Biden approves US$571m Taiwan aid ALLIANCE: Washington continues to implement its policy of normalizing arms sales to Taiwan and helps enhance its defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Reuters, WASHINGTON US President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide US$571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the US State Department approved the potential...

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US President Joe Biden on Friday approved US$571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump. US President Joe Biden. File photo: White House. The United States does not official recognize Taiwan diplomatically, but it is the self-ruled island’s strategic ally and largest supplier...

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China preparing for invasion: report GEARING UP: An invasion would be difficult and would strain China’s forces, but it has conducted large-scale training supporting an invasion scenario, the report said Staff writer, with CNA China increased its military pressure on Taiwan last year and took other steps in preparation for a potential invasion, an annual report published by the US...

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Canada passes resolution on Taiwan PEACEFUL RESOLUTION: A statement issued following a meeting between Australia and Britain reiterated support for Taiwan and opposition to change in the Taiwan Strait By Jonathan Chin / Staff writer Canada should support the peaceful resolution of Taiwan’s destiny according to the will of Taiwanese, Canadian lawmakers said in a resolution marking the...

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