Taiwan

American aid and spending package to Taiwan and Tibet angers China

China has watched with growing alarm as the United States has stepped up it's backing for Chinese-claimed Taiwan and its criticism of Beijing`s rule in remote Tibet, further straining a relationship under intense pressure over trade, human rights and other issues.

Dec 28, 2020, 19:31 PM IST

Amid tension with China, Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty with new submarines

At a ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new submarine fleet in the southern port city of Kaohsiung, President Tsai called the move a "historic milestone" for Taiwan.

Nov 24, 2020, 19:49 PM IST

Taiwan says is having 'good interactions' with Biden team

Taiwan has been having "good interactions" with US President-elect Joe Biden`s team, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Nov 24, 2020, 13:09 PM IST

DNA: Know why China does not like WION

Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you analysis of the top news of the day. In this segment of DNA, we tell you why China does not like WION?

Oct 23, 2020, 23:26 PM IST

China warned India not to raise Taiwan issue

China's newspaper Global Times warned India to stay away from the Taiwan issue.

Oct 18, 2020, 10:50 AM IST

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen emerges as the most popular foreign leader in India

The social media proved to be a new battle ground for Chinese aggression vis a vis India and Taiwan.

Oct 18, 2020, 07:21 AM IST

National Taiwan Day becomes top trend in India on its 109th National Day

Taiwan celebrates its National Day on October 10, the day is also more commonly known as “double tenth day”. It commemorates the start of the 1911 Wuchang uprising in China. It is a day when Taiwanese people both at home and abroad celebrate. 

Oct 10, 2020, 12:59 PM IST

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen extends olive branch to China, calls for 'meaningful dialogue'

Amid heightened tensions between China, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday extended an olive branch calling for "meaningful dialogue" with Beijing on an equal basis. 

Oct 10, 2020, 12:08 PM IST

With EU help, Taiwan gets rare win in China naming dispute

Taiwan expressed satisfaction on Monday and said the European Union had stepped in to help after a global alliance of mayors stopped referring to Taiwanese cities as part of China, in a rare win for the island amid growing Chinese pressure.

Sep 28, 2020, 11:23 AM IST

Taiwan president says drills show China is threat to whole region

The last two days of Chinese aircraft approaching Taiwan demonstrate that Beijing is a threat to the entire region and have shown Taiwanese even more clearly the true nature of China`s government, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Sunday.

Sep 20, 2020, 13:54 PM IST

China says will make 'necessary response' to US official's Taiwan visit

China will make a "necessary response" to a visit by US Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Keith Krach to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, and has lodged a complaint with Washington, the foreign ministry said on Thursday ahead of his arrival.

Sep 17, 2020, 15:40 PM IST

'Completely untrue,' says China after reports claim Taiwan shot down its Sukhoi-35 aircraft

Amid simmering tensions between China and Taiwan for the past several days, Beijing on Friday clarified that report claiming that Taiwan shot down one of its Sukhoi-35 aircraft is completely “untrue and false information.” 

Sep 04, 2020, 16:45 PM IST

Taiwan warns of accidental conflict as regional tensions rise

The risk of accidental conflict is rising because of tension in the South China Sea and around Taiwan and communication must be maintained to reduce the risk of miscalculation, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday.

Aug 27, 2020, 13:35 PM IST

China behind cyberattacks on government agencies, emails, says Taiwan

The attacks, which started as early as 2018, targeted at least 10 government agencies and the email accounts of some 6,000 officials.

Aug 19, 2020, 20:21 PM IST

China firmly opposes US-Taiwan official interactions, urges US to stop official interactions with Taiwan

China said that they are ready to work with the US to build a relationship on coordination, cooperation and stability in the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, but will never submit to "its bullying and power politics". 

Aug 10, 2020, 21:19 PM IST

DNA: Democratic values 'beaten up' ​in Taiwan

Looking at the pictures shown in this segment of DNA, you will be forced to think, is the Parliament of that country really responsible for maintaining the dignity of any democratic country?

Jul 17, 2020, 23:42 PM IST

America rejects China's claims in South China Sea, adding to tensions

China has offered no coherent legal basis for its ambitions in the South China Sea and for years has been using intimidation against other Southeast Asian coastal states, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.

Jul 14, 2020, 15:56 PM IST

Chinese fighter jets buzz Taiwan again, stoking tensions

Chinese air force aircraft approached Taiwan on Thursday for the fifth time in 10 days, before being warned away by Taiwanese fighters, the island`s air force said, in a further ratcheting up of tensions across the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

Jun 18, 2020, 13:23 PM IST

Lord Rama poised to slay China's Dragon: Taiwan news site's illustration on India-China face-off goes viral

Many Indian netizens reportedly extended thanks to HoSaiLei for sharing the image, and he responded to one user as, "Likewise!! Please know this, we support you!" 

Jun 17, 2020, 23:24 PM IST

Taiwan scrambles to ready for influx from Hong Kong protests

Taiwan is gearing up to welcome Hong Kong people fleeing their city as China tightens its grip, but the island has little experience of handling refugees and is scrambling to prepare and to keep out any Chinese spies who might try to join the influx.

Jun 11, 2020, 13:32 PM IST