Taiwan

China new flight routes evoke angry response from Taiwan

Jan 08, 2018 11:06

Tensions are once again rising between China and Taiwan. Beijing has recently expanded civil aviation routes over the Taiwan Strait. But the government in Taipei is now making its objections heard, arguing that the "irresponsible" move threatens regional security.
Taiwan speaks out against China military drills

Dec 26, 2017 10:26

Taiwan’s military officials claim China’s reportedly frequent and growing military drills near the island are an “enormous threat.”
Chinese jets conduct drills around Taiwan

Dec 20, 2017 16:20

Chinese jets conducted drills near Taiwan's airspace on Wednesday for the sixth time this month, as relations between the two rivals worsen.
China urges US to deny passage to Taiwan president

Oct 27, 2017 07:18

China's Foreign Ministry on Friday called on the United States not to allow Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to transit through its territories on her way to and from Taiwan's diplomatic allies in the Pacific.
Taiwan sees ‘new era’ in China, urges renewed dialog

Oct 26, 2017 05:00

Taiwan says the recent changes in China’s leadership mark a “turning point” that can be used to start dialog and improve cross-strait relations.
About 100 injured, businesses shut as second typhoon batters Taiwan

Jul 31, 2017 07:18

The second storm to hit Taiwan in 24 hours battered southern and central parts of the island on Monday after Typhoon Nesat injured more than 100 people and shut businesses at the weekend.
China warns Taiwan president over its remarks

Jul 14, 2017 08:24

China has warned Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, saying her remarks about the death of a Nobel Peace laureate were "very dangerous" for cross-strait relations.
Taiwan struggles with floods after torrential rain

Jun 02, 2017 08:49

Roads turned into rivers in northern Taiwan Friday as rain lashed the island, with rescuers helping residents evacuate as they struggled against the torrents.
Arms won't stop unification with Taiwan, warns China

Mar 30, 2017 10:10

China's Defense Ministry says Taiwan is wrong to think it could use weapons to prevent unification as Washington is considering fresh sale of advanced weaponry to the self-ruled island.
Taiwan starts to brandish ‘the China threat’

Mar 15, 2017 05:37

A Taiwanese defense report has raised concerns over China’s military modernization efforts and its recent drills around Taiwan.