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Taiwan sees record 446 air incursions by China in August
Beijing staged unprecedented military drills in August to protest visits to Taipei by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other politicians.
Taiwan shoots down drone, showing risk of escalation with China
Taiwanese troops shot the drone down near Kinmen Island around noon on Thursday after attempts to repel it failed.
Gathering adopts Chengdu declaration affirming one-China principle
The declaration strongly opposed the visit of United States Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in early August.
Taiwan proposes 14% jump in defence spending, to deploy drone systems after rock-throwing video
The planned defence spending, which is a record high and must be approved by parliament, marks the island’s sixth consecutive year of growth in defence spending since 2017.
Taiwan leader pins hopes on Japan’s security cooperation
Furuya’s travel to Taiwan is expected to come in for strong criticism from China, which has been frustrated by a series of recent visits to Taiwan by foreign dignitaries.
More dissonance ahead in US duet on Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit highlighted the tensions between Congress and the White House on their ties with Taipei.
US, Taiwan push to deepen trade ties amid China tensions
The first round of trade talks is set to take place early this autumn, US officials said.
Taiwan question seen as key to China-Japan ties
China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi told Japan's national security adviser that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China.
Beijing denounces proposed US-Taiwan trade agreement
A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said that attempts to play the "Taiwan card" to block China's reunification will not succeed.