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China Defence Min meets Putin in Moscow amid tensions with Taiwan; may discuss Ukraine peace talks
World | Apr 17, 2023, 11:57 AM ISTAlthough there was no mention of any peace talks on Sunday, a statement released by the Kremlin termed the recent visit of Xi as "very productive".
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I am a Taiwanese citizen, says Morris Chang - the man at centre of Adani-China row
Business | Apr 13, 2023, 10:05 PM ISTChang, who is a director in PMC Projects (India) Pvt Ltd that constructs ports, terminals, rail lines, power lines, and other infrastructure assets for Adani Group, was being called a Chinese national because of his passport, linking the ports-to-energy conglomerate run by Gautam Adani to China.
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Taiwan's President slams China for military drills, says Beijing not showing 'responsible behaviour'
World | Apr 11, 2023, 05:11 PM ISTChina military drills: The exercises this time have focused more on air strength, with Taiwan reporting more than 200 flights by Chinese warplanes.
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'Ready for war', says Chinese military after large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan
World | Apr 11, 2023, 10:29 AM IST"The theatre's troops are ready to fight at all times and can fight at any time to resolutely smash any form of Taiwan independence' and foreign interference attempts," the Chinese military said.
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US Navy challenges Beijing in South China Sea amid Taiwan tension; PLAN responds
World | Apr 10, 2023, 04:22 PM ISTThe United States, on several occasions, termed sailing in the South China Sea as their international navigation rights, while Beijing called it "illegal".
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War-like scenario flares as 70 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval ships surround Taiwan
World | Apr 10, 2023, 12:24 PM ISTAccording to the Taiwanese Defence Ministry, the Chinese warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwest and southeast ADIZ.
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'Caught up in crisis that are not Europes', has to reduce dependency on US': Macron after China tour
World | Apr 10, 2023, 06:12 AM ISTThe critical remarks from Macron came hours after he left Chinese airspace following his crucial meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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Chinese, Taiwanese warships in stand-off near Taiwan Strait's as tension flare up
World | Apr 09, 2023, 07:13 PM ISTThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) simulated precision strikes against key targets in Taiwan and nearby waters as “combat readiness” exercises around the self-ruled island.
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China announces yet another military drills around Taiwan after President Tsai-US Speaker meeting
World | Apr 08, 2023, 08:36 AM ISTChina military exercises: The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command announced this after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen held a meeting with United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday (April 5).
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This popular tourist destination is offering visitors perks worth $165 each | DETAILS
Travel | Feb 26, 2023, 02:00 PM ISTTaiwan is offering a $165 incentive to 500,000 tourists to boost its travel industry, hoping to welcome six million visitors this year, and double the number of visitors by 2024. The incentives program is part of a $165 million package that includes travel agency subsidies and promotions.
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Chinese balloon found on northern island, reports Taiwan
World | Feb 17, 2023, 12:10 PM ISTChinese balloon news: The ministry’s statement on Thursday (February 16) said the balloon carried equipment registered to a state-owned electronics company in the northern city of Taiyuan.
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Another Chinese 'spy balloon' spotted over Latin America; US downplays threat
World | Feb 04, 2023, 04:20 PM ISTA reason not to shoot it down at this point, Pentagon said, is that besides not posing a threat to people or aircraft, the resulting debris from a strike of this large balloon could be harmful to people on the ground and result in property damage.
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India not engaged with Taiwan for rollout of 5g services: Minister Anupriya Patel
India | Feb 03, 2023, 04:04 PM ISTIndia's share in world export has registered a steady increase over the last 21 years i.e. from 1.1 per cent in 2000 to 2.4 per cent in 2021.
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Chinese military sends 17 warplanes, 7 ships towards Taiwan in 24 hours
World | Dec 26, 2022, 11:03 AM ISTChina's military has often used large military exercises as a demonstration of force in response to U.S. government actions in support of Taiwan. It conducted large live-fire military exercises in August in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
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China provokes yet again! Sends 39 jets, 3 ships towards Taiwan in 24 hrs
World | Dec 22, 2022, 11:57 AM ISTChina-Taiwan News: Between 6 am on Wednesday and 6 am on Thursday, 30 of the Chinese planes crossed the median of the Taiwan Strait, an unofficial boundary once tacitly accepted by both sides.
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China sends 18 nuclear-capable bomber aircraft into Taiwan’s air defence zone
World | Dec 13, 2022, 06:47 PM ISTChina-Taiwan tension: Amid soaring tension between China and Taiwan, Beijing on Tuesday sent at least 18 nuclear-capable H-6 bomber aircraft into Taiepi's air defence zone.
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China warns interlopers on Taiwan issue, says external interference won't be tolerated
World | Sep 24, 2022, 11:36 PM ISTA recent visit by the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, markedly ratcheted up tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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US steps up diplomatic efforts with China on Taiwan, Russia
India | Sep 24, 2022, 07:42 AM ISTThe talks between Blinken and Wang come amid a period of intense tensions on both issues and ahead of an expected meeting in November between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
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President Biden says US forces would defend Taiwan from Chinese invasion
World | Sep 19, 2022, 10:44 AM ISTBeijing criticizes official foreign contact with Taiwan's elected government as encouragement to make its de facto independence permanent, a step the mainland says would lead to war.
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Taiwan struck by second strong earthquake in as many days
World | Sep 18, 2022, 01:12 PM ISTFollowing the quake in Taiwan, Japan Meteorological Agency issued an advisory for a tsunami as high as 1 meter (3 feet) reaching several southern Japanese islands.