Some analysts worry that a weak global response to Ukraine could embolden China’s Communist Party to ramp up pressure on self-governed Taiwan.
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In an Uneven Fight With China, Lithuania’s Brand Becomes Toxic
After Lithuania dared to seek closer ties with Taiwan, China cut off trade — even blocking imports of products from other countries with Lithuanian parts.
Taiwan and China Are Both Closely Watching Ukraine Crisis
Taiwan knows what it’s like to have an overbearing neighbor. China wonders how forcefully Western powers might react to a Russian invasion.
How the Computer Chip Shortage Could Incite a U.S. Conflict With China
A war game and study by a think tank illustrate how dependent the world is on Taiwan’s semiconductor foundries.
Suspect Charged in Taiwan’s Deadly ‘Ghost Building’ Fire
Prosecutors say the suspect, seeking revenge on her partner after a quarrel, poured hot ashes on a sofa. The resulting fire killed 46 people.
Japan Approves Major Hike in Military Spending, With Taiwan in Mind
The budget increase, the biggest in decades, comes as officials warn that tensions over Taiwan could pull Japan into a conflict between the United States and China.
The Island Paradise Near the Front Line of Tensions Over Taiwan
New missile batteries planned for the Japanese island of Ishigaki reflect a drastic shift in Japan’s views on China.
Taiwan Loses Nicaragua as Ally as Tensions With China Rise
The nation switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing, leaving 13 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation.
Taiwan Loses Nicaragua as Ally as Tensions With China Rise
The nation switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing, leaving 13 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation.