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Taiwan Announces Military Expansion plans to Counter China
| Girish Shetti | | Mar 17, 2017 10:25 AM EDT |
Taiwan has announced ambitious military and naval expansion plans to counter what the self-ruled island calls an 'increasing military' threat from Mainland China.
China Launches Snap Air and Sea Drills in Response to Taiwan’s Planned Drills
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Mar 03, 2017 06:36 AM EST |
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said it monitored the joint drills, which took place outside the country's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
PAC-3 Missile Systems Deployed to Taiwan's East Coast to Strengthen Defense Against China
| Prei Dy | | Mar 02, 2017 07:47 AM EST |
Taiwan has move its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) air defense missile systems to the east coast, citing China's "changing military strategy," the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said.
Taiwan Says Spain’s Decision to Deport 200 Taiwanese Citizens to China is ‘Deeply Regretful’
| Girish Shetti | | Feb 20, 2017 01:11 PM EST |
Taiwan on Saturday described the Spanish government's decision to deport 200 Taiwanese citizens to Mainland China as "deeply regretful." This is the latest deportation saga in the multi-billion dollar telephone ring scandal that forced several countries to deport dozens of Taiwanese citizens to China last year.
India ‘Playing with Fire’ by Playing Taiwan Card: Chinese Media
| Girish Shetti | | Feb 15, 2017 05:26 AM EST |
Chinese state media on Wednesday warned India against any move to improve its relationship with Taiwan, stating that such a proactive move would be akin to "playing with fire." The warning comes barely days after Taiwan's women parliamentarian delegation arrived in New Delhi for a rare visit.
Taiwan Begins Development of New Trainer/Attack Jet called ‘XT-5 Blue Magpie’
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Feb 09, 2017 07:54 AM EST |
ROCAF plans to order 66 of the Blue Magpies.
Japan and US Holding War Games to Deal with Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jan 23, 2017 09:47 AM EST |
In August 2016, the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF) held its largest military exercise ever.
China Hits Back at Trump’s 'One China' Suggestion, Says Taiwan Policy is ‘Non-Negotiable’
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 15, 2017 08:18 AM EST |
China on Saturday hit back at U.S President Elect Donald Trump's suggestion that the "One China" policy on Taiwan is open for "negotiation," reiterating once again that the sensitive policy is a "political foundation" in Sino-U.S bilateral relationship.
Taiwan Disputes Nigeria’s Move to Close Abuja Office Following China Talks
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 14, 2017 04:55 AM EST |
The Taiwanese government condemned Nigeria's latest to remove Taiwan's office from Abuja following recent developments between Nigeria and China. A statement issued by Taiwan officials on Thursday urged the Nigerian government to reconsider the move and leave an open room for discussion.
Nigeria Closes Taiwan Office, Vows to Uphold 'One China' Policy
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 12, 2017 08:01 AM EST |
The Nigerian government has re-affirmed its position in the One-China policy and ordered for the immediate closure of the Taiwan office in Abuja during a joint conference on Wednesday.
Taiwan Dispatches Jets, Navy Ships after Chinese Aircraft Carrier Enters Taiwan Strait
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 11, 2017 01:12 AM EST |
Taiwan dispatched fighter jets and navy ships on Wednesday after Chinese warships led by a aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, in yet another sign of ongoing tension in the cross-strait relations.
Chinese Media Warns Trump of ‘Revenge’ if ‘One China' Policy is abandoned
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 09, 2017 07:37 AM EST |
China's popular nationalistic tabloid on Sunday warned U.S President Elect Donald Trump that Beijing would set on a 'revenge 'mode if he renounces the "One China" policy. The warning comes barely hours after Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen made a controversial stopover at America's Houston city.
China Still Holds Over 200 Taiwanese Telecom Fraud Deportees
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 08, 2017 10:24 PM EST |
China is still holding in custody at least 223 Taiwanese suspects deported for telecommunication fraud from other countries over the past nine months, the Mainland Affairs Council said on Sunday.
Taiwan Condemns Vietnam for Deporting Telecommunication Fraud Suspects to China
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 05, 2017 08:23 PM EST |
The Tawain community on Tuesday strongly condemned the move to deport four of its citizens suspected of telecommunication fraud from Vietnam to China. They argue that the move was due to much pressure being put on Vietnam by Beijing.
Donald Trump Leaves Door Wide Open over Possible Meeting with Taiwan’s Tsai
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 02, 2017 10:13 AM EST |
US President-elect Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of meeting Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, if at all the self-ruled island nation's leader visits the United States after Trump's official coronation on Jan. 20.
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