China Would Have Unacceptable Leverage over U.S. If It Takes Taiwan
Recent study The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has warned that Beijing’s takeover of democratic Taiwan would have major economic and security implications for the United States. “If war broke out in Taiwan, it would almost certainly cause a global economic depression,” said study author and researcher at the Heritage Foundation’s Center for Asian […]
Taiwan Struck by Strong 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake
Taiwan was hit by the strongest earthquake in 25 years early Wednesday, collapsing buildings and triggering landslides, killing several people and leaving dozens missing. Rescue operations are underway after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan around 8 a.m. local time Wednesday (1 a.m. GMT, 2 a.m. ET Tuesday). Local media reported that the death […]
‘People were screaming’: Hualien residents in shock after Taiwan earthquake | Taiwan
Immediately after the earthquake struck, Lanny Sue fled with her dog and family. She ran down her five flights of stairs and headed outside for safety from falling objects. Su lives in Hualien, a bustling tourist city on Taiwan’s east coast, where a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Wednesday morning. Seven people were killed, 700 injured, […]
Japan issues tsunami warning after massive earthquake rocks Taiwan
Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines have issued tsunami warnings after a powerful earthquake struck Taiwan on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced that a tsunami warning has been issued for Japan’s coastal areas. A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred in Taiwan at 8:58 a.m. on April 3, 2024. Its depth was approximately 35 kilometers, or […]
Gold prices hit record highs near $2300 as Taiwan quake dents risk appetite – Investing.com
Investing.com — Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Wednesday, keeping U.S. interest rates on track while continuing to eye record highs on rising demand for safe haven after Taiwan’s devastating earthquake. Uncertainty surrounding gold prices also boosted demand for gold. Demand for gold was also boosted by a broad decline in stock markets on […]
An earthquake in Taiwan rocked the island nation on Wednesday.
An earthquake shook the entire island of Taiwan early Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in the southern city and a tsunami warning to be issued for Japan’s southern islands. Videos and images on social media showed buildings being thrown off their foundations. The U.S. Geological Survey puts the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.5, while Taiwan’s earthquake […]
Taiwan earthquake live updates: evacuations and tsunami warning in Japan; buildings collapsed in Taiwan | Taiwan
Welcome and opening overview A strong earthquake occurred offshore Taiwan, the entire island shakes and at least one town building collapses. I’m Regd Ahmad. I will be with you for a while. According to the Associated Press, Japan has issued a tsunami warning for the southern Japanese archipelago of Okinawa. We’ll get into the details […]
Taiwan Inaugurates Homemade ‘Carrier-Killer’ Navy Corvettes
Outgoing Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday inaugurated two new ships to Taiwan’s navy. The corvettes are two of the first domestic corvettes with stealth capabilities designed to threaten large ships, including aircraft carriers. Two warships ROCS Ann Chan and rocks one chance teeth 5th and 6th Corvette inside Tuo Chan The class will be […]
US congressional delegation reaffirms defense support for Taiwan
The bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation has pledged continued support to Taiwan following the recent approval of $300 million in military aid. Congress considers Taiwan a strategic ally, even though it has not formally recognized it as a country. Congressman Jack Bergman led the delegation, stressing the importance of the Taiwan-US partnership in regional security. A […]
Taiwan safeguards against rising China threat with commissioning of 2 new navy corvettes
Taiwan has commissioned two new naval vessels as a safeguard against the growing threat from China. China has gradually increased its naval and air force missions around Taiwan, which it claims as its own territory and can annex by force if necessary. The pair of Tuo Chiang-class corvettes completes the first order for six domestic […]