Opposition lawmakers refuse to consider the proposal without government concessions, sparking criticism in Washington.

U.S. pressure on the Beijing-claimed island has grown after the opposition-controlled parliament blocked $40 billion in proposed extra defense spending.

TAIPEI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan will seek an extension to the date by which an agreement must be signed with the United States for a batch of weapons deliveries given an ongoing standoff in ...

Bitter divisions in Parliament have culminated in the government’s proposal being blocked 10 times since December. Read more ...

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) yesterday welcomed the European Parliament’s passage of two resolutions that express concern over China’s threat to peace and stability across the ...

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim made an unusual visit to Belgium on Friday and spoke at a meeting with lawmakers at the European Parliament, part of an increasingly bold outreach ...

Taiwan proposes extra $40 bln in defence spending to 2033 Talks with US on new arms sales have begun, minister says Spending must be passed by opposition-dominated parliament TAIPEI, Nov 27 (Reuters) ...