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TAIWAN April 25, 2024

Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify

In the face of continued aggression from China, Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te appointed new foreign and defense ministers. China sees Taiwan as its sovereign territory.

POLITICS April 24, 2024

Sen. Lee rails against spending 'money we don't have' as Senate passes foreign aid bill: 'It’s cowardice'

Utah Sen. Mike Lee criticized the Senate's passage of the foreign aid package Tuesday night, blasting lawmakers for spending "money we don't have."

China April 23, 2024

China spending 'drastically more' on military than declared, US admiral says

Admiral John Aquilino expressed concern over China's military spending and criticized its aggressive actions in the South and East China Seas.

China April 22, 2024

Chinese military leader takes harsh line on Taiwan, other disputes at international naval event

Zhang Youxia, one of the top military leaders in China, took a harsh line on territorial disputes at an international navel gathering Monday in northeastern China.

TAIWAN April 17, 2024

Taiwan's military submarine program to proceed after resignation of project chief

Taiwan's indigenous submarine program remains on course despite the resignation of its leader, Huang Shu-kuang, who cited unfair criticism against him and the military.

TAIWAN April 9, 2024

Taiwan war games to simulate China turning a military drill into an attack: report

Taiwan's defense ministry says its military drills this year will include a scenario in which China turns one of its own exercises into an actual attack.

Arizona April 8, 2024

Biden admin pledges $6.6B to ensure most advanced microchips are built in US

The Biden administration pledged up to $6.6 billion for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to expand its Arizona sites and better ensure cutting-edge microchips are made in the U.S.

TAIWAN April 6, 2024

Taiwan furious after China hijacks global sympathy for devastating earthquake

Taiwanese leaders are furious at the People's Republic of China after the communist nation thanked the global community for their sympathies regarding a massive earthquake on the island.

TAIWAN April 5, 2024

Taiwan earthquake survivors recall destruction, rescue from sealed tunnels

Taiwan residents reflect on the events of the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake. People became trapped inside of tunnels by falling rocks and watched their homes shake apart.

TAIWAN April 5, 2024

Taiwan earthquake: Rescue operations ongoing as death toll reaches 12

Rescue operations continue in Taiwan, where the strongest earthquake in 25 years struck the island nation, damaging buildings, killing 10 people and injuring hundreds more.

TAIWAN April 4, 2024

Close ally of Taiwan to become top US diplomat in Taipei, sources say

Raymond Greene, the deputy chief of mission at the U.S. embassy in Tokyo, is set to become the new director of the American Institute in Taiwan this summer.