Tag: Taiwan
Chinese aircraft cross Taiwan Strait anew
At least 38 Chinese aircraft and a combat drone crossed the Taiwan Strait early Friday, the island nation’s Defense Ministry claimed.
The Chinese jets, including...
China belittles US warship’s passage through Taiwan Strait
China belittled a US warship's passage through the Taiwan Strait as a “hyped up” transit.
According to US Army’s 7th Fleet, its Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69)...
PH scores China on Taiwan issue
The Philippines, through the Department of National Defense (DND), on Saturday said it takes exceptions to claims that it is meddling in the internal affairs of China concerning...
UN airs concern over rising tensions between China and Taiwan
The United Nations (UN) has called on the concerned parties to refrain from acts that could escalate tensions between China and Taiwan.
China held several days of military exercises...
Taiwan to avoid tensions during China’s military drills
Taiwan will refrain from increasing tensions during Chinese military exercises near the island launched on Saturday, but called on Beijing for restraint.
The Chinese military announced the drills, dubbed "united sword," it...
Chinese delegate visits Taiwan to help normalize ‘healthy’ exchanges
A group of Chinese delegates visited Taiwan on Saturday, marking the first official group from China to visit the country since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Li Xiaodong,...
Taiwan won’t bow to Beijing’s call for ‘reunification’
Taiwan would not "bow to pressure" from Beijing for a "reunification," the island nation’s president President Tsai Ing-wen said.
Speaking at a rally celebrating Taiwan's...
China presses US to withdraw troops from Taiwan
China called on the United States to withdraw troops from Taiwan on Friday in response to reports that a small presence of American troops...
US slams China over military planes flying near Taiwan’s airspac
The United States on Sunday accused China of "provocative" military action after it flew dozens of military planes near Taiwan's airspace.
The Taiwan Defense Ministry...
US, allies seen becoming assertive vs China
With increasingly strong talk in support of Taiwan, a new deal to supply Australia with nuclear submarines, and the launch of a European strategy...
