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Taiwanese parliament passes controversial bills expanding legislative over
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Despite days of widespread protests since May 17, which attracted hundreds of thousands of demonstrators, the China-friendly Kuomintang (KMT) and the smaller Taiwan People's Party (TPP) used their combined majority to pass the bills on Tuesday.
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Firmly oppose military contact between the US, Taiwan: Chinese Foreign Min
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing visit of US lawmakers to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning has said that Beijing strongly opposes military contact between the US and Taiwan, as well as any attempt of the nation to arm Taiwan.
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US lawmakers support Taiwan after China's military drills
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In the wake of massive military drills by China in the area surrounding Taiwan, a visiting delegation of US lawmakers has expressed support for Taiwan, reported Focus Taiwan.
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Taiwan detects significant Chinese military presence around nation
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND), on Tuesday, detected a significant Chinese military presence as they track their aircraft and vessels operating around the nation.
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Chinese leaflets found on Erdan island which state "Lai's Taiwan independe
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Taiwanese army officials reported the discovery of propaganda flyers on Erdan island, allegedly dropped by Chinese troops citing, "Lai's Taiwan independence is a dead end."
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Paraguay expresses concern over China's military drills around Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"Paraguay observes with concern and condemns the military exercises carried out by the People's Republic of China in the vicinity of the Republic of China (Taiwan). These constitute a serious threat to the balance in the region. Paraguay advocates for peace and stability in the world," said
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US lawmakers vow to strengthen Taiwan's defence amid growing Chinese aggre
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
US senators promised to strengthen Taiwan's deterrence against China on Monday during a bipartisan congressional visit to the self-governing island, just days after Beijing ringed the island with major military drills, according to CNN.
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Taiwan Army finds propaganda flyers allegedly from China on Erdan island
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A package of pamphlets with propaganda slogans written, was found on one of Taiwan's islands, Focus Taiwan reported, citing army officials, adding that it had been allegedly dropped there by the Chinese troops.
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US Congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan after China holds 2-day mili
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Following the two-day large-scale military exercises by China surrounding Taiwan, a bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers arrived in Taipei to hold talks on US-Taiwan relations with the newly-sworn president Lai Ching-te administration, reported Taiwan News.
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Taiwan detects 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval and 4 coast guard ve
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Out of these 21 Chinese military aircraft, 10 entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern air defense identification zone (ADIZ), according to Taiwan's MND.
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Protests likely to resume in Taiwan over controversial bill that raises 'c
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Protests in Taiwan are expected to resume on Friday next week, regarding a controversial bill that that would significantly increase the parliament's investigative authority, reported Al Jazeera on Sunday.
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Pakistan affirms support for 'One China' policy amidst Taiwan issue
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan's vocal endorsement of China's position on Taiwan comes amidst growing global attention on the Taiwan Strait tensions and heightened diplomatic manoeuvers surrounding the island's status.
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