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US senator Marsha Blackburn vows not to be bullied by China, says "Xi Jinp
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
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.
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US senator Marsha Blackburn meets Taiwan president amid China tensions
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
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.
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Marsha Blackburn becomes latest US lawmaker to visit Taiwan, defies Beijin
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
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.
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US looks to 'manage differences' with China amid Taiwan tensions
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 25 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday said China has shut down some key communication channels and cooperation across several vital issues that affect the entire world.
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Taiwan raises defense budget 14.9 pc amid escalating China tensions
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 25 (ANI): Taiwan proposed a budget of USD 17.3 billion in defence for 2023 on Thursday, a 14.9 per cent increase from this year's total allocation, weeks after China started its military drill around the self-ruled island country post the visit of US House Speaker Nan
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China's tensions with Indonesia may spike over Natuna Islands
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], August 24 (ANI): The joint combat exercise between Indonesia and US held this month has reminded China that it can't afford to ignore Jakarta which is strategically critical to the Indo-Pacific region.
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Shehbaz Sharif to leave for two-day Qatar visit amid political turmoil in
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 23 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a two-day official trip to Qatar on Tuesday even as political tensions continue to rise in the country.
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"Coercive or Unilateral" action to change status quo will undermine common
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], August 22 (ANI): In the backdrop of China-Taiwan tensions, India on Monday underscored that any "coercive or unilateral" action that seeks to change the status quo by force will undermine the common security.
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South Korea, US begin annual joint military exercises
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], August 22 (ANI/Sputnik): South Korea and the United States on Monday began regular joint military exercises titled the Ulchi Freedom Shield, which include field training for the first time in four years due to increasing tensions in the Asian region, South Korean media r
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Imran Khan blames Pak military establishment for crackdown on his party
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 22 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday blamed the country's military establishment for the ongoing crackdown on the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) that has escalated tensions in the country and raised the risk of large-scale unrest.
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'Toxic trend': China fumes as another US official visits Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 22 (ANI): China has expressed its outrage after Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb landed in Taiwan on Sunday to hold talks with the leadership of the self-ruled island amid increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
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Taiwan welcomes visit from Japanese politicians amid heightened tensions w
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 20 (ANI): Amid heightened tensions with China, post the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-governed island, Taiwan's foreign ministry welcomed the upcoming visit of Japanese politicians.
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