Taiwan

Taiwan: US relations won't be harmed by Trump-Xi meeting

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Eleanor Wang said at a news conference that the government was in close contact with Washington and was assured the island's interests would not be harmed.

Apr 06, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

Five issues for Xi Jinping and Donald Trump`s first meeting

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have been at odds over a range of issues since the billionaire businessman took office in November.

Apr 06, 2017, 09:38 AM IST

Taiwan to build 8 submarines under indigenous shipbuilding project

Taiwan plans to build eight submarines to bolster its current fleet of four ageing foreign-built vessels, a senior Taiwanese navy official said on Wednesday.

Apr 05, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Donald Trump predicts 'very difficult' summit with China's Xi Jinping

President Donald Trump today predicted that his first summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next week would be a "very difficult" one as the US can no longer afford job losses and massive trade deficits with the Communist trading giant.

Mar 31, 2017, 19:16 PM IST

'Taiwan independence' can never be allowed: China

Declaring that the mainland and Taiwan belong to one China, a Chinese spokesman on Wednesday asserted that "Taiwan independence" can never be allowed.

Mar 29, 2017, 15:08 PM IST

China says Taiwan man investigated for harming national security

Relations between Beijing and Taiwan have worsened in the past year, largely because Beijing distrusts the Democratic Progressive Party, which took power last year.

Mar 29, 2017, 09:03 AM IST

Taiwan ex-leader Ma found not guilty in leaks case

A Taiwanese court today found former president Ma Ying-jeou not guilty in a political leaks case, one of a series of lawsuits brought against him since he stepped down last year.

Mar 28, 2017, 16:17 PM IST

Nepal to enhance cooperation with China

Nepal and China have pledged to further develop their ties as Kathmandu expressed its willingness to join China`s Belt and Road initiative.

Mar 25, 2017, 19:31 PM IST

Taiwan NGO worker `missing in China`

Taiwan said Friday that Chinese authorities had not responded to their enquiries on Lee Ming-cheh`s whereabouts, as his wife pleaded for help to locate him.

Mar 24, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

Taiwan court hears landmark gay marriage case

Taiwan's constitutional court began hearing a landmark case today that could make the island the first place in Asia to allow same-sex marriage.

Mar 24, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

Taiwan launches submarine project in face of China threat

The US is Taiwan`s most powerful ally and main arms supplier, despite having no official relations with Taipei after switching recognition to Beijing in 1979.

Mar 21, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

China aims advanced DF-16 missiles at Taiwan: Taipei's defence minister

China is aiming advanced medium-range ballistic missiles at Taiwan as part of a growing military threat towards the island, Taipei's defence minister said on Monday.

Mar 20, 2017, 17:24 PM IST

China warns US over arms sales to Taiwan

China on Monday reiterated its firm opposition to US arm sales to Taiwan, amid reports that Donald Trump's administration is preparing a large shipment of advanced weaponry for the self-ruling island.

Mar 20, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

China warns United States over arms sales to Taiwan

China on Monday reiterated its firm opposition to US arm sales to Taiwan, amid reports that Donald Trump`s administration is preparing a large shipment of advanced weaponry for the self-ruling island. 

Mar 20, 2017, 16:17 PM IST

Taiwan ex-leader Ma faces new charges over leaks scandal

Taiwan`s former president Ma Ying-jeou was slapped with new charges on Tuesday in a political leaks controversy, just weeks before he faces possible conviction in another related case.

Mar 14, 2017, 12:46 PM IST

Chinese media likens PoK with Taiwan; asks India to back CPEC

"The CPEC project won't affect the status quo of Kashmir dispute" as China has stated that it should be resolved between India and Pakistan, Global Times said.

Mar 06, 2017, 21:55 PM IST

Will resolutely oppose Taiwan's independence: China

"We will protect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, maintain peaceful growth of cross straits relations and safeguard peace and stability," Premier Li Keqiang said.

Mar 05, 2017, 19:01 PM IST

China launches new cruise ship tour in South China Sea

The Changle Princess sailed from Sanya on the southern Chinese island province of Hainan on Thursday afternoon with 308 passengers on a four-day voyage, Xinhua said.

Mar 03, 2017, 08:40 AM IST

No political meaning in Taiwanese delegation's visit: India

After China protested against the visit of a Taiwanese delegation, including parliamentarians, to India, New Delhi on Wednesday said no political meaning should be read into this.

Feb 15, 2017, 21:32 PM IST

China protests to India over Taiwanese delegation's visit

China, which considers Taiwan as part of its mainland, opposes any diplomatic relations as well as political contacts with Taipei by countries which has diplomatic relations with it.

Feb 15, 2017, 14:11 PM IST