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China ‘will take military action at any cost to prevent Taiwan split if necessary’
Oct 25, 2018 05:19China says it will take necessary military actions, “at any cost,” to thwart potential attempts to separate the self-ruled island of Taiwan — which Beijing claims as part of its territory — from mainland China.
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Thousands in Taiwan demand vote to declare formal independence
Oct 20, 2018 10:40Thousands in Taiwan’s capital of Taipei have rallied in support of a referendum on declaring formal independence from Beijing.
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Taiwan to enhance 'national security' in face of China's pressure: Tsai
Oct 10, 2018 10:05A defiant Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has said she will boost "national security" in the face of what she described as Chinese pressure to assert sovereignty over the self-rule island.
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China, US must drop Cold War mentality: Beijing
Sep 26, 2018 09:34China’s top diplomat says Beijing and Washington should avoid acting based on a Cold War mentality, amid increasingly bitter disputes over bilateral trade and Beijing’s military ties with other countries.
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China warns US against planned arms sales to Taiwan
Sep 25, 2018 08:36China has strongly objected to the United States for approving proposed arms sales to Taiwan, warning that providing the self-ruled island with arms would breach Chinese sovereignty and do “severe damage” to bilateral relations with Washington.
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Stop spying, sabotage activities against mainland: China to Taiwan
Sep 17, 2018 07:47Beijing says Taiwan has “significantly increased” its spying activities against mainland China, calling on the self-ruled island to swiftly stop such “infiltration” and “sabotage” attempts.
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Typhoon Mangkhut hits Philippines, killing woman in Taiwan
Sep 15, 2018 07:44A strong typhoon tore through the northern tip of the Philippines on Saturday packing winds of more than 200 kph (124 mph) along with torrential rain, killing three people and causing floods, landslides and power outages.
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Taiwan vents anger after losing another ally to China
Aug 21, 2018 02:50Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has voiced anger at Beijing’s “increasingly-out-of-control” behavior following El Salvador’s move to sever ties with her self-proclaimed government in favor of China.
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China begins major naval exercise near Taiwan before state visits by Tsai
Aug 11, 2018 07:56China has launched a major military drill in the Yellow Sea near Taiwan just ahead of the Taiwanese president’s planned visit to Latin America.
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China urges US to avoid provocative actions in Taiwan Strait
Jul 09, 2018 07:53China has urged the US to refrain from actions that threaten peace and stability after two American warships sailed through waters near the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.