Governance

Indigenous Land-Based Version of Sky Sword II Makes Han Kuang Debut

Taipei: Taiwan’s domestically built land-based version of the Sky Sword II missile made its Han Kuang debut on Sunday as the Army tested the emergency deployment capability of the surface-to-air missile in Taoyuan during the fifth day of the live-fire phase of the annual military drills. During a round of

Czech Envoy Highlights Taiwan Partnership in Ukraine as Global Example

Rome: The Czech government envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine has emphasized that the collaboration between Czechia and Taiwan in supporting Ukraine amidst Russian aggression serves as a global “model” of democratic solidarity. According to Focus Taiwan, the envoy underscored the significance of bilateral cooperation in drone technology, which could

Ex-U.S. Army Pacific Commander Observes Han Kuang Drills in Taiwan

Taipei: Retired U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General Charles Flynn observed the ongoing Han Kuang military exercises, including an inspection of defense deployments along the Tamsui River, according to a report by the Chinese-language newspaper Liberty Times. A delegation of retired high-ranking U.S. military officers recently arrived in Taiwan to observe

Taiwan-U.S. Tariff Talks Enter Crucial Phase, Says Taiwan Official

Taipei: Talks between Taipei and Washington over “reciprocal tariffs” imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are entering a “crucial moment,” Taiwan’s Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said Saturday. “We are now entering a crucial moment — like the final inning of a ball game,” Cheng, one of the key officials leading

Retired Admiral Urges U.S.-Taiwan Joint Drills, Economic Warfare Readiness

Washington: Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery on Friday called for bilateral military exercises between the United States and Taiwan, saying Taiwan must also train for Chinese economic warfare, both of which are missing from this year’s Han Kuang military drills. According to Focus Taiwan, Montgomery, while speaking at