Tensions rise as China sends aircraft carrier into Taiwan Strait
China on Wednesday sent its only aircraft carrier into the Taiwan Strait, prompting Taiwanese authorities to scramble jets, media reports said.
Jan 11, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
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Jan 11, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
China's aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait, Taipei dispatches F-16 fighter jets
China's only aircraft carrier has entered the Taiwan Strait, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday, seen as a show of strength by Beijing as tensions rise between the two sides.
Jan 11, 2017, 10:31 AM IST
Taiwan President heads to US as Beijing watches
Taiwan is down to 21 allies after the small African nation of Sao Tome and Principe switched recognition to Beijing last month.
Jan 07, 2017, 08:39 AM IST
China, US should maintain proper direction of relations: Minister
Trump, due to take office on Jan. 20, has angered China by speaking by telephone to Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen.
Jan 05, 2017, 16:56 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
Taiwan says will be calm when dealing with China, but 2017 will test national security
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday that Taiwan will be "calm" when facing issues to do with China, but uncertainties next year will test the self-ruled island and its national security team, even as she recommitted to maintaining peace.
Dec 31, 2016, 12:13 PM IST
No space for Hong Kong independence in 'one country two systems': China
There is no space for Hong Kong independence in the "one country, two systems" agreement under which Beijing governs the former British colony, but there can be tolerance for differences in their systems, a senior Chinese official said.
Dec 31, 2016, 07:45 AM IST
Taiwan happy with Japan mission's name change, but China miffed
Japan, like most countries in the world, maintains only informal relations with Taiwan while it has diplomatic ties with Beijing.
Dec 29, 2016, 11:40 AM IST
China protests US defense bill for including Taiwan clause
China has urged the US to end military exchanges with and weapons sales to Taiwan.
Dec 27, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
Taiwan warns of increasing threat as Chinese warships conduct drill
Taiwan warned on Tuesday that "the threat of our enemies is growing day by day", as Chinese warships led by the country`s sole aircraft carrier sailed towards the island province of Hainan through the South China Sea on a routine drill.
Dec 27, 2016, 09:33 AM IST
Taiwan says Chinese carrier heading towards Hainan
China has given few details of what the Soviet-built Liaoning aircraft carrier is up to, save that it is on a routine exercise.
China roars in sky with new stealth fighter jet amid escalating US tensions
The twin-engine jet is being knighted as the Chinese version of the US F-35, which is considered world's most advanced fighter.
Dec 26, 2016, 17:32 PM IST
China aircraft carrier to lead Pacific drills for first time
China's navy plans a training exercise in the Pacific that would include for the first time its sole aircraft carrier, state media reported -- a move likely to ratchet up regional tensions.
Dec 25, 2016, 13:29 PM IST
China welcomes Sao Tome's decision to severe ties with Taiwan
China said today it welcomed Sao Tome and Principe's decision to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan, a move that comes as US President-elect Donald Trump questions Washington's policy towards the self-ruled island.
Dec 21, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
Photo of PLA bomber plane flying over Taiwan sets off concerns
A photo published by Chinese military showing its strategic bomber reportedly flying over Taiwan, days after Beijing's spat with US President-elect Donald Trump over his questioning of 'One China' policy, has sparked concerns in the island,
Dec 19, 2016, 12:45 PM IST
Taiwan cares more about democracy than being Trump's bargaining chip
Many expressed concern that the US could use Taiwan as a bargaining chip in its trade negotiations with China and that kind of pressure on Beijing could lead to Chinese reprisals on the island.
Dec 13, 2016, 15:21 PM IST
US remains firm on its commitments to 'one China' policy
The United States has said that it remains firmly committed to "one China" policy which is based on the three joint communiques and the Taiwan Relations Act.
Dec 13, 2016, 15:14 PM IST
Taiwan not 'bargaining chip', committed to 'One China': US
Donald Trump has suggested he can leverage Taiwan by questioning the "One China" policy and force China to "make a deal".
Dec 13, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
Criticizing Trump, White House says Taiwan `not a bargaining chip`
President Barack Obama`s White House on Monday took aim at Donald Trump`s recent comments on Taiwan, saying the long-standing alliance should not be used as a "bargaining chip" with Beijing.
Dec 13, 2016, 02:58 AM IST
