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US Navy admiral makes unannounced visit to Taiwan, sources say

Yimou Lee and Phil Stewart, Reuters
Posted at Nov 23 08:42 AM

A two-star Navy admiral overseeing US military intelligence in the Asia-Pacific region has made an unannounced visit to Taiwan, two sources told Reuters on Sunday, in a high-level trip that could vex China. Read more »

Outgoing Donald Trump administration invites Taiwan team to Washington

Robert Delaney, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 11 01:55 PM

Keith Krach, an undersecretary of state who was sent to Taiwan in September, will lead economic talks with Taipei team. The talks are expected to focus on technology. Read more »

Taiwan: don’t expect a Biden repeat of Trump’s call with Tsai, analysts say

Eduardo Baptista and Lawrence Chung, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 10 12:30 PM

Trump made history when he spoke directly to the Taiwanese leader. But much more is at stake for the winner of last week’s presidential election, observers say. Read more »

US presidential election: Taiwan on alert for post-poll impact on ties with mainland China

Lawrence Chung, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 03 01:06 PM

Taiwan’s foreign minister says Taipei is preparing for all outcomes from the US electoral race. So far, there is no sign of deployments on the mainland signaling threat of conflict, he says. Read more »

White House advances drone and missile sales to Taiwan, say sources

Mike Stone, Patricia Zengerle and David Brunnstrom, Reuters
Updated as of Oct 29 02:38 AM

The possible sales follow three other notifications first reported by Reuters on Monday that drew China's ire as the United States prepares for its Nov. 3 election. Read more »

Latest US arms sale to Taiwan ‘will help destroy half of any Chinese invasion force’

Kristin Huang and Lawrence Chung, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 28 01:21 PM

The State Department has approved a US$2.4bn deal to supply the island with Harpoon anti-ship missiles to bolster its coastal defenses. The deal to supply Boeing-built weapons comes after China said it would sanction a subsidiary of the aerospace giant and three other US firms. Read more »

US approves $2.37 billion more in potential arms sales to Taiwan

Mike Stone, Reuters
Posted at Oct 27 07:14 AM

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 100 Boeing-made Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems to Taiwan in a deal that has a potential value of up to $2.37 billion, the Pentagon said on Monday. Read more »

US urged to strengthen military and economic ties with Taiwan by a prominent think tank

Mark Magnier in Washington, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 22 01:29 PM

The Centre for Strategic and International Studies contends that distrust of China across the US political spectrum will make policy advances easier. If Joe Biden becomes president, his administration’s support for Taiwan could wane while seeking Beijing’s cooperation on other priorities, analysts said. Read more »

US state dept approves $1.8 billion in potential arms sales to Taiwan

David Brunnstrom and Mike Stone, Reuters
Posted at Oct 22 08:20 AM

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan, including sensors, missiles and artillery that could have a total value of $1.8 billion, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.   Read more »

Another senior US official to visit Taiwan

Amber Wang and Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 17 10:46 AM

A top US diplomat will arrive in Taiwan on Thursday to attend an upcoming memorial service for late president Lee Teng-hui, defying China by making the second high-ranking US trip in as many months to the island. Read more »

US vows to restore balance as China pressures Taiwan

Kyodo News
Posted at Sep 01 01:52 PM

The United States said Monday it is promoting stronger ties with Taiwan to "restore the balance" in the face of increased pressure from China on the territory Beijing views as its own, while announcing the launch of a new economic dialogue with Taipei. Read more »

US begins highest level Taiwan visit in decades

Amber Wang with Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 09 10:51 PM

A senior member of US President Donald Trump's administration landed in Taiwan Sunday for Washington's highest level visit since switching diplomatic recognition to China in 1979, a trip Beijing has condemned. Read more »