Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals

The United States and Taiwan have announced an $11.1 billion arms package that if completed would be one of Washington’s biggest-ever military sales to the island.

Analysis - How Trump's Venezuela embargo could put Taiwan at risk

Donald Trump's decision to impose a partial blockade on Venezuela marks a dramatic escalation in U.S. pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but it also risks undermining a top U.S. policy goal: deterring a potential Chinese naval encirclement of Taiwan.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

What’s in the U.S. weapons package for Taiwan and why China is angry

The Trump administration has approved the largest single package of weapons sales to Taiwan in U.S. history. Many of the systems mirror those the United States has supplied to Ukraine. The move is part of a broader U.
Bitcoin Magazine

Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million

Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice disclosed it holds over 210 bitcoin seized from criminal cases, placing the country among the world’s top government bitcoin holders.

Taiwan Rattled by 5.1 Magnitude Quake, No Immediate Reports of Damage

TAIPEI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - ‌A ​5.1 ‌magnitude earthquake struck 18 ​km (11 miles) off eastern ‍Taiwan's Hualien city ​on ​Thursday, ⁠the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.