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Lithuanian PM admits "strategic mistake" over Taiwan question; attracts wi
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In a recent interview with Baltic News Service (BNS), Simonyte addressed Lithuania's controversial 2021 decision to allow what was termed a "Taiwanese representative office" to open in Vilnius. Reflecting on that diplomatic move, she stated that it was akin to having "jumped in front of a tr
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Taiwan's National Security Council thanks US for calling for restraint ami
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X.com, formerly Twitter, Wu said China's recent drills were aimed at intimidation and coercion, warning that such actions are destabilizing for the Indo-Pacific. "China's military exercises toward Taiwan and others in the region were designed to intimidate and coerce countries i
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USA cautions China to pull back as tensions escalate between Beijing and T
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"China's military actions and statements toward Taiwan and other regional actors unnecessarily raise tensions," said Tommy Pigott, the U.S. State Department's principal deputy spokesperson, on Thursday, according to Focus Taiwan.
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China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan; issues warning a
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced joint military exercises named "Justice Mission-2025", involving coordinated operations across land, sea and air. The drills include preparations for blockade operations, precision strikes and control of key ports and strategic areas ar
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Russia FM Lavrov reaffirms Taiwan as integral part of China, opposes any f
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and opposed any form of independence for the island. He said the issue is China's internal matter, criticised Western involvement, and reiterated Russia's support for China's sovereignty and territorial i
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Pentagon report to US Congress flags China's 'core interest' claim on Arun
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A Pentagon report to the US Congress says China considers India's Arunachal Pradesh among its "core interests" as part of its plan for national rejuvenation by 2049. It also notes recent India-China disengagement talks but says mutual distrust is likely to continue.
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China sending officials abroad to intimidate harass Taiwanese, says Taiwan
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
China has assigned two to four individuals specialising in Taiwan issues to its embassies in various democratic nations to observe and intimidate Taiwanese, actions that the host countries are unlikely to accept, National Security Bureau (NSB) Director-General Tsai Ming-yen stated, as repor
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Taiwan's 1st stablecoin to launch in H2 2026 at earliest: FSC Chair
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A Taiwan-issued stablecoin may enter the market in the latter half of 2026 at the earliest based on the current timeline for passing related legislation, Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Chairman Peng Jin-long said Wednesday, as Focus Taiwan reported.
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Japanese PM receives call from US President Trump after his call to Chines
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Takaichi said her conversation with Trump had been on the request of the US President who briefed her on his phone conversation with Xi on Monday. However, she refrained from elaborating further, including on any discussion regarding her comments on a Taiwan contingency, the Kyodo report sai
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Chinese Foreign Minister asks Japan to "correct its mistakes" amid spat
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in a media interview after concluding his visit to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
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Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 10 naval vessels around island
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the MND, all 12 aircraft from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Xi takes the win after Trump meeting
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The conflab lasting less than two hours occurred at Gimhae Air Base in Busan. Trump was blessed with a handshake from Chairman Xi Jinping, praise for his role in bringing "world peace", promises from China to buy American products, and a reprieve on rare earth export restrictions.
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