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Powerful Typhoon Gaemi churns toward Taiwan, expected to drench an already soaked China
World
July 24, 2024
Powerful Typhoon Gaemi churns toward Taiwan, expected to drench an already soaked China
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — A powerful and rapidly intensifying typhoon is barreling toward Taiwan, disrupting ongoing military drills and prompting…
China threatens death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan separatists
World
June 23, 2024
China threatens death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan separatists
CNN — China on Friday threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for “diehard” Taiwan independence separatists, a ratcheting up…
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale
World
June 19, 2024
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale
The United States has approved the $360 million sale of more than 1,000 small armed drones to Taiwan, as the…
Those who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech
World
June 2, 2024
Those who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech
Singapore CNN — Taiwan is pursuing independence incrementally and those who support it will “end up in self-destruction,” China’s new…
Bipartisan congressional delegation visits Taiwan following days of Chinese military drills around island
World
May 27, 2024
Bipartisan congressional delegation visits Taiwan following days of Chinese military drills around island
CNN — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul and a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday…
China starts ‘punishment’ military drills around Taiwan days after island swears in new leader
World
May 23, 2024
China starts ‘punishment’ military drills around Taiwan days after island swears in new leader
CNN — China has launched two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan in what it called “punishment” for “separatist acts,” days after…
Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ‘intimidation’ after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party
World
May 20, 2024
Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ‘intimidation’ after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party
Taipei CNN — Lai Ching-te called on Beijing to cease its intimidation of Taiwan as he was was sworn in…
China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing bygone era of warmer ties
World
April 10, 2024
China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing bygone era of warmer ties
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping held rare talks on Wednesday with a former president of Taiwan who…
China concerns bring new unity to once-turbulent US-Japan-Philippines relationship ahead of major White House summit
World
April 9, 2024
China concerns bring new unity to once-turbulent US-Japan-Philippines relationship ahead of major White House summit
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Colonization, bloodshed, war crimes, occupation, controversial military bases. These are all issues intertwined in the…
Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll rises to 13
World
April 7, 2024
Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll rises to 13
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Around 400 people are still stranded and awaiting rescue in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake…