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Taiwan test-fires US-supplied missiles towards mainland China

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The live-fire drill comes as Taipei is expanding its missile arsenal despite repeated warnings from Beijing. Taiwan has launched approximately 36 US-supplied missiles into the...

China begins ‘Special Maritime Operation’ near Taiwan

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China has launched what it describes as a special maritime law enforcement operation in waters east of Taiwan following plans by Japan and the...

Luxon criticises China over ban on NZ MPs

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned China's decision to bar four New Zealand MPs from entering the country, describing the move as "entirely inappropriate"...

Peters raises concerns with China over MP travel bans

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has directed officials to raise concerns with China after four New Zealand MPs were barred from entering the country for...

US blindsides Taiwan with arms sales ‘pause’

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The island said it was unaware of any changes to military sales after a senior US official said they had been put on hold. The...

Trump backs ‘status quo’ on Taiwan – US envoy to UN

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Mike Waltz said Washington maintains its policy of “strategic ambiguity” regarding tensions with China over the island. US President Donald Trump reaffirmed during his recent...

Trump and Xi end Beijing summit

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US President Donald Trump has wrapped up a highly choreographed summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing the talks as “very successful”...

Xi warns Trump over Taiwan

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A standoff over the island could put the two nations into “a very dangerous situation,” the Chinese leader has said. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has...

China offers economic boons to Taiwan

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The island’s authorities have met the proposed measures with open distrust. China has unveiled a set of new economic incentive measures for Taiwan, offering to...

China and Taiwan delegations hold landmark talks in Beijing

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Senior political figures from China and Taiwan met in Beijing for rare high-level talks aimed at improving cross-Strait relations, with Xi Jinping hosting opposition...

Xi reasserts ‘unstoppable’ push for Taiwan reunification

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Xi Jinping has renewed Beijing’s vow to reunify with Taiwan, declaring the process “unstoppable” as China ramps up military pressure around the island. In a...

Beijing stages Taiwan blockade drills after record U.S. arms deal

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China has launched major live-fire military exercises encircling Taiwan, sending warships, combat aircraft and artillery units into action in what Beijing says is a...

Powerful quake jolts Taiwan

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A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit waters off Taiwan’s northeastern coast late Saturday night, according to the island’s Central Weather Administration. The quake struck at...

China expands sanctions on US arms firms over Taiwan weapons deal

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China has imposed sanctions on a further 20 US weapons manufacturers and 10 senior executives, citing Washington’s latest arms sale to Taiwan as the...

Smoke bombs and knife attack leave three dead in Taipei metro rampage

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At least three people were killed and nine others wounded after a knife attack in Taipei, Taiwan, during the evening rush hour on Friday,...

Auckland man jailed after brutal daylight attack on tourist in Mission Bay

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An Auckland man has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for a violent, daylight assault on a Taiwanese tourist in...

Taiwan chipmaker achieves $1 trillion valuation

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Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC’s market capitalisation has surged amid booming AI demand. The world’s largest chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), has become the first Asian...

China showcases military drill near Taiwan (Video)

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The two-day exercise is aimed at deterring the self-governing island from pursuing separatism, according to Beijing. The Chinese military has published several videos showcasing a...

China confirms military drills in Taiwan Strait

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Beijing’s forces have set up a zone for “shooting training,” the Foreign Ministry has said. The Chinese military has established a drill zone for “shooting...

Taiwan blames Chinese ship for undersea cable damage – media

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A vessel allegedly linked to a Hong Kong-registered company was in the area when damage to telecoms cable reportedly occurred. Taiwan suspects that a vessel...

Taiwan reunification ‘closer than ever’ – Chinese ambassador

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Zhang Hanhui says Beijing possesses the strength to achieve ‘the complete reunification” of China. China is making significant strides toward achieving its long-held goal of...

Hospital fire in southern Taiwan claims nine lives

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A fire at a hospital in southern Taiwan has resulted in the deaths of nine people, according to local media reports. The blaze broke out...

Algerian boxer banned by IBA over gender doubts wins gold medal in women’s division

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Algeria's Imane Khelif described the boxing gold at the Paris Olympics as having "a special taste" after two weeks of intense speculation over eligibility...

Second boxer who failed gender eligibility test secures Olympic medal

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The Taiwanese athlete was disqualified from the World Championships last year after failing “eligibility criteria”. Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting, who has been at the center...

Asian stock markets tumble amid global economic fears

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Asian stock markets experienced significant declines on Monday, echoing last week’s global market downturn. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dropped a massive 7.3%, and the...

Olympic bosses criticised for allowing boxers banned for high testosterone to compete in women’s division

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Footage of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, cleared to compete in the Olympics despite previous disqualification over biological sex concerns, has sparked controversy after showing...

Prospects of peaceful reunification with Taiwan have ‘eroded’ – Beijing

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China’s defense chief has warned that Taipei is being dragged into a “dangerous situation”. China’s efforts toward “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan have been consistently undermined...

Watch: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Taiwan

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The island was hit by the strongest tremors in 25 years, its chief seismologist said. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of...

Here’s why the result of Taiwan’s election is bad news for the US

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It will become apparent in the long term that China was the real winner. In 2023, the volume of trade between the two sides of...

People of Taiwan don’t want war with Beijing – so why did they elect a pro-independence ‘president’?

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The outcome is certainly a boon for the US, allowing it to continue its campaign of pressure on China. In the heart of the Asia-Pacific,...

Beijing reacts to Taiwan presidential election result

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Beijing has repeatedly branded Lai Ching-te a separatist and had warned voters against supporting him. A long-time vocal advocate of independence, Taiwan’s vice president Lai...

Xi sends warning over Taiwan

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The Chinese leader vowed “complete reunification” ahead of elections on the island. Beijing will use “any means” to prevent the separation of Taiwan, Chinese President...

Taiwanese parties joining ranks to unseat pro-US cabinet, mend ties with Beijing

Ekaterina Blinova -

Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific strategy envisaging Taiwan's militarization over the alleged China threat may fall apart at the seams as Taiwanese political forces unite to...

Taiwan warns Australia about ‘hidden’ Chinese agenda

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Beijing is pursuing a “divide and conquer” strategy as it cultivates ties with Canberra, Taipei’s envoy has claimed. Taiwan has warned Australia to be wary...

Taiwan expelled from international political body

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The Central American Parliament has stripped Taipei of its observer status. The Central American Parliament (Parlacen) has voted to expel Taiwan as a permanent observer...

Macron refuses to back US line on China

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The French president distanced himself from Washington’s confrontational policy on Taiwan. Western Europe must pursue “strategic autonomy” and avoid getting dragged into confrontations on behalf...

US ‘open’ to deploying troops in Taiwan – lawmaker

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Senator Lindsey Graham declared that he would “fight for” the island because it’s “a democracy”. US Senator Lindsey Graham has declared that he would support...

China launches military drills around Taiwan

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The exercises are a serious warning to Taipei and “external forces,” Beijing’s warns. The Chinese military announced the launch of three days of exercises in...

The Taiwan leader’s American visit will only invite chaos to her island

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Tsai Ing-wen is hastening the demise of her dream of independence from China. Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen departed on Wednesday for a trip to Guatemala...

Taiwanese leader defies China over US visit

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President Tsai Ing-wen has dismissed Beijing’s threat of retaliation as she begins her trip to the Americas. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has begun a ten-day...

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