Taiwan
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Japan gears up to confront China as tension escalates in Taiwan Strait: Report
World | May 10, 2022, 10:25 AM ISTJapan has started taking measures to build its strength as the Taiwan conflict flare-up will lead to its active involvement, the report said.
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China says US hyped sailing of Navy warship in Taiwan Strait
World | Apr 27, 2022, 02:48 PM ISTChina claims Taiwan as part of its territory and says the self-governing island must come under its rule.
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11 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's air defense identification zone
World | Apr 21, 2022, 09:52 AM ISTAccording to Taiwan News, two Xi'an H-6 strategic bombers continued on their journey south of Taiwan before reentering the country's ADIZ in the southeast.
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World's largest face mask that entered Guinness World Records is 50 times larger than average | Pics
Trending | Mar 29, 2022, 03:47 PM ISTThe insanely large mask created by a medical supply company in Taiwan measures a whopping 27 feet and 3 inches by 15 feet and 9 inches. It is 50 times larger than a standard face mask, according to Guinness World Records. Watch!
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6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, tremors felt in capital Taipei
World | Mar 22, 2022, 11:47 PM ISTA 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Tuesday, United States Geological Survey reported.
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For Taiwan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine feels far away
World | Feb 25, 2022, 01:03 PM ISTWhile similarities exist — Taiwan is a democracy that has resisted threats from a more powerful authoritarian government — the differences are much greater. For many on the island, the war in Ukraine, and war in general, feels far away.
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Russia-Ukraine News: As crisis unfolds, China keeps a close eye; Taiwan watches anxiously
World | Feb 17, 2022, 05:05 PM ISTIn the present circumstances concerning the Ukraine crisis, three players have been actively involved -- Russia, Ukraine, and the West -- but China is looking even more closely.
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US approves $100 million support deal with Taiwan to boost missile defense systems against China
World | Feb 08, 2022, 10:07 AM ISTBeijing regards Taiwan as a renegade province, has not ruled out the use of force to unify the island with the mainland and has in recent months escalated fighter jet flights over Taiwanese airspace.
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China sends anti-submarine aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ on Christmas Day
World | Dec 26, 2021, 08:15 AM IST"China sent a Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane into Taiwan's ADIZ," Taiwan News reported citing the country's Ministry of National Defense.
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India's policy on Taiwan clear, consistent: MEA informs Rajya Sabha
India | Dec 03, 2021, 02:29 PM ISTGovt facilitates and promotes interactions in areas of trade, investment, tourism, culture, education and other such people-to-people exchanges.
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United States lawmakers meet with Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in surprise visit
World | Nov 26, 2021, 12:45 PM ISTThe bi-partisan group of lawmakers from the US House of Representatives arrived in Taiwan on Thursday night and were planning to meet with senior leaders including Tsai, said the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto embassy. No further details were provided about their itinerary.
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Biden invites 110 countries for summit on democracy; Taiwan invited, China excluded
World | Nov 24, 2021, 12:13 PM ISTJoe Biden has invited 110 countries to a virtual summit on democracy. The list of invitees includes Taiwan.
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Taiwan deploys advanced F-16V fighter jets amid China threat
World | Nov 18, 2021, 01:12 PM ISTTaiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen commissioned into service 64 upgraded F-16V fighter jets at an air force base in Chiayi on Thursday.
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Taiwan says China seeking to degrade its military and morale
World | Nov 09, 2021, 02:51 PM ISTTaiwan's Defense Ministry said in a biennial report that Beijing is employing “gray zone" tactics to ratchet up pressure on the self-governing island republic which China claims as its own territory.
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US troops training on island, confirms Taiwan President amid 'increasing' threat from China
India | Oct 28, 2021, 02:23 PM ISTTsai Ing-wen is the first Taiwanese leader in decades to publically admit the presence of US troops for training, however, she stopped short of disclosing the number of personnel.
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North Korea slams US for supporting Taiwan in nod to ally China
World | Oct 23, 2021, 07:41 PM ISTThe Biden administration’s pullout from Afghanistan underscored a broader shift in U.S. focus away from counterterrorism and so-called rogue states like North Korea and Iran.
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'No room for compromise over Taiwan issue', vows China after Biden comments
World | Oct 22, 2021, 04:48 PM ISTThe U.S. does not openly contest China’s claim to Taiwan, but is committed by law to ensure the island can defend itself and to treat all threats toward it as matters of “grave concern.”
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Fire leaves 46 dead, dozens injured in southern Taiwan
World | Oct 14, 2021, 02:12 PM ISTAt least 11 people found on the scene were sent straight to the morgue, said the head of the fire dept addressing journalists at the site of the fire.
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Taiwan rejects China's 'path' amid show of military force
World | Oct 11, 2021, 12:23 PM ISTChina claims Taiwan as part of its national territory although the island has been self-ruled since it split from the communist-ruled mainland in 1949 after a long civil war.
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Why did 145 Chinese air force planes violate Taiwan airspace in 4 days? Explained
World | Oct 05, 2021, 02:03 PM ISTChina has publicly said that it plans to merge Taiwan to the mainland even if it has to annex it militarily.