Beijing sent 18 aircraft into the Taiwan Strait as a senior American diplomat held meetings on the island.
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US Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles
The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier.
U.S. Official Visits Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China
The trip by Keith Krach, an economic representative, defies Beijing’s opposition to formal exchanges. China sent two anti-submarine aircraft toward the island in response.
Girl in Taiwan Is Swept High by a Kite
Powerful winds swept a 3-year-old girl into the sky after she became entangled in the kite’s tail during a festival in Taiwan. The girl landed safely.
With a Wary Eye on China, Taiwan Moves to Revamp Its Military
The self-governing democracy is taking steps to bolster its armed forces in order to deter or defeat an invasion from China — with or without American help.
U.S. Tries to Bolster Taiwan’s Status, Short of Recognizing Sovereignty
President Trump prefers a robust relationship with authoritarian China to one with democratic Taiwan. But other American officials aim to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan ties.
Sorry, the World’s Biggest Bike Maker Can’t Help You Buy a Bike Right Now
The pandemic has created a bicycle boom — and a shortage. Giant, the Taiwanese juggernaut, is trying to meet demand while navigating the politics of trade.
As U.S.-China Ties Deteriorate, Taiwan’s Importance Grows
The highest-level American visit to Taiwan in decades shows the island’s importance as ties between the United States and China deteriorate.
A Bookstore That Shines as ‘a Lighthouse of a Free Society’
A Hong Kong bookseller has recreated his shop in Taipei, and it has become a symbol of Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.
U.S. Health Secretary to Visit Taiwan, in a Move Likely to Anger Beijing
The trip by Alex M. Azar II, a rare high-level U.S. visit, is being billed as an opportunity to highlight Taiwan’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.