Amid rise in tensions with China, Taiwan says it ‘does not seek military confrontation’
Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, reported close to 150 Chinese air force aircraft flew into its air defence zone over a four-day period beginning last Friday, though those missions have since ended.
Oct 08, 2021, 08:32 AM IST
Taiwan fears 'full scale invasion' by China by 2025
Over a four- day period beginning last Friday, Taiwan reported close to 150 Chinese air force aircraft entered its air defence zone, part of a pattern of what Taipei calls Beijing`s “continued harassment of the Chinese-claimed island.”
Oct 06, 2021, 10:56 AM IST
China 'undermining regional peace', stability near Taiwan: US
"The United States is very concerned by the People`s Republic of China`s provocative military activity near Taiwan, which is destabilizing, risks miscalculations, and undermines regional peace and stability," US State Department`s spokesperson Ned Price said.
Oct 04, 2021, 06:53 AM IST
China criticises Britain for its 'evil intensions' in Taiwan Strait warship mission
The People`s Liberation Army`s Eastern Theatre Command said it has organised air and naval forces to follow the Richmond and warn it.
Sep 27, 2021, 19:05 PM IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping writes about 'grim' Taiwan situation in letter to opposition
"At present, the situation in the Taiwan Strait is complex and grim. All the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation must work together with one heart and go forward together," wrote Xi Jinping.
Sep 26, 2021, 14:49 PM IST
Chinese military plane enters into Taiwan's air defence zone
Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane entered the southwest corner of Taiwan's ADIZ, according to the Ministry of National Defence(MND)
Sep 21, 2021, 21:57 PM IST
Chinese plane intrudes Taiwan air defence zone for seventh day in row
People`s Liberation Army Air Force's (PLAAF) Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane flew into the southwest corner of Taiwan`s air defence identification zone.
Sep 12, 2021, 10:52 AM IST
China issues new maritime rules to regulate foreign ships in its waters
The new rules are expected to increase tensions if China strictly enforces them in the disputed South China Sea and the Taiwan straits where the US and its allies have been conducting naval expeditions.
Aug 29, 2021, 22:30 PM IST
Taiwan's president gets jabbed with first domestic COVID-19 vaccine to stamp personal approval
Taiwan's health ministry last month approved the emergency use of Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp`s COVID-19 vaccine, part of a broader plan for inoculation self-sufficiency as delays in vaccine deliveries from global drug companies have affected Taiwan and many other countries.
Aug 23, 2021, 16:46 PM IST
Zee Top 10: Major news stories of the day
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Aug 22, 2021, 08:12 AM IST
Taiwan, Japan to hold first-ever security talks as China intensifies its expansionist approach
Japan`s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is planning to hold talks with its Taiwanese counterpart for strengthening bilateral relations and addressing the security issues of both nations.
Aug 20, 2021, 09:36 AM IST
China expels Lithuania's envoy from Beijing in row over Taiwan office
Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory without the right to diplomatic recognition, although the island maintains informal ties with all major nations through trade offices that act as de facto embassies, including in the United States and Japan.
Aug 12, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
China threatens to nuke Japan over Taiwan issue, claim reports
In a video, the Chinese Communist Party threatened Japan with a nuclear response and "full-scale war" if it interfered in China's handling of Taiwan.
Jul 21, 2021, 08:15 AM IST
Chinese warplane enters Taiwan's air defence zone for second time in July
Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan, a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, even though the two sides have been governed separately for more than seven decades.
Jul 05, 2021, 07:00 AM IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges 'reunification' with Taiwan on party's 100th founding anniversary
"Solving the Taiwan question and realising the complete reunification of the motherland are the unswerving historical tasks of the Chinese Communist Party and the common aspiration of all Chinese people," Xi said in an address from Beijing`s Tiananmen Square.
Jul 01, 2021, 08:34 AM IST
Taiwan no longer a problem in China ties, says US official
The United States no longer sees Taiwan as a problem in its relations with China, but as an opportunity to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, said a senior U.S. diplomat.
Jun 24, 2021, 17:18 PM IST
US urges China to cease pressure against Taiwan, peacefully resolve cross-Strait issues
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a phone call asked Communist Party (CCP) Politburo Member Yang Jiechi to cease its pressure campaign against Taiwan and peacefully resolve cross-Strait issues.
Jun 13, 2021, 10:46 AM IST
Taiwan accuses China of blocking COVID-19 vaccine deal with BioNTech
"Taiwan was close to sealing the deal with the German plant, but because of China`s intervention, we still can`t sign the contract," said the island`s President Tsai Ing-wen.
May 27, 2021, 10:51 AM IST
Fast & Furious star John Cena apologises for calling Taiwan a country
Speaking to Taiwanese television TVBS earlier this month, U.S. wrestling superstar and actor John Cena said Taiwan would be the first "country" to see the latest Fast and Furious film.
May 26, 2021, 16:30 PM IST
Taiwan criticises WHO's 'indifference' after failing to get into key meeting
Taiwan`s government slammed the World Health Organization`s (WHO) "indifference" to the health rights of Taiwanese people after failing to get invited to a meeting of its decision-making body.
May 24, 2021, 15:50 PM IST
