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'Toxic trend': China fumes as another US official visits Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 22 (ANI): China has expressed its outrage after Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb landed in Taiwan on Sunday to hold talks with the leadership of the self-ruled island amid increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
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Taiwan welcomes visit from Japanese politicians amid heightened tensions w
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 20 (ANI): Amid heightened tensions with China, post the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-governed island, Taiwan's foreign ministry welcomed the upcoming visit of Japanese politicians.
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SLPP demands protection for Gotabaya Rajpakasa ahead of expected return to
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 19 (ANI): Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on Friday sought protection for former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who is expected to return to the island nation next week, local media reported.
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US business group in Taiwan see limited impact from China's military drill
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): In a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Taiwan has revealed that the Chinese military drills around the island have not made any significant impact but have highlighted the concerns.
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Taiwan to continue hosting foreign delegations despite Chinese aggression
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): Taiwan envoy to the US, Hsiao Bi-khim on Thursday said that the self-governed island will not bow down to the Chinese aggression and will continue hosting foreign delegations.
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New submarines could help Taiwan build strong deterrence against China: Ex
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): Amid heightened tension between China and Taiwan in the backdrop of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit to the self-governed island, defence experts are of the view that a new fleet of modern submarines could help Taipei build strong deterrence against Beiji
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51 Chinese warplanes, 6 warships infringes on Taiwan's air defence identif
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): Taiwan on Thursday reported that 51 Chinese warplanes and six warships breached its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) including 25 Chinese fighters bombers that flew east of self-governed island's median line.
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Ex-Sri Lanka President Gotabaya applies for US green card: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 19 (ANI): The former President of Sri Lanka who fled the island nation in July amid mass protests demanding his resignation is awaiting to obtain a US green card to return back to the United States along with his wife and son, a media report said.
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Mumbai City FC sail past Indian Navy in Durand Cup debut
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The Navy side took the lead through a fantastic Adersh Mattummal pile-driver in the 42nd minute, but the Islanders equalized just before the first-half whistle through Vikram Pratap Singh. Scotsman Greg Stewart put the Islanders ahead through a penalty in the 65th minute before Chhangte's br
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Taiwan calls China's latest sabre-rattling 'exaggerated tricks'
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 18 (ANI): Terming China's latest sabre-rattling as "exaggerated tricks", Taiwan said that Beijing has boasted about the proximity of its military drills in Penghu islands, home of a major Taiwanese air force base, as an intimidation tactic toward Taipei, according to
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Assam to send 1,000 youth to visit Cellular Jail to draw inspiration from
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 18 (ANI): In an effort to inspire people and raise awareness about the sacrifices that the freedom fighters had put in, Assam government will send 1,000 youth to visit Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands this year as part of an educational tour.
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US, Taiwan commence formal negotiation on trade initiative
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): The US and Taiwan on Wednesday have started formal negotiations under a trade initiative to deepen the trade and investment relationship, in another move to support the island country.
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