defence minister
Taiwan is expecting a fast-tracked $500 million weapons package from Washington this year to make up for delays in arms procurements, the island’s defence minister said on Monday.
Taiwan to prepare for Chinese blockade in annual war drills
Taiwan’s military will practise intercepting warships and combating a Chinese blockade of the island during annual war game simulations in July, the defence ministry said Wednesday.
