By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “We have the same belief as the United States — that peace is maintained through strength,” Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao said, emphasizing that continued U.S. engagement with China does not signal a weakening of support for Taiwan, Palau or other partners in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking to Island Times […]
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AI-Driven Disinformation Emerging as Growing Threat to Palau, Taiwan VP Warns
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 10, 2026) — The growing use of artificial intelligence to spread false information is becoming an increasingly serious threat to Palau, with recent attacks targeting local media, public figures and government leaders, prompting renewed calls for stronger cybersecurity and international cooperation. During an interview with Island Times, Taiwan Vice […]
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Taiwanese president says island will not be sacrificed after Trump-Xi meeting
In short: (ABC-Australia) Taiwan will not give up its “national sovereignty and dignity”, nor its democratic and free way of life, President Lai Ching-te says. He made the comments in response to what he said was concern about comments on Taiwan at last week’s meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. What’s next? Mr Trump […]
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Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Kelvin Chen Taiwan News, Staff Writer TAIPEI (Taiwan News) Dec. 21, 2025— Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year’s Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said on Saturday. Lin, who is on a trip to Palau, called the Pacific island nation a “steadfast friend” and said Taiwan must help it successfully host the […]
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Taipei Metro stabbing attack leaves at least three people dead
Saturday 20 December In short: (ABC-Australia) A man has killed three people after throwing smoke bombs into Taipei’s metro station and stabbing people nearby. Authorities say the suspect is also dead after falling from a building during a police chase. At least five other people were injured in the attack. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-20/taipei-metro-stabbing-attack-leaves-at-least-three-people-dead/106165504 A knife-wielding attacker has […]
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US approves largest ever multi-billion-dollar arms package for Taiwan
Dec. 18, 2025 In short: (ABC-Australia) The US has approved an arms package for Taiwan that includes drones, howitzers and more. Taiwan also plans $60 billion in extra defence spending. What’s next? US-Taiwan arms sales often strain US-China relations. The United States has approved $US11.1 billion ($16.68 billion) in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest […]