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Taiwan expresses concern over China testing hypersonic missiles, Beijing denies

Oct 20, 2021, at 12:11 am

Taiwan’s defense ministry has said it is monitoring China's suspected testing of hypersonic missiles.

China carries out beach landing, assault drills in province opposite Taiwan

Oct 13, 2021, at 07:51 am

China’s military said on Monday it had carried out beach landing and assault drills in the province directly across the sea from Taiwan, an incident which occurred amid growing conflicts between the two regions.

We will not bow to Beijing pressure: Taiwan president gives strong reply to Xi Jinping

Oct 11, 2021, at 05:03 am

Taipei:  President Tsai Ing-wen has targeted China in her defiant speech and said will not bow to pressure from Beijing and will defend its democratic way of life.

Xi Jinping vows to pursue 'reunification' with Taiwan

Oct 09, 2021, at 10:29 pm

Beijing; Chinese President XI Jinping has vowed to pursue the "reunification" with Taiwan, which Beijing observes as a breakaway province, in a peaceful manner.

French delegation head calls Taiwan a 'country'

Oct 09, 2021, at 01:18 am

The head of a French delegation of senators on Thursday called Taiwan a "country" during a visit to Taipei, risking drawing China's wrath.

US will continue to strengthen its relations with Taiwan: Price

Oct 08, 2021, at 02:25 pm

Washington:  The United States will continue to strengthen its relations with Taiwan amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Thursday.

Taiwan: Survey voices concern over Chinese port investments

Oct 06, 2021, at 04:30 am

A poll conducted by the New Power Party (NPP) has revealed that the majority of respondents want authorities to crack down on Chinese investment in Taiwan’s science parks and ports, media reports said.

US expresses concern over China’s 'provocative military activity' near Taiwan

Oct 04, 2021, at 12:55 am

Washington: The US government on Sunday expressed concern over China’s provocative military activity near Taiwan.

Taiwan says 38 Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone

Oct 03, 2021, at 12:15 am

Taipei: Taiwan has said 38 Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone on Friday.

China may ban more fruit imports from Taiwan, warns lawmaker

Sep 26, 2021, at 04:57 am

Taipei: A Taiwanese lawmaker has warned the  government should prepare contingency plans for a possible Chinese ban on oranges from Taiwan.

More than 20 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ

Sep 25, 2021, at 12:07 am

Taipei: Two dozen Chinese fighter jets, bombers, and surveillance aircraft intruded into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), an incident that can potentially trigger conflict between the two nations.

China bans import of Taiwanese sugar, wax apples

Sep 22, 2021, at 12:22 am

Taipei: Escalating tension between the two governments, China recently banned imports of Taiwanese sugar and wax apples, media reports said.

Taiwan is afraid that China is weaponizing ‘bacteria bombs’

Sep 19, 2021, at 01:52 am

Taiwan, a region engaged in a conflict with China, has started biowarfare defence drills amid fears that Beijing has weaponised a number of deadly pathogens including coronaviruses.

China opposes European Parliament's interference in Taiwan affairs

Sep 19, 2021, at 01:26 am

Beijing/Xinhua: A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday urged the European Parliament and its certain bodies to exercise caution in words and deeds on Taiwan-related issues, reiterating that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is a part of China.

Three Chinese military planes enter Taiwan’s ADIZ

Sep 18, 2021, at 03:38 am

Taipei: Marking the 15th intrusion of the ongoing month, three Chinese military planes entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday morning, media reports said.

Taiwan plans to spend additional US$8.69 billion on defense to counter China

Sep 18, 2021, at 03:19 am

Taipei: The Taiwan government has planned to spend an additional US$8.69 billion on defense over the next five years, an attempt made to resist "severe threat" from China.

Chinese man detained as he enters illegally into Taiwan waters

Sep 14, 2021, at 05:51 pm

Taipei: A Chinese man, who was travelling in a rubber boat, was intercepted by coast guard officers in Taiwan's territorial waters on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.

Taiwan says 19 Chinese warplanes recently entered its air defence zone

Sep 07, 2021, at 02:12 am

Taipei: Taiwan government has said a large incursion of Chinese military jets occurred in its air defence zone on Sunday, giving fuel to trigger conflict with Beijing.

Chinese shows aggression to Taiwan by warplane breaching

Jul 09, 2021, at 09:20 pm

Beijing: The continuous breach of Chinese warplanes through the skies around Taiwan shows Chinese President Xi Jinping' aim to highlight Taiwan’s vulnerability while probing its defenses and testing the limits of the American commitment to ensure Taiwan’s self-defense.

China again violates Taiwan airspace

Jul 07, 2021, at 04:21 am

Intensifying its tense relationship with Taiwan, China once again violated the region's airspace while the PLA Navy (PLAN) commissioned its fourth new Type 052D destroyer on July 4.

Pacific region: Japan offers to give COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan-friendly nations

Jul 05, 2021, at 10:48 pm

Tokyo: The Japan government has offered to give COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan-friendly islands in the Pacific, a move that can leave China irked.

Our support for Taiwan is rock solid, says US vowing to strengthen trade ties

Jul 02, 2021, at 05:14 am

Washington; The US government has said trade relationship will be strengthened with Taiwan in the upcoming times, a vow that has the potential to annoy China.

China asks US to stop official exchange, military contacts with Taiwan

Jun 27, 2021, at 03:07 am

Beijing: China is firmly opposed to any form of official exchanges or military contacts between the US and Taiwan, said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, on Tuesday.

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen expresses sadness over Apple Daily closure

Jun 27, 2021, at 03:00 am

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday expressed sadness over the closure of the Apple Daily and said her nation will continue to support freedom for Hong Kong.

Lithuania donates 20,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Taiwan to combat COVID-19

Jun 25, 2021, at 03:47 am

Taipei: Lithuania has donated  20,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Taiwan to combat COVID-19 pandemic which is still putting life across the globe in danger.

Countering China: US planning to build combat-ready standing force on Australia's doorstep

Jun 22, 2021, at 04:54 am

Beijing:  The US is looking to set up a combat-ready standing force on Australia's doorstep, an effort seen as a move to counter China's increasing presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone triggering tension

Jun 20, 2021, at 02:38 am

Beijing: Seven Chinese air force warplanes flew into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone on Thursday, adding more fuel to the conflict between the two regions.

Chinese aggression: US vows to use global clout to defend Taiwan

Jun 20, 2021, at 02:15 am

Washington: Top US officials have said the nation will use its global clout and alliances to strengthen Taiwan’s defence, international presence and economy, including its vital semiconductor industry, against China.

Taiwan says 28 Chinese military planes flew into its air defence zone

Jun 17, 2021, at 03:49 am

Taiwan: Taiwan's Ministry of Defence said as many as 28 Chinese military planes flew into the country's Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ) on Tuesday.

Japanese PM calls Taiwan as a country, upsets China

Jun 13, 2021, at 05:50 am

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga recently referred to Taiwan as a country, drawing ire from China which considers the region as a rebel province.