China says nothing will stop its long-range air force drills
No amount of interference or shadowing of its aircraft will stop the Chinese air force from carrying out long-range drills, the defence ministry said, announcing another round of exercises of the type that have unnerved Taiwan and Japan.
Aug 25, 2017, 10:00 AM IST
Samurai sword attack outside Taiwan Presidential office
"A Chinese national flag was found in his backpack. He said he wanted to express his political stance by going to the Presidential office," the official said, adding that the man had wanted to fly the flag there.
Aug 18, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
China military criticises wrong US moves on Taiwan, South China Sea
The wrong actions of the United States on Taiwan, its South China Sea patrols and deployment of an advanced anti-missile system in South Korea have had a large, negative influence on military trust, a senior Chinese officer said on Thursday.
Aug 17, 2017, 16:54 PM IST
Taiwan protests Indonesia deportations of suspects to China
Taiwan issued a protest to Beijing Thursday over a decision by Indonesia to deport 22 Taiwanese fraud suspects to China, the latest such deportation to hit the island amid frosty cross-strait ties.
Aug 03, 2017, 22:57 PM IST
Indonesia deports Chinese, Taiwanese scam suspects to China
Two suffered gunshot wounds to their legs while attempting to escape.
Aug 03, 2017, 11:47 AM IST
Japan's main opposition party chief steps down
The Japan-born Renho apologised at the time, but issues surrounding her former Taiwan status deriving from her father's origins on the island, a former Japanese colony, refused to go away.
Jul 27, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
Taiwan protests against Cambodia sending Taiwanese fraud suspects to China
Cambodia`s head of police investigation, Uk Heisela, told Reuters in Phnom Penh that a group of 17 suspects were sent to China on Wednesday night, and another group of 14 would be sent on Saturday.
Jul 27, 2017, 11:14 AM IST
Bellicose China mounting expansionist policy: US Republican Party
"While tensions between China and Taiwan have persisted since the 1950s, China has now mounted an aggressive and expansionist policy towards other nations in the region in order to enlarge their sphere of influence," the Republican Study Committee said in its report yesterday as the House of Representatives initiated steps to pass the annual budget.
Jul 20, 2017, 14:56 PM IST
China air force says conducted 'multiple' long-range missions this week
China`s air force said on Saturday that its fighters and bombers conducted "multiple" long-range drills far out at sea this week, including flying near Japan and self-ruled Taiwan, in what it said was a test of its ability to operate over the sea.
Jul 15, 2017, 20:22 PM IST
White House's name gaffe not helping US-China ties: Scholars
The header of the transcript issued on Saturday described Xi as president of the Republic of China, which is the formal name of the government on Taiwan that China refuses to acknowledge.
Jul 10, 2017, 14:20 PM IST
Donald Trump keeps it friendly with Xi Jinping at G20 on North Korea threat
Trump campaigned in last year's presidential election on cracking down on China for its trade practices, but he softened his rhetoric after taking office, saying he wanted to work with China on the nuclear issue.
Jul 09, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
With an eye on China, India to host ASEAN nations for Republic Day celebrations
Some ASEAN nations are not in good terms with the 'Dragon' over territorial claims in South China Sea.
Jul 08, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
Washington approves USD1.3 bn arms sale to Taiwan
Announcement of the sale comes at a sensitive moment for the US and China, as President Trump is working to establish a partnership over trade differences and efforts to curb North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Jun 30, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
Taiwan offers cancer treatment to China dissident Liu Xiaobo
China has cut off all official communication with Taipei and has upped military drills while Taiwan is developing home-grown defence systems in response to what it sees as a growing threat.
Jun 28, 2017, 12:52 PM IST
This 41-year-old Taiwanese designer looks nothing like her age!
This Taiwanese interior designer has stunned thousands of people on the Internet with her incredibly youthful appearance.
Jun 22, 2017, 22:33 PM IST
Vietnam urges China to act responsibly in South China Sea
China has built up infrastructure on the four smaller outposts, including land-based guns and communications facilities.
Jun 15, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
US committed to 'One China' policy, also Taiwan: Rex Tillerson
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the Trump administration is committed to the long-standing "One China" policy as it reviews US policy toward China, but also intends to keep all of its commitments to Taiwan.
Jun 14, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
Panama ditches Taiwan, establishes diplomatic ties with China
The move by Panama comes as China began construction of a container port with natural gas facilities in northern province of Colon last week.
Jun 13, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
China says it is vigilant as two U.S. bombers fly over South China Sea
The U.S. military conducts such "freedom of navigation" patrols to show China it is not entitled to territorial waters there, U.S. officials said at the time.
Jun 09, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
China to prosecute former senior official for graft
Chinese authorities will prosecute a former top official from a high profile but largely ceremonial body after an investigation found he engaged in corrupt practices and "inappropriately" spoke about Communist Party policies, the party said on Friday.
Jun 02, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
