Friday Headlines about Taiwan of 26 April 2024

These are the most interesting headlines of today and yesterday!

What does Taiwan get from the foreign aid bill and why is the US economy among the biggest winners?

Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen has praised the US Congress for passing a sweeping foreign aid package this week which included arms support…

Taiwan’s death penalty and debate over constitutional rights

A court ruling in Taiwan could lead to abolishing capital punishment on the island. Given strong public support for the death penalty,…

China to rethink Taiwan invasion plan after Iran’s attack on Israel: report

China is likely analyzing Iran’s failed attack on Israel to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan. Experts believe China will focus on…

Opinion: Right now, I’d rather raise my child in Taiwan than America. I’m not the only one

What do Taiwanese think of the US 2024 election? Clarissa Wei gives the view from Taipei, where she feels safer than in America and part of…

Taiwan will tear down all remaining statues of Chiang Kai-shek in public spaces

DPP government says more than 760 statues of Chiang, who ruled the island for nearly three decades, will be swiftly removed.

U.S. Navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after U.S.-China defense chiefs hold rare talks

The U.S. 7th Fleet said a Navy P-8A Poseidon flew through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, a day after U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs held…

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 people, 50 missing

Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday and injured more than 900, while 50 workers travelling in…

China Is Battening Down for the Gathering Storm over Taiwan

Chinese war drums beat on as pundits hotly debate if or when Beijing will try to seize Taiwan by force. There is no apparent countdown to…

Chinese Public Opinion Is More Divided on Taiwan Than It Seems

“I am opposed to war, unless in self-defense.” This was the most-liked comment on Douyin—the Chinese counterpart to TikTok—in reaction to a…

With Blinken in China, Beijing Deprioritizes Taiwan

China’s emphasis on Taiwan has weakened, even though China-U.S. relations are currently in a more stable phase.

‘Roly-poly’ ship goes viral in Taiwan – Splash247

A video of a new self-righting vessel developed by Taiwan’s Lungteh Shipbuilding Company has become a viral hit on the island.

MOFA thanks US President Biden for supportive legislation

The signing into law April 24 of an emergency national security supplemental appropriations act by U.S. President Joe Biden is sincerely…

China ups pressure on Taiwan, opens new air routes

Analysts say the two new air routes opened by China would make it harder for Taiwan’s Air Force to monitor activities of Chinese aircraft in…

Taiwan headline news

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows: @United Daily News: Lai calls for more confidence…

US aid for Taiwan ‘will only increase tensions,’ China says

US President Joe Bidensigned off on fresh assistance for Taiwan, allowing the island to upgrade its military hardware.

Congress Military Aid Package Gives Taiwan $2 Billion to Deter a China Invasion

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s SitRep. Here’s what’s on tap for the day: Washington is set to put Taiwan’s military on the porcupine diet,…

Whisky or Weapons? Britain’s Changing Tone on Taiwan

Taiwan has quickly come to occupy a different role in British foreign policy amid growing perceptions of the “Chi