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Nikkei Asia
a day ago
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Taiwan vice president urges China talks, stresses defense priorities
In addition to the military threat from China, Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said the island is also facing a multi-domain challenge that includes cyberattacks, disinformation, supply chain disruptions and economic coercion. (Michael Saul Garber) THOMPSON CHAU TAIPEI -- Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim called on China to engage in dialogue and cease its "aggressive military posturing," while emphasizing Taiwan's self-defense efforts and civilian preparedness programs. Hsiao's warning comes as China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has intensified military pressure and coercion in recent years, and as the U.S. urges allies and partners to strengthen their defense and security.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Taiwan detects Chinese incursions around territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected one Chinese aircraft and five Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am Monday (local time). The aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Product Management Leadership Data Science Digital Marketing Healthcare Technology CXO healthcare Public Policy Degree Cybersecurity Project Management Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking Data Science Data Analytics Finance Operations Management MBA Management Others others MCA Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details In a post on X, the MND said, "1 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Earlier on Sunday, the MND detected two PLA aircraft and four Chinese naval aircraft operating around itself. In a post on X, the MND said, "2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." Live Events Meanwhile, Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to national security and regional stability on Friday, amid rising Chinese threats and intensifying geopolitical tensions, Taipei Times reported. Speaking before dozens of foreign correspondents and foreign office representatives in Taipei, Hsiao emphasised that Taiwan continues to navigate one of the world's most complex and contested regions. "Taiwan does not live in a vacuum," she said. "We operate at the centre of one of the world's most dynamic and contested geopolitical environments," Taipei Times quoted her as saying. Hsiao said pressure from China, through military provocations, gray-zone warfare, and economic coercion, has only intensified since President William Lai took office in May 2024. She described China's behaviour as "aggressive military posturing" and "counterproductive," warning that Beijing's efforts to infiltrate and divide Taiwanese society directly undermine the cross-strait status quo. According to Taipei Times, the Vice President outlined Taiwan's multi-layered response to rising threats. "To deter these risks, we are reforming and integrating our national defence strategy, rooted not only in military modernisation, but also in the resilience of our entire society," she said.
MTV Lebanon
4 days ago
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
18 Jul 2025 11:41 AM Taiwan does not seek conflict with China
Taiwan does not seek conflict with China and will not provoke confrontation, but Beijing's "aggressive" military posturing was counterproductive, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said on Friday. China considers democratic Taiwan as part of its own territory and calls President Lai Ching-te a "separatist". Taiwan's government disputes China's claim. Speaking to the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club in the capital Taipei, Hsiao said that Chinese pressure on Taiwan had only escalated over the past few years but that the island's people were peace-loving. "We do not seek conflict; we will not provoke confrontation," she said, reiterating Lai's offer of talks between Taipei and Beijing. For decades, Taiwan's people and business have contributed to China's growth and prosperity, which has only been possible under a peaceful and stable environment, Hsiao added. "Aggressive military posturing is counterproductive and deprives the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait of opportunities to pursue an agenda of growth and prosperity," she said. "Defending the status quo (with China) is our choice, not because it is easy, but because it is responsible and consistent with the interests of our entire region." Taiwan, a major semiconductor producer, is facing another international challenge at the moment - tariff talks with the United States. Taiwan remains in negotiations with Washington, following U.S. President Donald Trump's April announcement that the island would be subject to a 32% tariff, which was subsequently suspended to facilitate talks. "With the United States, our negotiators are literally working around the clock to strive to reach an agreement on reciprocal tariffs to achieve trade balance while also promoting further bilateral cooperation in technology, investments and other areas," Hsiao said.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Taiwan says it will not provoke confrontation with China
Taiwanese vice-president Hsiao Bi-khim said China's military posturing is counter-productive. (EPA Images pic) TAIPEI : Taiwan does not seek conflict with China and will not provoke confrontation, but Beijing's 'aggressive' military posturing was counter-productive, vice-president Hsiao Bi-khim said today. China considers democratic Taiwan as part of its own territory and calls president Lai Ching-te a 'separatist'. Taiwan's government disputes China's claim. Speaking to the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club in the capital Taipei, Hsiao said that Chinese pressure on Taiwan had only escalated over the past few years but that the island's people were peace-loving. 'We do not seek conflict; we will not provoke confrontation,' she said, reiterating Lai's offer of talks between Taipei and Beijing. For decades, Taiwan's people and business have contributed to China's growth and prosperity, which has only been possible under a peaceful and stable environment, Hsiao added. 'Aggressive military posturing is counter-productive and deprives the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait of opportunities to pursue an agenda of growth and prosperity,' she said. 'Defending the status quo (with China) is our choice, not because it is easy, but because it is responsible and consistent with the interests of our entire region.' Taiwan, a major semiconductor producer, is facing another international challenge at the moment – tariff talks with the US. Taiwan remains in negotiations with Washington, following US President Donald Trump's April announcement that the island would be subject to a 32% tariff, which was subsequently suspended to facilitate talks. 'With the US, our negotiators are literally working around the clock to strive to reach an agreement on reciprocal tariffs to achieve trade balance while also promoting further bilateral cooperation in technology, investments and other areas,' Hsiao said.
CNA
4 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Taiwan 'working around the clock' to strike US tariff deal
TAIPEI: Taiwan's trade negotiators were "working around the clock" to strike a tariff deal with the United States, the island's vice president said on Friday (Jul 18), two weeks before Washington's deadline. US President Donald Trump has given his trade partners until Aug 1 to reach an agreement with the White House or be hit with his threatened levies. The US president has so far only announced deals with Indonesia, Britain and Vietnam, alongside an agreement to temporarily lower tit-for-tat tolls with China. Taiwan faces a 32 per cent tax and possible duties on semiconductor chips, which are a key driver of the island's economy. "Our negotiators are literally working around the clock to strive to reach an agreement on reciprocal tariffs," Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim told journalists in Taipei. "We are certainly aiming to reach an arrangement by Aug 1." Trump in April imposed a 10 per cent tariff on almost all US trading partners, while announcing plans to eventually hike this level for dozens of countries. But days before the steeper duties were due to take effect on Jul 9, he pushed the deadline back to Aug 1. Hsiao said Friday that Taipei wanted a trade deal with Washington that "will benefit both sides". "The United States is indeed a very important trade partner for Taiwan," Hsiao said. Washington also "needs Taiwan in supporting resilient supply chains, in supporting manufacturing and some high-end technologies". "We have really counted on each other in recent years in developing our technologies, our economies and growth and prosperity," Hsiao said. Taiwan is a global powerhouse in chip manufacturing and Trump has previously accused the island of stealing the US semiconductor industry. Around 60 per cent of Taiwan's exports to the United States are information and communications technology, which includes chips.
