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China's Taiwan tour contract branded a political lever, not a path to norm
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has criticised China's newly issued standardised tourism contract for travel to Taiwan, saying it fails to resolve the core obstacles blocking the resumption of normal cross-strait tourism exchanges.
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Quad Ambassadors reaffirm grouping's role for "free and open" Indo-Pacific
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Quad's role in maintaining a "free and open" Indo-Pacific during a meeting with Quad ambassadors in Beijing, highlighting the strength of the US-Australia-India-Japan partnership amid ongoing large-scale Chinese military exer
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"Will pay the price ": China announces sanctions on US defence firms over
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said it will impose sanctions on 20 US defence-related companies and 10 senior executives who have been involved in supplying weapons to Taiwan in recent years. The action has been taken under China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law and will come into effect immedi
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After US nod for arms sale to Taiwan, China says stop "dangerous act"
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The US has approved USD 11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, one of Washington's largest-ever weapons packages for the self-ruled island. The US State Department announced the deal late on Wednesday (local US time) during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump.
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US approves potential arms sale to Taiwan
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The proposed package includes non-standard components, spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support for F-16, C-130, and Indigenous Defence Fighter (IDF) aircraft, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) under the US Department of War, said in a s
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Donald Trump warns Xi of "consequences" if China invades Taiwan
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump said China "understands the consequences" of invading Taiwan, adding the issue never arose during recent talks. He told Beijing avoided escalation during his presidency, claiming its leadership "knows the consequences" of what would happen if it acted.
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Taiwan turns to "Urban Mining" to tackle China's rare earth export curbs,
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Rare earth metals, essential for semiconductors and various electronic components, can be extracted from industrial or electronic waste to lessen dependency on imports, stated Lee Cheng-han, a professor in the National Cheng Kung University Department of Resources Engineering, according to t
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Taiwanese agricultural groups sign LOIs with Indiana for soybeans, corn
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Taiwanese agricultural trade mission subgroup has signed two letters of intent with Indiana partners to purchase substantial quantities of US soybeans and corn, reinforcing trade ties between Taiwan and the Midwest farming state, according to Focus Taiwan.
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Overseas Chinese activists rally worldwide against CCP, call for resistanc
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Initiated by China Action and the Civil Resistance Association, the two-day event kicked off on Saturday with gatherings in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Tokyo.
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US senators move to counter China's diplomatic sabotage in Latin America w
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US senators introduced the United States-Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act to support Taiwan and its allies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The bill aims to counter China's influence, monitor pressure tactics, and promote cooperation between US and Taiwan diplomatic offices.
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US tariff on Taiwan "temporary," says President William Lai
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United States has imposed a 20 per cent tariff rate on goods from Taiwan, which is considered "temporary" by Taiwanese President William Lai, who expects further negotiations to secure a lower rate.
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US House of Representatives passes Department of Defence Appropriations Ac
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
he United States House of Representatives on Friday passed the Department of Defence Appropriations Act, 2026, which includes USD 500 million for Taiwan, Focus Taiwan reported on Sunday.
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