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Taiwan detects 11 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 vessels, 1 official ship arou
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Of the 11, nine sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.
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Taiwan: Taipei stabbing spree was planned, suspect visited area before att
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Police confirmed that the suspect had been surveying the area in the days leading up to the attack. According to NHK, he visited the crime scene three days before the incident and also went to a commercial facility in the area on Thursday or Friday.
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Taiwan: Air raid alerts, disater relief drills continue as Taipei simulate
Updated : 10 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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Hundreds of Chinese spouses in Taiwan refuse to give up China citizenship,
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Around 2,000 Chinese spouses in Taiwan have not submitted proof of giving up Chinese residency, as required by Taiwan's immigration directive. Some wish to retain Chinese citizenship due to family or financial reasons, risking loss of Taiwanese ID under laws prohibiting dual household regist
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Taiwan faces security risk as over 2,000 Chinese nationals fail to cut tie
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
More than 2,000 Chinese spouses living in Taiwan have yet to submit documentation proving they have renounced their Chinese household registration, National Immigration Agency (NIA) Director Lin Hung-en said during a legislative session, the Taipei Times reported.
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China's military threats prompt US Pacific Fleet to reinforce deterrence i
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Admiral Stephen Koehler, the commander of the US Pacific Fleet, stated on Tuesday that the fleet's goal of deterring aggression in the South China Sea includes Taiwan, Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan President Lai marks Tiananmen anniversary, warns of rising authorit
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taipei's President Lai Ching-te marked the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, highlighting the importance of protecting freedom and democracy. He warned against ongoing threats from authoritarianism and said Taiwan will continue working with allies to defend democratic values
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China ramps up military pressure on Taiwan with 70 warships, 75 jets in ma
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China deployed around 70 warships and fighter jets near Taiwan in May, increasing military pressure. Taiwan's defence ministry reported 75 Chinese aircraft conducted combat patrols. These moves signal China's efforts to control the island chain and show a continuing threat of invasion.
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40 per cent of China-imported fish containing banned drug retrieved in Tai
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A batch of small yellow croaker imported from China to Taiwan was found to contain a banned drug, enrofloxacin. About 40% of the 1,000 kg batch has been recalled. The importing company was fined NT\$240,000. Taiwan will now increase inspection rates for such imports due to repeated violation
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Taiwan's China Times under scrutiny for alleged CCP propaganda; govt cites
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's government is reviewing comments by China Times executives accused of promoting CCP propaganda. The Mainland Affairs Council says the remarks undermine Taiwan's sovereignty. Taiwan urges caution for businesses in China amid growing sensitivities in cross-strait relations.
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Taiwan considers regulating Xiaohongshu over fears of CCP 'Unification' pr
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Taiwan may regulate Chinese app Xiaohongshu over concerns it's being used by the CCP for propaganda and unification efforts. Officials warn it could undermine national sovereignty and urge stronger media literacy to protect users, especially students, from exposure to misinformation and data
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South Africa downgrades Taiwan liaison office amid rising Chinese influenc
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In 1997, South Africa cut official diplomatic ties with Taiwan and acknowledged Beijing as China's legitimate government. However, for the last thirty years, it has maintained unofficial relations with Taipei as well as a trading partnership, as indicated by RFA.
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