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US State Secy Blinken to meet China's Wang Yi at Munich Security Conferenc
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The planned meeting on the sidelines of the security conference (February 16-18) is part of efforts to increase high-level engagements after months of heightened tensions over issues ranging from a suspected Chinese spy balloon and Taiwan to trade restrictions, according to Kyodo.
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Despite pressure from China, Taiwan affirms cooperation with Palau
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday affirmed that the country will continue to push for peace, prosperity and stability with Palau in the Indo-Pacific region, even though China has encouraged the Pacific ally to cut ties with Taipei
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Taiwan increased defence spending by 24.2 pc in 2023 amid growing Chinese
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the report, IISS' Military Balance report also found that Chinese defence spending increased by 5.4 per cent to USD 219.5 billion (NTD 6.89 trillion) in 2023, representing a 29th straight year of growth, according to Nikkei Asia. Meanwhile, Meia Nouwens, a senior fellow for C
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Taiwan: DPP announce Li Wen as director of International Affairs Departmen
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Jiang Zhiming, the new director of the Social Movement Department announced before the Lunar New Year, also officially reported for office today.
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Aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan sends 'message to those who dare ques
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
United States Senate has passed a final version of legislation providing USD 95.34 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on February 13
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Chinese embassy warns Swedish city against closer Taiwan ties
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Chinese embassy in Sweden warned the Gothenburg City Council as it considered concluding sister city agreements with Taiwan to reduce its reliance on China, Taiwan News reported.
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Five Chinese balloons detected crossing Taiwan Strait median line: Defence
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Eight Chinese balloons were detected crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the most in a single day to date, with two of them later flying over Taiwan, Central News Agency Taiwan reported quoting the Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Saturday.
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Beijing firm supported pro-China 'propaganda' in 30 countries: Report
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A Chinese company in the southern city of Shenzhen has has allegedly been assisting at least 123 websites in pushing the "pro-Beijing" agenda, Radio Free Asia reported citing a recent research.
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Taiwan travel agencies orders immediate halt to China tours
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Tourism Administration announced on Wednesday its decision to uphold a three-year ban on Taiwanese tour groups travelling to China
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Taiwan tracks nine Chinese military aircraft, five naval ships; deploys mi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) tracked nine Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels on Wednesday, Taiwan News reported.
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Guatemala to continue maintaining relations with Taiwan despite desire to
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Guatemala's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Tuesday said that the new Guatemalan government's intention to develop trade ties with China does not conflict with the country's policy of maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
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US awards contract worth USD 68.4 mn to make jet fighter missiles for Taiw
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The United States Department of Defence (DoD) has recently allocated a contract worth 68.4 million USD to an American company for the construction of 50 advanced air-to-ground missiles slated for delivery to Taiwan over the next four years.
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