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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen offers assistance to China after deadly earthquake amid tensions
World | Dec 19, 2023, 06:15 PM ISTA powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces, killing at least 127 people and leaving over 700 injured. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an all-out search and rescue efforts to minimise the casualties in the tremor-hit region.
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Chinese 'spy' balloons spotted near Taiwanese as China steps up pressure ahead of elections
World | Dec 18, 2023, 03:15 PM ISTIt was the second time this month that Taiwan reported a Chinese balloon near its territory after one crossed southwest of Keelung on December 7.
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Chinese surveillance balloon spotted near Taiwan ahead of presidential election
World | Dec 08, 2023, 04:27 PM ISTAt least 26 Chinese military aircraft and 10 Chinese navy vessels were detected alongside the surveillance balloon in the 24 hours before Friday morning. Taiwan has already warned that Beijing will attempt to interfere in the ballot to get electors to vote for the candidate China prefers.
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US, China to resume military communications after crucial Biden-Xi meeting | Key takeaways
World | Nov 16, 2023, 01:10 PM ISTThe restoration of military communications is a significant sign of warming relations between the US and China, who have had not-so-cordial relations over the years. China suspended military communications in protest of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan last year.
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In latest 'harassment' tactic, China sends 43 aircraft and seven ships near Taiwan
World | Nov 01, 2023, 05:11 PM ISTChina considers Taiwan as part of its mainland and has vowed to take control of the self-governed island, by force if necessary. China's aggressive military maneouvres started in response to ex-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan in 2022.
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Good News! Thailand to provide visa-free entry for Indians till THIS date I Check Details inside
World | Oct 31, 2023, 02:49 PM ISTNotably, Thailand is among the most travelled destinations among Indians, especially the younger generation. In fact, India has been Bangkok's fourth largest source market for tourism in the first ten months of this year.
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China's nuclear arsenal expanding faster than before, currently at 500 warheads: US Report
World | Oct 20, 2023, 04:14 PM ISTThe report claimed that China is developing its nuclear stockpile must faster than expected to achieve its goal of 1,000 warheads by 2030. China also completed the construction of three new solid-propellant silo fields containing 300 ICBM silos.
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Chinese dissident who fled to Taiwan appeals for asylum in US, Canada over fears of deportation
World | Sep 26, 2023, 02:52 PM ISTChen is known for commemorating the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and escaped China by travelling to Thailand and later reaching Taiwan.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts northeast of Taiwan
World | Sep 18, 2023, 10:29 PM ISTTaiwan earthquake: According to USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was found to be at latitude: 26.434°N and longitude: 125.303°E, respectively.
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China flies over 100 warplanes towards Taiwan, island calls move 'harassment'
World | Sep 18, 2023, 11:31 AM ISTChina's military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period, which the island's defence ministry described as "harassment".
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China sends 22 military aircraft, 20 warships near Taiwan as tensions boil between Beijing, Taipei
World | Sep 12, 2023, 06:50 PM ISTLast week on Saturday, the United States and Canada sailed warships through the Taiwan Strait as a sign of challenge for China's territorial claims.
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China's 'economic crisis' makes Taiwan invasion less likely: Biden after meeting Li Qiang at G20
World | Sep 11, 2023, 10:39 AM ISTBiden said that he met Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 Summit in which talks were held between the two countries in nearly 10 months since he last spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit 2022 in Indonesia.
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US should commit to defend Taiwan against Chinese invasion: Indian-American prez candidate
World | Sep 04, 2023, 10:32 AM ISTBeijing considers Taiwan as its breakaway province and insists it should be unified with the mainland, by force if necessary. Taiwan, however, sees itself as completely distinct from China.
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Taiwan suspends flights, classes and work as typhoon Haikui approaches island
World | Sep 03, 2023, 02:59 PM ISTRail transport and ferry services have also been cancelled in Taiwan in preparations to brace for Typhoon Haikui, along with a hot air balloon festival and concerts.
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Ahead of G20 Summit, China asks India to refrain from military and security cooperation with Taiwan
World | Sep 01, 2023, 03:04 PM ISTIt is worth mentioning that like other nations, India too has been adhering One-China policy since 1949. Also, India and Taiwan do not have formal diplomatic and consular missions in their respective countries.
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China's new 'standard map' draws flak as neighbours issue strong statements like India
World | Sep 01, 2023, 07:08 AM ISTIndia had earlier rejected China’s so-called “standard map” and lodged a protest against it which layed its claim over Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin. China published a new version of its national map on August 28.
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Biden administration approves military aid to Taiwan, likely to irk China ahead of G20 faceoff
World | Aug 31, 2023, 08:10 AM ISTThe move is likely to irk China and soar the prevailing tensions with Beijing ahead of the G20 Summit for which President Joe Biden will travel to India from September 7 to 10. Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to be present at the Summit in New Delhi.
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Terry Gou, Foxconn founder and pro-China billionaire, announces to run for Taiwan Presidential polls
World | Aug 28, 2023, 11:12 AM ISTGou criticized the governing Democratic Progressive Party, saying its policies have “brought Taiwan into the risk of war” with China, which claims the self-ruled island democracy as part of its territory.
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Taiwan gets first Hindu temple I Know all about 'Sabka Mandir'
World | Aug 27, 2023, 12:59 PM ISTThe temple named "Sabka Mandir" was reportedly built with the help of an Indian immigrant Andy Singh Arya who also owns a famous restaurant in Taiepi.
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China sends aircraft, vessels toward Taiwan days after US arms sale approval
World | Aug 26, 2023, 11:59 AM ISTAs many as 20 aircraft from China either crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or breached the island country’s air defense identification zone.