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Taiwan urges China to stop "provocative behaviour" amid rise in Chinese mi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo said Lai's recent visit to diplomatic allies was a common practice of Taiwan presidents.
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Palau President condemns China's aggression, defends ties with Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has sharply criticised China for undermining his country's sovereignty, calling on Beijing to respect international law and desist from coercive tactics. His remarks come ahead of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Palau, a diplomatic engagement
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Chinese overreaction to President Lai's US stopover risks regional peace
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) warned on Sunday that any overreaction from China to President William Lai Ching-te's stopover in Hawaii, during his visit to Taiwan's Pacific allies, would harm regional stability and draw international condemnation.
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Pelosi voices strong support for Taiwan's global participation during call
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed strong support for Taiwan's inclusion in international organisations during a phone call with President Lai Ching-te, emphasising its importance for regional security and the global economy. The discussion highlighted Taiwan's bipartisan backing
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China urges US to "immediately cease arming Taiwan, all official interacti
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Following the United States' decision to approve more arms sales to Taiwan, the Chinese foreign ministry called on the US to "cease all official interactions with Taiwan and stop sending erroneous signals to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces."
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Lai Ching-te's stopovers in Hawaii, Guam indicate Taiwan-US alliance to co
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Lai arrived in Hawaii on Saturday for a two-day stopover on his visit to Palau, Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu, and is due to make a stopover in Guam while on his return to Taiwan.
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Taiwan Lai thanks US for his transit stop in Hawaii; reiterates commitment
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the US for facilitating his Hawaii transit stop, where he highlighted Taiwan's dedication to peace and stability.
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Taiwan holds air defences drill ahead of China's Joint Sword-2024C exercis
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan conducted a comprehensive air defence drill on Thursday to prepare for potential aerial and missile threats as reports indicate China is gearing up for its Joint Sword-2024C military exercise near the island. The drill focused on safeguarding Taiwan's eastern airspace, with the Air Fo
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Taiwan conducts night-time live-fire drills amid China tensions
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Taiwan defence command conducted its inaugural night-time live-fire exercises on Thursday, focused on preparing the military for the potential threat of an invasion by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) under the cover of darkness.
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Survey shows strong support for President Lai Ching-te's stance against Ch
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The MAC reported that "of the over 1,000 respondents to the survey following Lai's speech on October 10, 68.8 per cent supported Lai's statement that 'the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan's official name) has already put down roots in Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, and the ROC and the Peop
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Taiwan President lauds role of pilots amid heightened tensions with China,
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
During a visit to the Air Force's Combat Command, Lai pledged that Taiwan would construct 11 new 1,000-tonne ships to strengthen its defence capabilities.
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Taiwan detects six aircraft, seven vessels near its territory
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that six Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected near its territory until 6 am (local time) on Sunday.
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