Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted

TAIPEI, May 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament on Friday approved $25 billion in extra defence spending, ...
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Taiwan welcomes Paraguay leader as China ramps up pressure

Taiwan rolled out the red carpet for Paraguay President Santiago Pena on Friday to shore up relations with its only South ...

Taiwan's president says state visits are 'basic right' after trip he says Beijing tried to block

President Lai Ching-te was supposed to travel to the African kingdom of Eswatini, but had to cancel the initial trip owing to ...

Paraguay 'deeply values' Taiwan ties, president says in Taipei

TAIPEI, May 8 (Reuters) - Paraguay "deeply values" its relations with Taiwan and will continue to offer support, President ...

Taiwan Passes Special Defense Budget to Better Deter China

Taiwanese lawmakers approved a special defense budget proposed by President Lai Ching-te that is intended to help the ...

Taiwan’s president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight ...

Paraguay president lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties

By Ben Blanchard and Yi-Chin Lee TAIPEI, May 7 (Reuters) - Paraguay and Taiwan share a friendship based on freedom and ...

Taiwan Estimates It Has Enough Gas Supply Through September

Taiwan estimates it has secured enough natural gas through September, the latest effort by the chipmaking hub to boost energy ...