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Xi tells Biden support for Taiwan a 'red line' in ties
Lima (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the United States on Saturday not to cross a "red line" in support for Taiwan, but told his counterpart Joe Biden that Beijing was willing to work with the incoming administration of Donald Trump. Biden and Xi met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, two months before Trump takes office and amid concerns of new trade wars and diplomatic upheaval. China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has refused to rule out us ... read more |
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China frees Taiwan fishing boat captain after four monthsTaipei (AFP) Nov 16, 2024 A Taiwanese fishing boat captain held in China for more than four months on allegations of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, Taiwan's coast guard said Saturday. ... more 
Taiwan says committed to boosting own defences in signal to TrumpTaipei (AFP) Nov 14, 2024 Taiwan will keep strengthening its military capabilities, a senior security official said, in an apparent signal to US President-elect Donald Trump that the island is serious about shoring up its own defences. ... more 
Taiwan coast guard offers rewards for spotting foreign shipsTaipei (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Taiwan's coast guard said Friday it will reward people who report the presence of foreign military ships, including those from China, in waters around the island, as it seeks the public's help with monitoring "abnormal" activity. ... more
Taiwan couple charged with trying to influence elections for ChinaTaipei (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 A Taiwanese radio host and his wife have been charged with receiving $2.3 million from "overseas sources" including China in exchange for attempting to influence the island's elections and referendums. ... more |
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Chinese military mounts second round of exercises near Taiwan in a weekWashington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2024 China's military conducted live-fire drills Tuesday off an island 65 miles northwest of Taiwan involving 26 ships and aircraft, some of which crossed the so-called median line down the middle of the Taiwan Strait. ... more
US, Canada warships pass through Taiwan StraitTaipei (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 A US and a Canadian warship have passed through waters separating Taiwan and China, a week after Beijing held large-scale military drills in the sensitive passage. ... more
Taiwan blames China for S. Africa's order to move liaison officeTaipei (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 South Africa has ordered Taiwan's representative office to relocate outside of the capital Pretoria, a Taipei foreign ministry official said Friday, blaming Chinese pressure for the decision. ... more 
Taiwan president says defence of island's sovereignty 'will not change'Taipei (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te insisted Friday that the island's determination to defend its sovereignty "will not change", as he praised troops and coast guard personnel for their response to China's latest military drills. ... more 
China toughens Taiwan stance over president's sovereignty defenceTaipei (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China has reacted more robustly to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's rhetoric defending the island's sovereignty than his predecessor's, with fiery threats and war games analysts say will likely intensify. ... more |
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Hopes pinned on peace across Taiwan Strait after drills
Pingtan, China (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 People on both sides of the fraught Taiwan Strait pinned their hopes this week on peace, after Beijing launched military drills around the self-ruled island. China on Monday sent fighter jets, bombers and warships to encircle Taiwan, in exercises it dubbed a "stern warning" to "separatist forces" on the island. But in mainland China's county of Pingtan - at some points just 68 nautical miles (126 kilometres) from Taiwan's main island - small business owners said they hoped relations would impr ... read more 
Taiwan detects record 153 Chinese military aircraft after drillsTaipei (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island, official data showed Tuesday, after China held a day of large-scale drills. ... more |
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China military encircles Taiwan in 'warning' drills Taipei (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday, in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces on the self-ruled island. ... more 
The Taiwan Strait: crucial waterway and military flashpointBeijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 China launched fighter jets and other aircraft over the Taiwan Strait on Monday as part of military drills aimed at sending a "warning" to the self-ruled island. ... more
China sanctions two Taiwanese for 'separatism'Beijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 China imposed sanctions on two prominent Taiwanese on Monday over alleged "separatism", after it launched large-scale military drills around the self-ruled island. ... more 
China insists won't renounce 'use of force' to take Taiwan as drills endTaipei (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 China insisted on Monday it would never renounce the "use of force" to take control of Taiwan, after ending a day of military drills around the self-ruled island that Beijing said was a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces. ... more
Blinken warns China against 'provocative' moves on TaiwanVientiane (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China on Friday against taking any "provocative" action on Taiwan after Beijing lashed out over an annual speech by the self-governing democracy's leader. ... more |
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