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China conducts 'precision missile strikes' in Taiwan Strait after Pelosi's visit
World | Aug 04, 2022, 04:52 PM ISTChina earlier announced that military exercises by its navy, air force and other departments were underway in six zones surrounding Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary.
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Why is China staging drills around Taiwan? | Explained
World | Aug 04, 2022, 02:35 PM ISTNancy Pelosi South Korea visit: China has warned aircraft and ships to avoid the areas during the exercises, which run through Sunday. The drills appear to be a rehearsal for a potential blockade and invasion of the island that would almost certainly draw in Taiwan's chief supporter, the US.
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Nancy Pelosi, in South Korea, avoids public comments on Taiwan, China
World | Aug 04, 2022, 01:28 PM ISTNancy Pelosi South Korea visit: Pelosi's Taiwan visit has angered China, because it views the island nation as a breakaway province to be annexed by force if necessary. China views visits to Taiwan by foreign officials as recognizing its sovereignty.
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China begins military exercises around Taiwan; Vietnamese carriers advised to avoid nearby areas
World | Aug 04, 2022, 10:35 AM ISTChina Taiwan latest news: The development comes a day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan amid threats by China over the decision.
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27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan's air defence zone, says Taipei after Nancy Pelosi's visit
World | Aug 03, 2022, 08:02 PM ISTNancy Pelosi visited Taiwan on Tuesday night despite serious warnings from Beijing threatening the United Nations with serious consequences.
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Nancy Pelosi leaves Taiwan amid massive China protest
World | Aug 03, 2022, 04:03 PM ISTNancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: Pelosi and five other members of Congress were headed to South Korea, the next stop on an Asia tour that also includes Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.
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Taiwan Prez Tsai meets Nancy Pelosi, says 'Will uphold nation's sovereignty, won't back down'
World | Aug 03, 2022, 12:24 PM ISTNancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: Pelosi's trip has heightened US-China tensions more than visits by other members of Congress because of her high-level position as leader of the House of Representatives.
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Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: China announces trade sanctions, military drills around island
World | Aug 03, 2022, 07:41 AM ISTNancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: Beijing has maintained that Pelosi's visit is a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-US joint communiques.
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Why is US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visiting Taiwan, and what makes China angry?
World | Aug 03, 2022, 12:25 PM ISTNancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: Nancy Pelosi portrays her high-profile trip as part of a US obligation to stand with democracies against autocratic countries, and with democratic Taiwan against China.
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21 Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan's air defense zone as Nancy Pelosi visits island
World | Aug 03, 2022, 12:40 AM ISTNancy Pelosi Taiwan visit Live Updates: US House Speaker lands in Taiwan despite a warning from China, as tensions between the two superpowers continue to soar.
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'Don't overreact': US hits back at China amid Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan
World | Aug 02, 2022, 06:08 PM ISTNancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: China may be "positioning" itself for a military show of strength around Taiwan, including missile launches, ahead of a possible visit by a senior US politician to the island, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday.
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As Nancy Pelosi heads to Taiwan, China warns 'those who play with fire will perish'
World | Aug 02, 2022, 05:00 PM ISTNancy Pelosi Taiwan Visit: The US ambasaddor is on an Asian tour this week that is being closely watched to see if she will defy China's warnings against visiting Taiwan.
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Pelosi arrives in Malaysia, tensions rise over Taiwan visit
World | Aug 02, 2022, 10:40 AM ISTChina has been steadily ratcheting up diplomatic and military pressure on Taiwan. Threats of retaliation for a visit by Pelosi have driven concerns of a new crisis in the Taiwan Strait, which separates the two sides, that could roil global markets and supply chains.
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China warns US of 'resolute response' if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
World | Aug 01, 2022, 11:52 PM ISTChina vs US: Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan, CNN quoted senior Taiwanese and US officials as saying despite warnings from the Biden administration officials, who are worried about China's response to such a high-profile visit.
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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to go ahead with Taiwan visit, say reports
World | Aug 01, 2022, 10:16 PM ISTChina vs US: The United Daily News, Liberty Times and China Times — Taiwan's three largest national newspapers — cited unidentified sources as saying she would arrive in Taipei after visiting Malaysia and spend the night.
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Xi Jinping gives US President Joe Biden fiery warning on Taiwan
World | Jul 29, 2022, 09:58 AM ISTBiden-Jinping meeting: The goal of the call, which began at 8:33 am EDT and ended at 10:50 am EDT, was to “responsibly manage our differences and work together where our interests align,” the White House said.
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US senator visits Taiwan as China ups military threat
World | May 31, 2022, 02:47 PM ISTRussia's invasion of Ukraine has put China's threats against Taiwan under new focus, prompting increased backing for arms sales and political support from Democrats and Republicans.
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United States does not support Taiwan independence but will continue to expand ties: Antony Blinken
World | May 27, 2022, 08:53 AM ISTBlinken said US will continue to expand cooperation with Taiwan on its many shared interests and values as well as "support Taiwan's meaningful participation in the international community, deepen economic ties consistent with our One China Policy."
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China announces military drills near Taiwan; PLA on high alert
World | May 26, 2022, 08:22 AM ISTTan Kefei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said that the PLA Eastern Theater Command had recently organized a joint war-preparedness alert patrol and combat training exercises.
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'It is a commitment': Joe Biden says US will respond militarily if China invades Taiwan
World | May 23, 2022, 02:10 PM ISTPresident Joe Biden said an effort by China to use force against Taiwan would just not be appropriate.