Joseph Wu, the foreign minister of Taiwan, said on Thursday that a halt in U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine would embolden China in its aggressions against Taiwan and fuel propaganda from Beijing that …
Ukraine Aid Package Approval Gains Momentum after Key US Senate Vote
A narrowly divided US Senate moved closer to passing a $95.34bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, showing undiminished bipartisanship. The bill includes $61bn for Ukraine, $14bn for Israel …
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Pacific Island Tuvalu Votes as Ties with Taiwan in Spotlight
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has voted in a national election that is being closely watched by China, Taiwan, the United States and its ally Australia, amid a tussle for influence in the …
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Taiwan begins extended one-year conscription in response to China threat
Taiwanese military recruits will now serve one-year compulsory military service terms in lieu of the previous four-month requirement. The policy went into effect on Thursday after Taiwanese President …
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In a Setback for Beijing, Taiwan Elects Lai Ching-te as President
The Taiwanese politician Lai Ching-te has for years been reviled by China’s Communist Party as a dangerous foe that is pressing for full independence for his island democracy. Yet, despite China’s …
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‘A country but not a Country’: Taiwan Prepares to Vote in China’s Shadow
Taiwan’s more than 19 million eligible voters will cast their ballots on Saturday for the island’s next leaders and lawmakers amid domestic economic challenges and China’s continued threats against …
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China piles pressure on Taiwan ahead of election
Taiwan will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday amid heightened tensions with China. Taiwan has recently accused China of floating spy balloons across the Taiwan Strait, and …
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Taiwan Detects Chinese Balloon, Fighter Jets Crossing Median Line
Taiwan has said that a dozen Chinese fighter jets and a balloon crossed the Taiwan Strait’s sensitive median line, as Taipei is on high alert for Chinese interference ahead of elections next month. …
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How Chinese Aggression is Increasing the Risk of War in the Taiwan Strait
China’s increasingly aggressive activities around Taiwan are fueling fears that the United States could be drawn into a third major war in the world. Reestablishing communication channels will be high …
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The US is Quietly Arming Taiwan to the Teeth
When US President Joe Biden recently signed off on a $80m (£64.6m) grant to Taiwan for the purchase of American military equipment, China said it "deplores and opposes" what Washington had done. While …
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