Beijing [China], August 26 (ANI): Infuriated over US Senator Marsha Blackburn's visit to Taiwan, China on Friday commenced military drills in the seas and airspace around the self-governed island, local media reported.
Beijing [China], August 26 (ANI): Upset with the visit by US Senator Marsha Blackburn to Taiwan, China on Friday said such actions "seriously" violate the one-China principle and added that Beijing will continue to take strong measures to resolutely defend its sovereignty and integrity.
Taipei [Taiwan], August 26 (ANI): Amid rising tensions with China post US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, US senator Marsha Blackburn on Thursday became the latest member of Congress to visit the self-governed island outrightly defying pressure from Beijing.
Taipei [Taiwan], August 26 (ANI): Senator Marsha Blackburn, the latest US lawmaker to visit Taiwan, met President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday amid the rising tensions with China.
Taipei [Taiwan], August 26 (ANI): US Senator, Marsha Blackburn is latest US lawmaker to visit the sel-governed island of Taiwan on Thursday after a series of visits by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other US officials that has heightened tensions with China.
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping asked his US counterpart Joe Biden, during last month's phone conversation, to prevent US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from visiting Taiwan, The Washington Post reported on Saturday citing White House officials.
Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): Taiwan on Thursday reported that 51 Chinese warplanes and six warships breached its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) including 25 Chinese fighters bombers that flew east of self-governed island's median line.
Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): Amid the heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait, the United States is planning to take steps in the coming weeks and months to counter China's military and economic activity around Taiwan.
Beijing [China], August 14 (ANI): China's economic sanctions against Taipei over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan were not as harsh as it is portrayed, as both economies are interdependent, as per a report.
Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday said that he is "not worried" but "concerned" about Chinese military exercises near Taiwan, as he expressed concern over the scope of the drills.
Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's statement after meeting with leaders in Taiwan on Wednesday about the US not abandoning its commitment to the self-governing island has infuriated China.
Beijing [China], August 3 (ANI): Irked by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China on Wednesday halted trade with Taiwan and said it is suspending imports of citrus fruits and fish products from Taipei.