Asset manager Amundi warned Taiwan could face a possible blockade as tensions with China are expected to rise, but business advisory firm Teneo said a blockade was “highly unlikely.” CNBC
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Taiwan begins building anti-submarine frigate | G. Arthur, DefenseNews
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Taiwan’s largest private shipbuilder has started building an anti-submarine warfare frigate expected to relieve stress on the fleet. DefenseNews
US experts think Taiwan Strait crisis likely in 2024 | Taiwan News
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A new study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) found a majority of U.S. and Taiwanese experts believe that a Taiwan Strait crisis is likely in 2024, that China is capable of imposing a blockade on Taiwan, but that it is not currently capable of launching an amphibious invasion. Taiwan News
U.S. lawmakers show post-election support | P. Zengerle, Reuters
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – The leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Taiwan Caucus, Republican Representative Mario Diaz Balart and Democratic Representative Ami Bera, have arrived in Taipei, their offices said on Tuesday, in a show of support after the island’s election. Reuters
Taiwan Export Orders Plunge 16% | RTTNews
(RTTNews) – Taiwan’s export orders declined at the steepest pace in sixteen months after recovering in the previous month, according to data released by the Ministry of Economic Affairs on Monday. RTTNews
Donald Trump’s Taiwan Remarks Spark Fury | Thomas Kika, Newsweek
Former President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting the United States should not help Taiwan in the event of an invasion from China has sparked a new wave of anger and concern on social media. Newsweek
Taiwan envoy offers assurances to U.S. & China | Didi Tang, AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington has a message for both the island’s Chinese adversaries and its American friends: Don’t worry that Taiwan’s new president-elect will worsen relations with Beijing and possibly draw the U.S. into a conflict. Associated Press
Taiwan’s Doubts About America Are Growing. | Cave et al, NY Times
The collection of American memorabilia, vast and well-lit in a busy area of City Hall in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, reflected decades of eager courtship. Maps highlighted sister cities in Ohio and Arizona. NY Times
Chinese military planes, vessels detected in Taiwan waters
The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan said 34 Chinese military aircraft and nine naval vessels were detected near the island nation around 3 a.m.
“Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities,” the ministry tweeted. FoxNews
Taiwanese F-16 fighter makes emergency landing in Hawaii
A Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Hawaii on Monday afternoon, and the U.S. Air Force pilot who was flying the aircraft was taken to the hospital for treatment, U.S. officials said Tuesday. Yahoo News