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US lawmakers visit Taiwan to show support amid tensions with China
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Two United States House of Representatives members told former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te on Thursday that their current visit to Taipei was meant to showcase bipartisan support from the US Congress for Taiwan, Central News Agency Taiwan reported on
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As island nation Tuvalu heads to polls tomorrow, here's what it could sign
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The island nation of Tuvalu, which is all set to head to polls tomorrow, will examine its ties with Taiwan and China if finance minister Seve Paeni becomes prime minister following Friday's election.
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Taiwan apex court convicts two retired military officers in China spy case
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Yeh and Tsui Yi-sheng were each sentenced by the Kaohsiung branch of the Taiwan High Court in June 2022 to eight months in prison for violating the National Security Act, while Lee was given sentences of seven months, seven months, and 14 months for multiple offences.
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Taiwan showed its democratic resilience despite China's attempts to interv
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Wu stated that Taiwan successfully held legislative and presidential polls last week despite China's attempts to manipulate the election results.
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China summons Philippines envoy as Manila congratulates Taiwan's President
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Expressing disappointment over the Manila move, Beijing's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning said, "The Chinese side is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposes" Marcos's remarks and urged Manila to give "a responsible explanation".
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"Determined to safeguard Taiwan from Chinese threats": President-elect Lai
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Listing out his priorities after being elected Taiwan's new supreme leader, President-elect Lai Ching-te on Saturday said he will work to protect his country from continuing threats and intimidation from China, adding that 'China can recognise' the situation now, CNN reported.
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US congratulates Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te, affirms support f
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The US congratulated Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory in Saturday's elections, vowing to cooperate and work closely with the island nation.
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Taiwan tracks 8 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships on election day
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has tracked eight Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am on Friday and the same time on Saturday, the date for the presidential election, Taiwan News reported.
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Taiwan gears up to elect next President, VP amid tensions with China; US k
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan is all set to elect its next president, vice president and legislative representative on January 13, Al Jazeera reported, adding that the elections will be closely watched by the US and China amid geopolitical tensions in the region.
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Taiwan issues alert after Chinese satellite detected in its southern airsp
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Taiwanese security forces issued a nationwide air raid alert after a Chinese satellite flew over its southern airspace on Tuesday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence informed.
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China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"The countermeasures consist of freezing the properties of those companies in China, including their movable and immovable property, and prohibiting organisations and individuals in China from transactions and cooperation with them," the ministry said in a statement.
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Xi Jinping calls for Taiwan's "reunification" with China in year-end addre
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
It reported that the tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, Xi has repeatedly affirmed China's stance that Taiwan is a part of China and that it must be reunified, by force if necessary.
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