Taiwan

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Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. Neighbouring countries include the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The main island of Taiwan has an area of 35,808 square kilometres (13,826 sq mi), with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanised population is concentrated. Taipei is the capital as well as the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Other major cities include New Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan and Taoyuan. With 23.57 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries, and is the most populous country and largest economy that is not a member of the United Nations (UN).

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Xi touts China's sovereignty on war anniversary Amid growing contention over the democratically-ruled island of Taiwan,Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday China will never allow its sovereignty, security and development interests to be.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:27Published 3 days ago

The hotel inspired by Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Guests at this luxury hotel in Taiwan can take in the sights of the aquarium with which it shares its infrastructure. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 4 days ago

U.S. approves $1.8 billion Taiwan arms sale China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday the United States' approval of a potential $1.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan would have a major impact on Sino-U.S. ties, and China will make the necessary.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:20Published 6 days ago

'Something close' to genocide in China's Xinjiang: WH Robert O'Brien, the U.S. national security adviser, on Friday during an online event said that China was perpetrating 'something close to' a genocide with its treatment of Muslims in its Xinjiang.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:49Published 2 weeks ago

Taiwan to strengthen defences as China tensions escalate In speech marking island’s National Day, President Tsai Ing-wen also called for dialogue with China. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:55Published 3 weeks ago

Would you take a “flight to nowhere”? These passengers have by enjoying a roundtrip above Taiwan After flying over a Japanese island and around Taiwan twice; passengers land at the same airport from where they took off giving them a different reason to fly. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:55Published 3 weeks ago

World leaders wish Trumps well [NFA] Domestic and world leaders, rivals and allies alike, have lined up to send their good wishes to Donald and Melania Trump after they tested positive for COVID-19. Though some were a little less.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:37Published on October 2, 2020

Watch: Massive anti-China protest outside Chinese Consulate in Toronto A massive anti-China protest was held outside the Chinese Consulate in Canada's Toronto. The protest was organised on the 71st National Day of People's Republic of China. Members of Hong Kong, Tibetan,.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:48Published on October 2, 2020

Taiwan’s plant hunters race to protect biodiversity Researchers in Taiwan are trying to collect as many rare species as they can before they are lost to climate change and human encroachment. Francesca Lynagh reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:03Published on September 21, 2020

China conducts more exercises near Taiwan as US official visits China, which claims the democratically-ruled island as its own, says combat drills are to defend its 'sovereignty'. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:00Published on September 18, 2020

Families urge China to release their relatives A group of Hong Kong families on Saturday demanded the urgent return of their activist relatives detained last month by mainland Chinese authorities as they tried to flee the city by boat to Taiwan... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:46Published on September 12, 2020

Girl lifted in air after getting tangled in large kite in Taiwan A three-year-old became entangled in a large kite during a festival in Taiwan.She was swept into the air in the northern city of Hsinchu but was notinjured, her parents confirmed. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published on September 1, 2020

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US announces planned weapon sale to Taiwan The Trump administration on Monday notified Congress of plans for a multi-billion dollar sale of Harpoon missile systems to Taiwan just hours after Beijing announced sanctions on US defence.. WorldNews - Published 1 day agoAlso reported by •BBC News

US to sell $3.5 billion worth of weapons to Taiwan as tensions soar with China The Trump Administration today notified Congress of plans for a US$2.37 billion ($3.5b) sale of Harpoon missile systems to Taiwan.Just hours earlier, Beijing announced sanctions on United States.. New Zealand Herald - Published 1 day ago
China threatens retaliation over US arms sale to Taiwan China is threatening to retaliate against the U.S. after the Trump administration approved a $1.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the autonomous island that Beijing considers its own territory. Chinese.. WorldNews - Published 6 days ago
US approves sale of weapons systems totaling $1.8 billion to Taiwan Shares The US government said Wednesday it approved the sale of three weapons packages to Taiwan for a total of $1.8 billion, a move that could add further tension to souring US-China relations... WorldNews - Published 6 days ago

