Jakarta – Taiwan found 37 Chinese fighter jets, drones and other aircraft near the island. At the same time Beijing conducted ‘long’ training flights. Reported by AFP, Sunday (3/11/2024), China has increased military activity around Taiwan in recent years as Beijing pressures Taipei to accept its claim of sovereignty over the island. The Chinese plane … Read more
Jakarta – The United States government through the Department of Commerce accused TSMC of supplying chips to Huawei, and will investigate the large technology company from Taiwan. The US Commerce Department accused TSMC of supplying chips for cellphones and AI chips to Huawei even though Chinese manufacturers are prohibited from accepting chip supplies from companies … Read more
Taipei. China sent planes and ships on Monday to surround Taiwan as a “warning,” Beijing announced, in its most recent military exercises aimed at the self-governing island that it considers part of its territory. The exercises, called Joint Sword 2024B, “test the joint operational capabilities of theater command troops,” the Chinese Ministry of Defense said. … Read more
Beijing today kicked off a “live ammunition” exercise in the Taiwan Strait. After China’s encirclement simulations around the disputed archipelago last week (described as a “warning” to Taiwanese “separatists”), the Chinese military continues to reaffirm its presence in the East China Sea. This latest operation follows the passage of two warships through the Strait on … Read more
Johannesburg — South Africa’s decision to further downgrade relations with Taiwan, comes as the dominant political party, the African National Congress, or ANC, strives to reassure longtime ally Beijing after the formation of a coalition government, analysts tell VOA. South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirmed last week it had asked Taiwan to … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping this week called on troops to step up their war preparedness, state media reported Saturday, just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan. Xi Jinping made the comments Thursday while visiting a brigade of the army’s Rocket Force, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Xi Jinping said the military must … Read more
Jakarta – China is cracking down on the distribution of snacks popular among children due to food safety concerns. The reason is that this candy is also widely sold abroad. This candy, called ‘la ping tang’, is famous for its chewy texture and colorful appearance. Made from ‘beeswax’ and contains syrup. This candy is becoming … Read more
In his buttonhole he wears a pin with the crossed flags of France and Taiwan, and this in itself is an important symbol. Tsai Ing-wen was president of Taiwan for eight years, until last May, and in this role she could not travel to most countries in the world that recognize Beijing and not Taipei. … Read more
China must respect the Taiwanese people’s choice for a free and democratic way of life and refrain from military provocations, announced today, Monday, October 14, Taiwan‘s Presidential Office. The statement comes after a move by the Chinese armed forces to start a new round of military training near the neighboring country. Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation … Read more
Caregiver from Indonesia takes care of grandmother in TaiwanA baby is born in bed while the grandmother’s back is turned.Taiwanese society shock… Doubtful access to health insurance benefits In Taiwan, an incident in which a caregiver gave birth alone in the bed of an elderly person she was helping is shocking. On the 14th, Hong … Read more