BIZARRE: 5 - You Need To See This

How prepared is Taiwan for a war with China?

Dwarfed by China’s military strength, the island has been improving training and stockpiling military equipment.

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023

All you need to know about Taiwan’s new submarine in 500 words

Taiwan has plans to build eight submarines, which will be a key part of the island’s strategy of deterrence.

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2023

China accuses Taiwan's government of using economic and trade issues to seek independence

China's government has accused Taiwan’s ruling party of seeking independence, a day after the self-governing island’s president lobbied for Australia’s support in joining a regional trade pact

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

As Taiwan's government races to counter China, most people aren't worried about war

Taiwan’s government is racing to counter China, buying nearly $19 billion in military equipment from the U

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

US vice chair of Armed Services Committee promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan is attacked

A U.S. congressional delegation visiting Taiwan says the U.S. would act if the island was attacked and promised to resolve the $19 billion backlog in its defense purchases from the U.S. Rob Wittman, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said: “Know that any hostile unprovoked attack on Taiwan…

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

US approves military aid for Taiwan under programme for sovereign states

The move is likely to anger Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory.

Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023

Foxconn’s billionaire founder seeks presidency of Taiwan to stop island from becoming ‘the next Ukraine’

Foxconn founder Terry Gou enters a crowded race to replace outgoing Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen, pledging improved ties with China and greater economic growth.

Fortune · Aug 28, 2023

Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou announces Taiwan presidential bid

Gou will run as an independent after losing the race to be the candidate for the opposition Kuomintang.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency, pledging to fix China ties

The billionaire has touted his business experience, saying it was the ‘era of entrepreneurs’ rule’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023

Presidential hopeful Lai says Taiwan’s sovereignty is ‘a fact’

Lai’s comments come as China urges the United States to stop selling arms to Taiwan.

Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023