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  Former Chinese navy captain arrested in Taiwan for illegal entry by speedboat

  World | June 12, 2024 6:50 IST

  A 60-year-old former Chinese navy commander, identified as Ruan, was arrested on Sunday after illegally entering Taipei harbour via speedboat. Taiwan's authorities detained him after he crossed the 160 km Taiwan Strait.

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  'Utterly unjustified': Taiwan reacts to China's protest over 'cordial exchange' with PM Modi

  World | June 07, 2024 15:41 IST

  China protested over PM Modi's response to Taiwan President's congratulatory message, where the Indian leader said he looked forward to "closer ties". China asserted that India has diplomatic relations with China and should refrain from doing things that violate the one-China principle.

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  US calls Taiwan’s message to PM Modi ‘normal diplomatic business’ amid China’s protests

  World | June 07, 2024 9:38 IST

  China has lodged a protest with India over PM Modi's remarks, which came in response to congratulatory greetings from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on his election victory.

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  US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan despite China warns America to stay out, Lai thanks Biden for support

  World | May 26, 2024 19:21 IST

  The delegation is in Taiwan from Sunday to Thursday, the American Institute in Taiwan said in a statement, a trip that comes shortly after China ended two days of war games around the island.

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  Taiwan President takes u-turn, again offers talks with China after PLA launches 'punishment war'

  World | May 26, 2024 17:39 IST

  Taiwan's presidential offer came days after a large military exercise launched by Beijing to show its anger over the self-governing island's inauguration of new leaders who refuse to accept its insistence that Taiwan is part of China.

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  Why is China conducting 'punishment' military drills around Taiwan? What does it mean?

  World | May 24, 2024 15:43 IST

  Taiwan detected 49 Chinese warplanes and 19 navy vessels around the island nation on the second day of Beijing's so-called "punishment" drills. The Chinese military said the exercises were launched to test their ability to "seize power" and punish Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te.

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  China fumes over Taiwan President's pro-independence speech, launches 'punishment war' I VIDEO

  World | May 24, 2024 9:25 IST

  Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week.

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  China announces sanctions on Boeing, two US defence contractors for arms sales to Taiwan

  World | May 20, 2024 8:55 IST

  In recent years, China has been increasing its military presence in the Taiwan Strait, with warplanes being sent on a near-daily basis and military drills being conducted in the waters and skies near Taiwan.

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  Chaos reigns in Taiwanese parliament as lawmakers exchange blows in dispute over reforms | VIDEO

  World | May 17, 2024 15:44 IST

  Lawmakers clashed over parliament reforms calling for greater scrutiny of the government, proposed by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the smaller TPP. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party accused them of 'abusing power' by forcing the proposals without consultation.

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  China's 'game changer' advanced 3rd aircraft carrier begins sea trials amid South China Sea tensions

  World | May 01, 2024 16:30 IST

  The Fujian, which features a full-length, flat flight deck with an advanced catapult-launch system for jets, takes its name from the Chinese province opposite democratically governed Taiwan.

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  Biden signs package for $95 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel, TikTok ban

  World | April 25, 2024 1:22 IST

  Biden signed the $95 billion war aid measure package into law that includes military assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a provision for TikTok to be sold or banned in the US. The military package was passed by the Senate earlier after months of delays.

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  Taiwan thanks US for sweeping aid package, China says island entering 'dangerous situation'

  World | April 24, 2024 16:48 IST

  The US Senate passed the foreign aid package after months of delay, comprising $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. While Taiwan lauded the move to protect against authoritarianism, China sharply criticised the move, saying it violates US commitments to Beijing.

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  BIG relief to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as US Senate overwhelmingly passes USD 95 billion aid

  World | April 24, 2024 10:36 IST

  A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the US Congress after months of delay, clearing the way for billions of dollars in fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies.

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  Taiwan hit by more than 80 earthquakes in less than 24 hours, several buildings damaged I VIDEO

  World | April 23, 2024 8:15 IST

  A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan early on Tuesday, the strongest measuring 6.1 magnitude, according to the US Geological Survey. There was no immediate information of any damage or casualties.

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  Russia's foreign minister calls Taiwan 'integral part of China', Taipei slams 'false claims'

  World | April 12, 2024 18:13 IST

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called Taiwan an "integral part of China" and an "internal affair of the People's Republic of China". Taiwan responded angrily, saying the Russia-China collusion does not contribute to stability across the Taiwan Strait.

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  China sanctions two US companies for supporting weapons sales to Taiwan amid tensions

  World | April 11, 2024 16:32 IST

  US companies General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems were sanctioned by China over their alleged support for arms sales to Taiwan. The US and China have traded sanctions over various issues in the past.

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  China's Xi Jinping meets former Taiwan President, says no one can stop 'family reunion'

  World | April 10, 2024 18:29 IST

  Ma Ying-Jeou, who served as the President of Taiwan from 2008 to 2016, is the first former Taiwanese leader to visit China, amid simmering military tensions between the two nations. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has vowed to reunify it with the mainland by force if required.

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  Taiwan: Over 600 remain stranded days after 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed 12

  World | April 06, 2024 10:34 IST

  The death count from Taiwan's 7.4-magnitude earthquake has risen to 12 after two more bodies were located at a hiking trail. Dramatic visuals of buildings tilting violently during the powerful earthquake flooded social media as rescue operations continued in the island country.

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  Two Indian nationals missing after Taiwan earthquake safe, in touch with authorities

  World | April 05, 2024 15:01 IST

  The 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday has killed 12 people as of Friday while injuring more than 1,000 people. As many as 50 aftershocks rattled the country overnight as authorities are conducting rescue operations for others missing after the tremor.

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  How did a 660-tonne steel pendulum protect Taiwan's largest skyscraper during 7.4 earthquake?

  Explainers | April 05, 2024 11:06 IST

  Taiwan was struck by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years on Wednesday that killed ten people and injured over 1,000. However, due to its effective disaster response training and laws, the earthquake did fairly minimal damage to life and property.