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Taiwan says China economic ties make more sanctions unlikely
China's economic measures against Taiwan are unlikely to have a major impact on trade between the two economies given how closely they're intertwined, a finance ministry official said.
The electronics industries in both economies are…
China seizes on Pelosi visit to set ‘new normal’ for Taiwan
From the South China Sea to the Himalayas, Beijing has shown a willingness to seize on perceived missteps by its rivals to tighten its grip over disputed territory.
That's now playing out around Taiwan. In recent days, the People's…
Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China extends war games
Taiwan’s top diplomat accuses China of simulating an invasion as Taiwanese and Chinese militaries conduct drills in Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan’s military has held live-fire artillery drills simulating a defense of the island as China…
China-Taiwan: Beijing conducts new military drills near island
China's military says it is continuing large-scale military drills around Taiwan after its previously announced live-fire exercises ended on Sunday.
The Chinese army's Eastern Theatre Command said that it would practice…
Leading Taiwanese weapons developer found dead in hotel room
The deputy head of Taiwan's government-controlled weapons developer has died after suffering a heart attack on a trip to the south of the island.
Ou Yang Li-hsing, 57, the deputy head of the military-owned National Chung Shan…
Taiwan: US hits out at ‘irresponsible’ China amid attack rehearsal claims
The United States has accused Beijing of "provocative" and "irresponsible" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack on the island.
Taiwan said it responded to the Chinese drills, now in their fourth day, by…
Airlines cancel Taipei flights as China’s military drills continue
Several airlines canceled their flights to Taiwan on Friday (Aug 5), as China conducted the second day of its live-fire military drills around the island.
Singapore Airlines, budget airline Scoot and China Eastern Airlines were among…
China fires missiles near Taiwan in live-fire drills as PLA encircles island
China fired multiple missiles toward waters near northeastern and southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, the island's Defense Ministry said, as Beijing makes good on its promise that Taipei will pay a price for hosting US House Speaker Nancy…
Taiwan: Nancy Pelosi meets President Tsai to Beijing’s fury
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in a visit that has been strongly condemned by China.
Ms Pelosi, the most senior US politician in 25 years to visit Taiwan, said her delegation had come to make it…
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi to visit Taiwan Tuesday night
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is likely to arrive in Taiwan on Tuesday night and meet with President Tsai Ing-wen the following day, Taiwanese media reported.
Taiwan's Presidential Office and the Foreign Ministry…