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66 Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan in biggest sortie of year

Taiwan's defence ministry said Thursday it had detected 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a record-high this year, a day after it said Beijing was conducting exercises in nearby waters.

Updated on Jul 11, 2024, 1:46 PM IST

Taiwan asks China to de-escalate renewed military activity near it

Taiwan on Friday reported renewed Chinese military activity nearby with another "combat patrol" as the government called on Beijing not to escalate tensions after the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing boat.

Published on Jul 5, 2024, 11:40 AM IST

Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong and Macao

A honor guard takes part in a flag lowering ceremony at Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan

Published on Jun 28, 2024, 10:06 AM IST

Autocracy is 'evil', Taiwan President slams China

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te

Published on Jun 24, 2024, 8:09 PM IST

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island

Taiwan's defence ministry said Saturday it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a day after Beijing said "diehard" advocates of Taiwan's independence could face the death penalty.

Published on Jun 22, 2024, 11:51 AM IST

Taiwan proposes visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens to boost tourism

Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang highlighted this potential policy change, citing India's significant outbound travel and the benefits of easing visa procedures.

Published on Jun 19, 2024, 5:56 PM IST

‘Modi ji won’t be intimidated': Taiwan hits back at China over ties with India

Deputy Foreign Minister of Taiwan, Tien Chung-kwang

Published on Jun 18, 2024, 4:06 PM IST

Taiwan rejects China’s protest over messages between Indian, Taiwanese leaders

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te was among world leaders who greeted PM Modi on securing a third term. (Reuters file photo)

Updated on Jun 7, 2024, 3:34 PM IST

Exchange of messages on X between PM Modi and Taiwan President angers China

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te was among world leaders who greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on securing a third term. (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 6, 2024, 11:19 PM IST

Ukraine's Zelenskiy dominates Asia security conference

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaves after the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue summit at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. (AP)

Updated on Jun 2, 2024, 8:04 PM IST

Twitch star Kai Cenat flies to Taiwan for this emotional event

Kai Cenat shares the joy of seeing his friend Ray graduate through X post.

Published on Jun 1, 2024, 3:00 AM IST

Welcome to the new era of global sea power

With the USS Missouri batteship memorial in the background, US Navy personnel await the start of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) change of command ceremony on Kilo Pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 3, 2024. Incoming commander Admiral Samuel Paparo is replacing outgoing commander Admiral John Aquilino. (Photo by Marco GARCIA / AFP)

Published on May 30, 2024, 8:00 AM IST

War stories in glass: Taiwan bar draws tourists with historical cocktails

Powei Lee, 31, owner of Kinmen Mojo Bar (or Vent Bar) works at the bar in Kinmen Island, Taiwan. War stories in glass: Taiwan bar draws tourists with historical cocktails

Published on May 26, 2024, 1:44 PM IST

Taiwan slams China's military drills ‘blatant provocation to world order’

China's two-day military drills around Taiwan were a "blatant provocation to the international order", Taipei said in a statement Saturday after the war games encircling the self-ruled island ended.

Published on May 25, 2024, 5:09 PM IST

Chip giant TSMC has 'kill switch' to disable machine should China invade Taiwan

Published on May 23, 2024, 4:02 PM IST

‘Serious warning’: China threatens to break heads of Taiwan independence forces

This handout photo taken and released by the Taiwan Coast Guard on May 23, 2024 shows a Chinese military ship northwest of Pengjia Island, off the coast of northern Taiwan. China on May 23 encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new president vowed to defend democracy.

Published on May 23, 2024, 1:52 PM IST

Why China's military has surrounded Taiwan with aircraft and ships

Two staff members look on as navy ships park at the port, as China announces new military drills around Taiwan, in Keelung, Taiwan May 23, 2024.

Published on May 23, 2024, 11:57 AM IST

China sanctions US firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Reuters/File)

Published on May 20, 2024, 1:08 PM IST

Video: Taiwan lawmaker snatches bill, runs off with it to halt passage

Taiwan parliamentarian snatches bill to halt passage.

Published on May 18, 2024, 1:26 PM IST

Russia and China are supporting each other’s expansionism: Taiwan’s FM

Russian President Vladimir Putin with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Published on May 17, 2024, 7:12 PM IST

Woman hides dead father's bones in a garbage bag to claim his military pension

Taiwanese police is looking into the woman's actions in concealing her father's body.

Published on May 13, 2024, 9:17 AM IST

Pearls of tapioca wisdom: Swetha Sivakumar, on bubble tea

(Adobe Stock)

Updated on May 11, 2024, 3:29 PM IST

Four Chinese ships entered 'prohibited' waters, says Taiwan

This handout picture taken on May 6, 2024 and released on May 7, 2024 by the Taiwan Coast Guard shows a Chinese Coast Guard ship sailing into the Kinmen waters. Four Chinese coastguard ships briefly sailed through Taiwan's "prohibited" waters, Taipei said.

Published on May 7, 2024, 7:36 PM IST

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Taiwan

A cluster of earthquakes has struck Taiwan in the past few months. (AP)

Published on May 6, 2024, 3:59 PM IST

US claims China, Russia militaries working together to likely invade Taiwan

China-Taiwan Conflict: A Chinook helicopter carrying a Taiwan flag flies over the city during the country's National Day celebration in Taipei, Taiwan.

Published on May 4, 2024, 2:39 PM IST

Demand for quake warning app surges in earthquake-rattled Taiwan

Roads in Hualien, Taiwan are cordoned off after a cluster of earthquakes struck the island on April 23, 2024. (AP)

Published on May 3, 2024, 7:10 AM IST

China lifts ban, allows tourists from Fujian province to visit Taiwan

China lifts ban, allows tourists from Fujian province to visit Taiwan

Published on Apr 30, 2024, 6:57 PM IST

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing

Taiwan's defence ministry said that from 9:30 a.m. (0130 GMT) on Saturday it had detected 22 Chinese military aircraft (AFP/File)

Published on Apr 27, 2024, 11:44 AM IST

Taiwan rattled by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, no immediate reports of damage

A securities manager points to a fluctuating stock indicator in Taipei, Taiwan. Stock markets in Asia were mixed with investment sentiment on the wane amid Europe's ongoing debt crisis.

Published on Apr 27, 2024, 12:52 AM IST

Taiwan hit with magnitude-6.0 quake after day of tremors

Damage after Taiwan earthquake (AFP)

Updated on Apr 23, 2024, 8:13 AM IST

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