Taiwan-China tension escalates, Taipei fires at drones flying near Chinese coast
Taiwan forces stated that the action was taken after Chinese drones were seen flying over the Kinmen island group in Taiwan
Aug 31, 2022, 17:14 PM IST
Taiwan to more than double annual missile production capacity amid China tension
Taiwan plans to more than double its yearly missile production capacity to close to 500 this year, the island`s defence ministry said in a report.
Mar 03, 2022, 15:52 PM IST
Chinese military transport plane flies near Taiwan
Taiwan dispatched its aircraft and ships to "monitor and deal with" the Yun8, which returned to its base after flying through the Bashi Channel and Miyako waterway.
Dec 17, 2017, 17:36 PM IST
China says detained Taiwan activist confesses to harming state security
The Chinese government said on Friday that a Taiwan rights activist has been arrested on suspicion of subversion and has confessed to harming state security, in a case which has strained ties between China and self-ruled Taiwan.
May 26, 2017, 20:21 PM IST
Taiwan president says aspires to create "new era" of peace with China
The issue of self-ruled and proudly democratic Taiwan has shot to the top of the international agenda since U.S. President-elect Donald Trump broke with decades of precedent last month by taking a congratulatory telephone call from Tsai.
Jan 20, 2017, 14:35 PM IST
Taiwan won't cave to Beijing threats, says president
China has stepped up military drills near Taiwan since the call earlier in December, in a move seen as putting on a show of strength as its ties with the self-ruled island and the United States deteriorate.
Dec 31, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
China urges US not to allow Taiwan president to stop over
China hopes the United States does not send any wrong signals to "Taiwan independence forces", the Foreign Ministry said in a statement sent to Reuters.
Dec 30, 2016, 16:52 PM IST
