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Taiwan refutes China's "psychological warfare"; accuses Beijing of violati
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Mainland Affairs Council dismissed the allegations as baseless and malicious, warning that such propaganda campaigns are part of China's wider psychological operations against Taiwan.
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Taipei vigil marks 36 years since Tiananmen Square massacre
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Around 3,000 people gathered in Taipei to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre with a candlelight vigil. Survivors, Hong Kong exiles, and human rights advocates joined the event, reaffirming Taiwan's commitment to democracy and remembrance.
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Taiwan: KMT Chair says legislature to push for Lai recall after May 20
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu announced that Taiwan's legislature would move to initiate a recall of Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te after May 20, accusing him of polarising society and undermining democratic principles, Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan President Lai says opposition rally shows strength of Taiwan's demo
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai said that the opposition's protest highlights Taiwan's democratic strength, but urged political parties to focus their fight against dictatorship where it belongs -- against China's authoritarian regime, not Taiwan's judiciary or democracy.
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Hong Kong calls Taiwan's democratisation journey 'inspiring'
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law has praised Taiwan's journey to democracy as a source of "inspiration" for his own advocacy work, adding that Hong Kongers should take note of how the country spent decades fighting for freedom, during the launch of his book in Taipei on Sunday.
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Global lawmakers express concern over China's threats against Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): A group of global parliamentarians have expressed grave concern over Chinese military threats against Taiwan following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei.
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China used drills in military playbook to prepare for invasion: Taiwan for
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 9 (ANI): Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu on Tuesday said China used the military drills to influence the international community's freedom of navigation in the waters and airspace of the Taiwan Strait and to prepare for an invasion.
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China cannot dictate Taiwan on who it should welcome: Foreign Minister Jos
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): In a defiant message in the face of the Chinese military threat, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu on Monday said China cannot dictate to the self-ruled island who they should welcome and who they should not.
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Taiwan to emphasize achievements, commitment to democracy at Biden's Summi
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], December 8 (ANI): Ahead of the 'Summit for Democracy', a Taipei official has said that Taiwan will highlight its democratic achievements and commitment to defending democracy during the conference hosted by the US.
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Amid growing heat from China, Lithuanian delegation arrives in Taiwan to a
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], November 29 (ANI): Amid an increase in the military threats from China, a parliamentary delegation from Lithuania landed in Taiwan on Sunday to attend the 2021 Open Parliament Forum.
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China furious over Taiwan's invite to 'Biden Democracy Summit'
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 27 (ANI): Furious over US President Joe Biden's decision of extending an invitation to Taiwan for forthcoming online 'Democracy Summit', China urged the US to stop providing a platform to "Taiwan independence" forces.
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China warns 'independence diehard' politicians of Taiwan
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 5 (ANI): The Chinese government on Friday sent out a warning to 'diehard' Taiwan politicians saying such separatist elements are on the mainland's list and will be punished in accordance with the 'law'.
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