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Taiwan unveils first domestically built submarine as outgunned island seeks to bolster defences
The first prototype, named “Hai Kun” in Chinese, meaning “mythical sea creature”, and dubbed “Narwhal” in English, was unveiled Thursday at a ceremony in the southern port city of Kaohsiung.
Taiwan says 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels detected near island
The number was a dramatic jump from the previous day, when Taipei said 35 warplanes were detected around the island.
Taiwan president heads to last African ally Eswatini
“Taiwan will not stop its steps going global and will continue to move forward more firmly and confidently to let the world see Taiwan as a steady force for good,” Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen said ahead of her visit to the southern African nation of Eswatini.
US approves first arms to Taiwan under foreign aid program
The State Department insisted that the first-ever aid under the program did not imply any recognition of Taiwan sovereignty.