Ben Blanchard

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, also known as 'Captain Taiwan', is seen on a big screen before being introduced on stage, during the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's annual congress in Taipei, Taiwan, July 17, 2022.

'Captain Taiwan' President Tsai Launches Local Election Campaign

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen launched her party's campaign for November local elections on Sunday, touting the island's economic resilience in the face of global challenges like the war in Ukraine and inflation.

Soldiers march to position during an anti-invasion drill on the beach during the annual Han Kuang military drill in Tainan, Taiwan, September 14, 2021.

Taiwan Says Ukraine Conflict Will Inform This Year's Military Drills

Taiwan's main military drills this year will draw on the experiences of the war in Ukraine, focusing on asymmetric and cognitive warfare as well as use of reserves as it practices fighting off a Chinese attack, a top officer said on Wednesday.

Army reservist troop takes part in a shooting training at a camp base in Nanshipu, Taiwan March 12, 2022.

Ukraine War Gives Taiwan's Military Reservist Reform New Impetus

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited army reservists training under a new scheme to bolster war readiness on Saturday, a programme that has gotten added impetus from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, given China's bellicosity against the island.

A Taiwan flag flews across the sky during National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, October 10, 2020.

Analysis-Taiwan Studies Ukraine War For Own Battle Strategy With China

Taiwan's military strategists have been studying Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the country's resistance, for the island's own battle strategy in the event its giant neighbour China ever makes good on its threat to take them by force.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives a speech in Taipei, Taiwan, March 4, 2022.

U.S. Should Recognise Taiwan, Former Top Diplomat Pompeo Says

The United States should formally recognise Taiwan as a country, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday during a speech in Taipei, drawing a stern rebuke from China for his "babbling nonsense".

Chinese Exports Accelerate As US Prepares New Tariffs In Heated Row

In the latest move by President Donald Trump to put pressure on Beijing, Washington is set to begin collecting 25 percent tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese goods on Aug. 23.