Japan says Russian warships spotted near Taiwan, Okinawa islands
Japan and Taiwan have joined the United States and its allies in imposing wide-ranging sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine last year.
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Taiwan seeks semiconductor links with EU, China deterrence
Taiwan, which produces 90 per cent of the world’s advanced semiconductors, has been leveraging its technological prowess to strengthen relations with the European Union.
Chinese mainland lifts ban on Taiwan’s sugar apples
The ban on the sugar apple was previously implemented in Sept 2020 after several shipments from Taiwan tested positive in containing a type of pest that posed a risk to plant…
Cross-Strait efforts urged for national rejuvenation
President Xi also called on people from both sides of the Strait to work together and contribute to the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.
#MeToo in Taiwan
With Presidential elections due in a little more than six months, Taiwan is being rocked by a succession of allegations of sexual harassment.
Taiwan says 10 Chinese warplanes crossed strait’s median line
The island’s Defence Ministry said four Chinese ships also carried out combat patrols, but gave no further details.
37 Chinese warplanes cross into Taiwan’s defence zone
In recent years, Beijing has intensified aerial incursions into the island’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ)– nearly doubling the air sorties in 2022 compared with the…
AR-15s in every Taiwanese home suggestion uncalled for: China Daily writer
The writer says there is zero percent chance of US Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and his US arms dealers' dream becoming a reality.
Wang meets with Taiwan’s New Party chairman
The chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference also underscored the efforts to unite compatriots of Taiwan to work together for…
US Navy releases video of Chinese warship’s ‘unsafe interaction’ near Taiwan
China has not commented directly on the US criticism of the encounter, and its foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.