Taiwan president’s bad week hangs on U.S. trade deal outcome

Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te suffered a string of high-profile political setbacks over the past week, wounding his presidency at home and abroad. With a U.S. tariff deadline looming, things could get worse. Lai’s ability to forge ahead with his domestic …

Boskalis and Allseas Secure $1.3 Billion Taiwan Offshore Pipeline Contract

A joint consortium formed by Dutch maritime services provider Boskalis and Swiss offshore pipeline contractor Allseas has been awarded a significant $1.38 billion contract by CPC Corporation Taiwan for the second offshore gas pipeline (YT2) connecting …

What We’re Watching: Taiwan’s president latest setback, Angolan fuel protests turn violent, Trump launches Sudan peace ...

Trump blocks Taiwan’s president from traveling through New York US President Donald Trump blocked Taiwan’s president from stopping over in New York on a trip to Central America. The move, which comes right as US and Chinese officials are discussing a trade …

China Fumes Against European Parliament Meeting in Taiwan After EU Accepted Trump’s Trade Deal

China’s mission to the European Union (EU) expressed outrage on Monday over last week’s visit to Taiwan by several EU lawmakers. Still smarting from the EU ignoring pressure from Beijing to avoid making a trade deal with President Donald Trump, the Chinese …

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Paraguayan lawmaker suggests dropping Taiwan in favor of Mainland China

    Tuesday, July 29th 2025 - 19:45 UTC Meza underscored that only 12 countries maintained diplomatic ties with Taipei, while the rest of the world was shifting towards Beijing's larger benefits Paraguayan Congressman Hugo Meza has called for a …

As US grapples with China relations, Taiwan's president scraps stop on American soil

Details about the administration’s decision were scant, but one person with knowledge of the discussions told AP that the U.S. “had asked Taipei to rearrange the transit — not go through New York.” Another person with knowledge of the discussions said …

As US grapples with China relations, Taiwan’s president scraps stop on American soil

In Yomiuri Shimbun Interview, Bannon Says U.S. Should Intervene in Taiwan Contingency; Former Trump Adviser Supports ...

Courtesy of Dan Fleuette Steve Bannon, taken by Dan Fleuette By Yuko Mukai / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 6:00 JST, July 30, 2025 WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to U.S. President Donald Trump in his first administration, believes …

Starlux Airlines' new Phoenix-Taiwan flights now on sale

Taiwan has become a popular destination for both business and leisure travelers, and, starting Jan. 15, travelers will be able to fly nonstop to the island nation from Phoenix. This spring, upscale Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines revealed it would begin …