Taiwan's $2.3 billion investment created nearly 65,000 jobs in India: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION Talking to WION, the minister said the Taiwan government, since 2016, is looking forward to improving the friendship between the two countries. DNA - Published 6 days ago
US approves $1 billion in new arms sales to Taiwan The Trump administration has approved the sale of more than a billion dollars worth of advanced weaponry for Taiwan in a move that will enrage China and further exacerbate tensions between Washington.. New Zealand Herald - Published 6 days ago
Amid talk of India-Taiwan trade pact, Beijing says respect ‘one-China’ stand IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Pratas atoll declared 'danger zone' as Chinese combat planes fly over It's just a bunch of coral. But Pratas atoll between Taiwan and China has been declared a "danger zone" as combat aircraft ply the skies overhead.Beijing is showing increasing interest in the isolated.. New Zealand Herald - Published 1 week ago

Taiwan charges Chinese captain over killing of 'Somali pirates' Officials say the Chinese national ordered the killings while captaining a Taiwanese vessel in 2012. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
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China-Taiwan tensions erupt over diplomats' fight in Fiji Both sides say their officials were injured at an event organised to mark Taiwan's national day. BBC News - Published 1 week ago	Asian markets close higher Japanese Nikkei 225, Hang Seng and Taiwan Weighted closed over 1% higher. ...... WorldNews - Published 1 week ago
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Eye on China, Taiwan thanks ‘friends in India’ IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency NEW DELHI: India’s confirmed coronavirus toll crossed 7 million on Sunday with a number of new cases dipping in recent weeks, even as health experts warn of mask and distancing fatigue setting in... WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
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Hong Kong police arrest nine over Taiwan escape plot Police in Hong Kong say they have arrested nine people who allegedly helped a group of fugitives flee the former British colony for Taiwan. Officers say they provided a 'getaway' boat and cash for the.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago	'Indian media free to report on any issue it deems fit,' MEA reminds China on objections to calling Taiwan country The remarks come in the wake of China's advice to journalists in India to observe the "one-China" principle after newspapers carried advertisements for Taiwan's national day. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
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Canadian warship sails near Taiwan at time of heightened China tension A Canadian warship has sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, the island's defence ministry said on Saturday, a voyage that comes at a time of heightened military tension between China and Taiwan.. WorldNews - Published on October 3, 2020	Relatives of dozen HK detainees reject mainland counsel Relatives of the 12 Hong Kong fugitives detained in mainland China after being arrested while trying to flee to Taiwan, petitioned Beijing’s liaison office today, rejecting representation... WorldNews - Published on September 30, 2020
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China flies fighters, bombers to Taiwan border after US official visit Fighters. Bombers. Flying missiles. China has sent more than 20 aircraft to breach its borders with Taiwan in recent days. Now Taiwan's President warns of a "clear and present danger" to the whole.. New Zealand Herald - Published on September 21, 2020	US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slams China's 'military blustering' after Taiwan scrambles jets China had announced combat drills near the Taiwan Strait as US diplomat Keith Krach arrived in Taiwan on Thursday on a three-day visit. DNA - Published on September 18, 2020
China holds military drill as US envoy visits Taiwan The live-fire exercise in the Taiwan Strait comes as China accuses the US and Taiwan of "collusion". BBC News - Published on September 18, 2020	U.S. Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles That Can Hit China The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier. NYTimes.com - Published on September 17, 2020
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China confirms it detained 12 Hong Kongers at sea last month HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese authorities have confirmed the criminal detention of 12 Hong Kongers who were allegedly attempting to travel illegally to Taiwan by boat last month, while the foreign.. WorldNews - Published on September 14, 2020	Families of activists captured on mainland urge their return Families of 12 fugitives who were captured while fleeing to Taiwan on a speedboat have raised concerns over the unknown status of the detainees held on the mainland, and pleaded the SAR government to.. WorldNews - Published on September 12, 2020
Taiwan says plans to sign up for 'COVAX' vaccine allocation scheme Taiwan will sign up to the "COVAX" global vaccine allocation plan to ensure it will be able to access a Covid-19 vaccine when one becomes available, the island's health minister said on Saturday. Chen.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 12, 2020	Disney's Mulan faces backlash and pressure to boycott in China Walt Disney Co’s release of Mulan, which is set in China and meant to appeal to audiences there, has provoked a backlash on social media over its star’s support of Hong Kong police and for being.. WorldNews - Published on September 8, 2020
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