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  China sanctions US companies over military sales, aid to Taiwan, will it impact Washington?

  World | December 27, 2024 19:53 IST

  China has decided to put sanctions on US companies after Washington decided to sale weapons to Taiwan. Earlier, Joe Biden had approved military assistance to Taiwan.

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  Taiwan's former Presidential candidate indicted for corruption, likely to face a 28.5-year jail term

  World | December 26, 2024 16:52 IST

  Ko Wen-je, who also has experience as a doctor, entered the political scene to win Taipei's 2014 mayoral race. He served two terms from 2014 to 2022. He is being accused of accepting bribes during his time as mayor of the island's capital.

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  China warns US after Biden approves military sales to Taiwan: 'It's playing with fire'

  World | December 22, 2024 13:07 IST

  China has strongly opposed United States' move to sale military equipment to Taiwan, which it claims to be its own territory. Earlier, Joe Biden approved military sales to the island nation.

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  Singapore Airlines flight with 249 passengers makes emergency landing in Taiwan due to THIS reason

  World | October 28, 2024 15:04 IST

  The Singapore Airlines flight landed "uneventfully" at the airport, the report quoted a Singapore Airlines spokesperson as saying.

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  China begins large-scale 'war games' around Taiwan, US and Taipei condemn exercises

  World | October 14, 2024 15:48 IST

  China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan, deployed an aircraft carrier and warplanes near the island nation in warning against Taiwanese calls for independence. This came after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said China has no right to represent Taiwan.

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  Typhoon in Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon brings heavy rains in Taiwan's Kaohsiung, 2 dead

  News | October 03, 2024 19:19 IST

  Typhoon in Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon brings heavy rains in Taiwan's Kaohsiung, 2 dead

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  Taiwan hospital fire leaves at least 8 dead as typhoon batters island's south

  World | October 03, 2024 12:37 IST

  The deaths were attributed to smoke that arose from a source still under investigation. Dozens of other patients were evacuated and moved to shelters nearby. Soldiers from a nearby base were mobilised to aid medical workers and firefighters in the evacuation of patients and putting out the flames.

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  'Taiwan is integral part of China's territory': Xi Jinping calls for unification on National Day

  World | October 01, 2024 14:46 IST

  Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (September 30) said Taiwan is a "sacred territory" of China, and that "separatist activities" for Taiwan independence must be "resolutely opposed".

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  China conducts rare test launch of intercontinental ballistic missile, sparks Western concerns

  World | September 25, 2024 12:27 IST

  These kinds of missile launches in public are rare for China, which has a "no first use" policy for nuclear weapons. It is also the first time in 44 years that China is known to have successfully conducted an atmospheric test of an ICBM over the high seas.

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  Taiwan firm denies making pagers that were reportedly used by Israel in Lebanon blasts

  World | September 18, 2024 12:13 IST

  A senior Lebanese security source told Reuters that Hezbollah had ordered 5,000 pagers from Taiwan-based Gold Apollo months before the Tuesday explosions. Images of destroyed pagers showed a format and stickers on the back that were consistent with pagers made by Gold Apollo.

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  Taiwan earthquake: Tremors of 5.5 magnitude hit Taipei, Hualien, no immediate reports of damage

  World | September 02, 2024 14:49 IST

  On Monday, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's sparsely populated Hualien County on the east coast, according to the island's weather administration. There have been no immediate reports of damage.

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  Foxconn chief defends married women hiring practices in India, aims to set up battery energy unit

  Business | August 18, 2024 18:54 IST

  Foxconn's chairman defended the company's hiring practices after New Delhi ordered an investigation into a report alleging that Apple supplier rejects married women for iPhone assembly jobs. Meanwhile, Foxconn is focusing on establishing a battery energy storage system unit in India.

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  Taiwan: Magnitude 6.3 quake rattles Eastern Taiwan's Hualien

  News | August 16, 2024 12:50 IST

  Surveillance cameras in eastern Taiwan captured the moments when a 6.3 magnitude quake rocked the area on August 16. This was the second strong tremor in less than a day that hit Taiwan.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits Taiwan's east coast, second major in 24 hours

  World | August 16, 2024 7:08 IST

  Taiwan was struck by a strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, the second major tremor in 24 hours. Centered 34 km from Hualien in the east, the quake occurred in a seismically sensitive region prone to frequent earthquakes due to its proximity to tectonic plate boundaries.

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  Chinese, Tanzania-flagged cargo ships sink in Typhoon Gaemi, 9 Myanmar nationals missing in Taiwan

  World | July 25, 2024 20:47 IST

  The strongest typhoon to hit the Taiwanese in eight years packed gusts of up to 227 kph before weakening as it made its way across the island.

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  22 killed in Philippines, three in Taiwan from landslides, floods due to Typhoon Gaemi | VIDEO

  World | July 25, 2024 12:05 IST

  Gaemi is the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in the last eight years and cut power to half a million households. The death count in the Philippines rose after heavy rains caused landslides and floods in the country.

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  Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong over execution threats for 'separatists'

  World | June 28, 2024 18:05 IST

  The development came after China threatened to impose the death penalty on pro-Taiwan independence 'separatists' for secessionist activities. Tensions between China and Taiwan have flared after President Lai Ching-te came to power, with rising military pressure by Beijing.

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  China's biggest action on US, imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales

  World | June 21, 2024 19:03 IST

  China is set to freeze all assets, both movable and immovable, belonging to Lockheed Martin's senior executives, including chairman James Donald Taiclet, and prohibit their entry into the country.

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  Taiwan mulls visa-on-arrival for Indian travellers; 5 must-visit places in the Republic of China

  Travel | June 19, 2024 20:36 IST

  Good news for Indian travellers! Taiwan is considering visa-on-arrival, making it easier to visit this beautiful island nation. Taiwan has something to offer for everyone, from iconic landmarks, serene lakes to breathtaking parks and delicious street food!

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  Taiwan's Foreign Minister says "We are considering visa-on-arrival for Indians"

  News | June 19, 2024 15:19 IST

  Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang announced that the Taiwanese government is considering implementing visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens and plans to discuss the proposal with the immigration department. Watch to know more!