Taiwan

Tour bus crashes in Taiwan, at least 32 dead

The bus was carrying 45 people and 13 of them were sent to nearby hospitals, according to the local fire department.

Feb 13, 2017, 23:19 PM IST

Donald Trump, Shinzo Abe pledge to strengthen US-Japan strategic ties

President Donald Trump has pledged close security and economic cooperation with Japan as he described the US-Japan alliance as the "cornerstone" of peace and stability in the Pacific region, a day after patching up with an assertive China over the Taiwan issue.

Feb 11, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

Donald Trump's U-turn on Taiwan shows he is learning, says Chinese media

US President Donald Trump's decision to roll back his rhetoric on 'One China' policy is a sign that he is "learning" about his new job and no longer wants to be a "disruptor" of the Sino-US ties, China's official media said today.

Feb 11, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

China gets an early win off Donald Trump, but many battles remain

In getting Donald Trump to change course on the "one China" policy, Beijing may have overplayed its hand.

Feb 11, 2017, 12:59 PM IST

Donald Trump's U-turn on Taiwan shows he is learning: Chinese media

Feb 11, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

5.6-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted Taiwan on Saturday morning.

Feb 11, 2017, 08:55 AM IST

Donald Trump backs "one China" policy in call with China's Xi Jinping: Report

Donald Trump had earlier said that the United States did not necessarily have to stick to the "one China" policy.

Feb 10, 2017, 09:44 AM IST

China to make preferential policies for Taiwanese

China said on Wednesday that Beijing will frame policies to support and attract Taiwanese to work and live on the mainland.

Feb 08, 2017, 18:21 PM IST

China may be developing new long-range air-to-air missile

China`s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, recently sailed around the self-ruled island in what China called a routine drill, but which prompted Taiwan to scramble fighter jets and navy ships.

Jan 26, 2017, 11:13 AM 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 tells China to grow up over Donald Trump ceremony row

Ties with China have turned increasingly frosty since Tsai Ing-wen took office last year, with Beijing cutting off official communication with her government.

Jan 19, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

China urges US not to allow Taiwan delegation at Donald Trump's inauguration

China has urged the United States to not allow any Taiwanese delegation to attend the inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump and also opposed any official contact between the two sides.Responding to former chief of Taiwan`s legislative body, You Xikun, attending the inauguration ceremony, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying yesterday said,

Jan 19, 2017, 10:05 AM IST

Russia, Turkey stage first joint air strikes against Islamic State in Syria

Russia and Turkey on Wednesday staged their first joint air strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, the Russian defence ministry said.

Jan 18, 2017, 21:02 PM IST

China urges United States to bar Taiwan delegation from Donald Trump inauguration

The United States should not allow a delegation from Taiwan to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump`s inauguration, China`s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, raising a new bone of contention in Beijing`s relations with the incoming government.

Jan 18, 2017, 19:59 PM IST

Taiwan simulates China attacks as tension rises

Trump has riled Beijing by suggesting the "one China" policy could become a bargaining chip in negotiations over trade practises.

Jan 17, 2017, 14:14 PM IST

Will take the gloves off if you use Taiwan: China warns Donald Trump

China is running out of patience with Donald Trump`s stance on Taiwan, state media said Monday, and will "take the gloves off" if he keeps challenging the "One China" policy.

Jan 16, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

Will take the gloves off if you use Taiwan: China warns Trump

China is running out of patience with Donald Trump`s stance on Taiwan, state media said Monday, and will "take the gloves off" if he keeps challenging the "One China" policy.

Jan 16, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

China shelved South China Sea dispute during Vietnam leader's visit: Media

China sought to improve political and military ties with Vietnam, shelving the maritime dispute over the South China Sea, during Vietnamese Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong's ongoing visit amid Hanoi's push for closer relations with India, state-run media here has said.

Jan 14, 2017, 17:55 PM IST