Taiwan says it won't bow to pressure amid China tension
Beijing has stepped up pressure on Taiwan since Tsai, from the pro-independence ruling party, took office in 2016.
Jan 17, 2019, 09:57 AM ISTTaiwan to build its own submarine, President Tsai Ing-wen vows on visit to 50-year-old vessel
Taiwan will build its own submarines, President Tsai Ing-wen pledged on Tuesday, as the self-ruled island looks to fresh arms sales by the United States, accompanied by key submarine technology, to counter a growing military threat from China.
Mar 21, 2017, 13:11 PM ISTTaiwan won't cave to Beijing threats, says president
China has stepped up military drills near Taiwan since the call earlier in December, in a move seen as putting on a show of strength as its ties with the self-ruled island and the United States deteriorate.
Dec 31, 2016, 13:06 PM ISTUS launches quiet diplomacy to ease South China Sea tensions
The United States is using quiet diplomacy to persuade the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and other Asian nations not to move aggressively to capitalise on an international court ruling that denied China`s claims to the South China Sea, several U.S. administration officials said on Wednesday.
Jul 14, 2016, 09:36 AM ISTTaiwan sends warship to South China Sea after ruling
A Taiwanese warship set sail for the South China Sea "to defend Taiwan`s maritime territory".
Jul 13, 2016, 10:28 AM IST