Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to collaborating with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump following his final meeting with outgoing leader Joe Biden. The two leaders convened on Saturday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, where they reflected on the “ups and downs” of U.S.-China relations during Biden’s tenure. Despite … Read more
United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their final meeting on Saturday during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru. The meeting came amid growing concerns about renewed tensions with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The summit, attended by leaders from 21 countries, was overshadowed by the … Read more
Nine people died on Thursday after a fire ripped through a hospital in southern Taiwan just as a typhoon hit, making rescue operations “more difficult”, authorities said. The blaze in Pingtung County was reported at around 7:40 am, and was put out shortly after 1 pm, according to an online post by the island’s fire … Read more
President Joe Biden has given the green light for $567 million in defense aid to Taiwan, marking the latest U.S. effort to strengthen the island’s military as tensions with China continue to rise. Taiwan, although lacking formal diplomatic ties with Washington, relies heavily on the United States as its key international supporter and arms provider. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan early Wednesday morning, causing widespread panic and triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. The United States Geological Survey pinpointed the epicenter approximately 11 miles from Hualien City, Taiwan, unleashing a force that was felt … Read more
They organize meetings between former senior military officers and Chinese intelligence personnel The meetings allowed the Chinese to contact and even recruit ex-military officers to their network China considers self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province and has vowed to place it under its control Eko Hot Blog reports that Taiwan has charged two former state … Read more
Taiwan will extend mandatory military service from four months to one year, President Tsai Ing-wen has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the decision comes amid growing tensions with China, which claims the self-ruled island as its territory. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will Be … Read more
Telecoms security boss Jeff Kuo says that fighting mobile phone fraud is a constant battle, and that Taiwan is on the front line. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr Kuo said, “This is like a miniature of the world, here in Taiwan, where we see all kinds of fraud in advance. We can use this … Read more
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the governing Democratic People’s Party (DPP) after its poor showing in local elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) won several major races on Saturday, including in the capital Taipei. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians Can Now Renew Student Visas Without Interview – US Why … Read more
China Conducts Fresh Drills Around Taiwan Following US Lawmakers Visit EKO HOT BLOG reports that China staged fresh military drills around Taiwan on Monday, slamming a new visit by United States lawmakers to the island days after a similar trip by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi triggered a furious response from Beijing. The unannounced … Read more
US Congress Delegation Visits Taiwan Barely Two Weeks After Pelosi EKO HOT BLOG reports that a US congressional delegation has arrived for an unannounced visit to Taiwan, 12 days after a tour of the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Five members of Congress will visit until Monday, said Washington’s de-facto embassy in … Read more
Taiwan Holds Military Drill After China Repeats Threats EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taiwan’s army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island and repeated threats to bring the self-ruled democracy under its control. Beijing has raged at a trip to Taiwan last week by US … Read more
China Set To Run New Drills In Yellow & Bohai Seas EKO HOT BLOG reports that China says it is carrying out new military exercises in the Yellow and Bohai seas after a barrage of drills that encircled Taiwan in recent days. The initial exercises were triggered by Beijing’s fury at a visit … Read more
Taiwan: US Chides China Amid Attack Rehearsal Claims EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has accused Beijing of “provocative” and “irresponsible” actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack on the island. Taiwan said it responded to the Chinese drills, now in their fourth day, by deploying aircraft and ships on … Read more
China Fires Missiles Near Taiwan In Show Of Force Following Pelosi’s Visit EKO HOT BLOG reports that China fired multiple missiles toward waters near northeastern and southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, the island’s Defense Ministry said, as Beijing makes good on its promise that Taipei will pay a price for hosting US House Speaker Nancy … Read more
Taiwan: US Warns China Over Military Drills After Pelosi’s Visit EKO HOT BLOG reports that a top US official on Wednesday called China’s military drills in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan irresponsible and warned of the danger of the situation spiraling out of control. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: … Read more
China Prepares For Military Drills After Pelosi Visit To Taiwan EKO HOT BLOG reports that China is gearing up for military exercises in the seas around Taiwan following top US politician Nancy Pelosi’s trip to its former province. EDITOR’S PICK Lekki Residents Charges LASG To Tackle Flood, Infrastructure Property Owner, LASG Bicker Over … Read more
Nancy Pelosi Meets President Tsai To Beijing’s Anger EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in a visit that has been strongly condemned by China. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine Elon … Read more
President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had a lengthy and open discussion regarding Taiwan on Thursday The two presidents decided to start planning their first face-to-face summit EDITOR’S PICK: Terrorist Raid Military Checkpoint, Reportedly Kills Soldiers In Niger EFCC Nabs 13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Rivers Jandor Accuses Lagos Govt Of Frustrating … Read more
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