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China tries to buy Taiwanese votes with cheap flights ahead of recall elec
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the Taipei Times, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei City Councillor Hong Chien-yi recently obtained evidence that a Chinese "united front" unit in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, had issued notices offering discounted flights to China-based Taiwanese businesspeople and the
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China using TikTok and TV to Spread Lies in Taiwan, warns lawmaker
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a warning to Beijing's political warfare, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Fan Yun on Wednesday testified before a US congressional hearing, detailing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) expanding efforts to undermine Taiwan's sovereignty and destabilise its democracy, the Ta
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Taiwan condemns Chinese harassment of athletes at Universiade in Germany a
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chinese effort to block the delivery of congratulatory messages from the Taiwanese government to medal-winning athletes was described as a "blatant provocation," quoted by Cabinet spokesperson Michelle Lee during a briefing in Taipei on Thursday.
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China may block Taiwan's undersea cable repairs in conflict: Report
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's internet connectivity could be severely hit if China decides to block or delay undersea cable repair missions in the event of a Taiwan Strait conflict, Taipei News reported, citing a detailed assessment by US-based intelligence firm Recorded Future.
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Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim condemns China's aggressive military posturin
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to national security and regional stability on Friday, amid rising Chinese threats and intensifying geopolitical tensions, Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan's longest Han Kuang drills end with sharp focus on countering China
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo has praised the armed forces for their exceptional performance during the Han Kuang military exercises, the longest-ever live-fire drills held in the country's history, according to Taipei Times.
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2025 TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO Launches "Open Call" for Global Music Professionals
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], July 18: TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO (TMEX) has officially launched its international open call, inviting music professionals worldwide to join this year's event, taking place from August 28 to 31 at the Taipei Music Center (TMC) as a key highlight of the 2025 TRENDY TAIPEI event seri
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China violates Olympic agreements, pushes propaganda to compete under 'Tai
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan competes in international sporting events under the name "Chinese Taipei" as per the Lausanne Agreement with the IOC. A 1989 agreement between Taiwan's and China's Olympic committees stipulated that the name "Chinese Taipei" should be used in Chinese-language materials for sporting ev
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Taiwan: Air raid alerts, disater relief drills continue as Taipei simulate
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The civil defence drills are part of Taiwan's broader annual 10-day Han Kuang military drills, which began on July 9--the island country's largest war games--aimed at increasing defence preparedness in the face of a hypothetical Chinese invasion amidst escalating tensions.
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China's military escalation around Taiwan signals dangerous global ambitio
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
France's newly released 2025 National Strategic Review has raised alarm over China's military posture in East Asia, emphasizing growing instability in the Taiwan Strait due to Beijing's intensified pressure on Taipei, Focus Taiwan reported.
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Taiwan shuts down key bridge for military drill to stop Chinese forces fro
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Wanban Bridge, which links New Taipei's Banqiao District to Taipei's Wanhua District, was entirely shut down from 11 pm (local time) on Monday to 6 am (local time) on Tuesday to facilitate the drill.
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Manipur's displaced find relief amidst challenges
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amidst the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, displaced families are beginning to find relief as they move into newly constructed homes in the serene Sharon Hills, marking a hopeful step after nearly two years in cramped relief camps, Taipei Times reported.
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