Watching the war in Ukraine, Taiwan draws lessons in self-reliance
Self-governed democracy has long faced the threat of being absorbed by China
Taiwan air force stages drill to intercept Chinese planes amid tensions
Exercises part of a three-day drill in Chiayi, showing its combat readines with China
Nicaragua cuts ties with Taiwan and pivots to China
Move leaves Taiwan with just 14 governments that formally recognise it as a country
China downgrades diplomatic relations with Lithuania over Taiwan ties
Beijing claims the Baltic state’s decision is a challenge to its ‘one China’ policy
Secret group of US military trainers has been in Taiwan for at least a year
President Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will do ‘whatever it takes’ to defend its freedom
Taipei warns that China will be able to invade Taiwan by 2025
Current situation ‘most dangerous in 40 years’, Taiwan defence minister tells lawmakers
British scientists develop ceiling-mounted ‘Covid alarm’ that detects infections
Covid-19 world wrap: US deaths near 600,000, China deploys drones to keep people indoors
Beijing expresses concern about ‘absurd’ Covid-19 lab-leak story
US diplomat stresses need for transparency on virus origins with Chinese counterpart
Taiwan warns against panic-buying as new Covid-19 rules kick off
No need to hoard or rush to the shops, say senior politicians, as transmissions rise
Taiwan crash: Construction site manager released on bail
At least 51 people killed and more likely to be found in wreckage, authorities say
‘Cheap trick’: China rejects latest Taiwan offer of ‘meaningful’ talks
Tensions have risen in recent months with China ramping up its military activities near the island
Taiwan imposes new regulations after first Covid-19 case since April
Country went 253 days without local instance of virus until pilot broke rules in Taoyuan
Asia’s pro-democracy activists surprisingly favour Trump over Biden
US president praised for talking tough with China as conspiracies about Biden embraced
Xi Jinping congratulates Joe Biden on US election victory
China’s president releases statement leaving Russia’s Putin among handful of leaders remaining
US allies express hope for fresh start after four years of Trump
World leaders congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in presidential election
US to send highest level official to Taiwan in four decades
China says attempts by Washington to engage more closely with Taipei ‘doomed to fail’
More than 300 arrested in Hong Kong amid renewed protests
Thousands take to streets to oppose Beijing-backed laws curtailing city’s freedoms
Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong’s special status on law fears
China proposes path to imposing rules used against dissidents on the mainland
Inspired by Ireland, Taiwan’s LGBT activists feel empowered for future battles
Last year Taiwan became the first Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage
Taiwan’s pro-independence president on track for re-election
China’s hint at military intervention has helped revive Tsai Ing-wen’s prospects
Taiwan military chief among eight killed in helicopter crash
Five of 13 on board survive as authorities investigate cause of incident near Taipei
Hong Kong: Apple removes police tracker app from online store
Tech giant acts in wake of harsh criticism from Chinese media and online platforms
Taiwan’s richest man pulls out of presidential race
Billionaire Terry Gou’s withdrawal could help unite pro-Beijing opposition party
Hong Kong government offices shut as protesters scuffle with police
Legislature remains closed amid protests over controversial extradition Bill
Taiwan legalises same-sex marriage in first for Asia
Move could complicate President Tsai Ing-wen’s bid to win second term next year
China lures Taiwanese into ‘brainstorming’ talks on island’s future
Discussions take place as President Xi seeks to show progress on unification activity
Xi Jinping says China and Taiwan ‘must be unified’
Chinese president ratchets up the pressure on Taiwan’s pro-self-rule government
China warns US after warships sail through Taiwan Strait
Taiwan the ‘most important and sensitive issue’ between US and China, Beijing says
Election losses for Taiwan’s ruling party lift pro-China opposition
Voters in self-ruled island reject plan to legalise same-sex marriage
Taiwan voters must choose between mainland and patriotism
China trying to swing voters away from island’s ruling president, say officials
Resurgent China squares up to Trump’s US as trade conflict bites
Chinese business looking for innovative answers as US president piles on tariffs
Beijing scores win as El Salvador cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan
El Salvador is third diplomatic ally this year to switch from Taipei
Gap apologises to China for ‘incorrect’ map on T-shirt
China keeping close eye on references to territories from Taiwan to Tibet
China’s navy to conduct live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait
First naval manoeuvres by China in sensitive waters since 2015 sure to infuriate Taiwan
China ‘must strike back’ after US official visits Taiwan
Beijing considers self-ruled Taiwan an inviolable part of its territory
China’s Xi lays out firm nationalist agenda as parliament ends
President Xi Jinping says China has ‘a strong determination to take our place in the world’
China will invade Taiwan if US sends ships there, says diplomat
Comments spark verbal sparring across strait of Taiwan
China court releases video of Taiwanese activist confessing to subversion
Lee Ming-che used chatrooms to promote democratic message
Taiwan set to be first Asian state to allow same-sex marriage
Court decision in sharp contrast to developments in Indonesia and South Korea
China lowers growth forecast in face of fresh challenges
Annual parliament also pledges to slow defence spending and focus on innovation
Trump tells Xi Jinping he will honour ‘One China’ policy
White House confirms phone call between two leaders was ‘extremely cordial’
Trump writes to China hoping for ‘constructive relationship’
Still no plans for phonecall between two leaders as US keen to improve relations
Tillerson on course for conflict with Beijing over South China Sea
Trump nominee proposes blocking China from artificial islands in contested region
Taiwan, S Korea and Japan scramble fighters as China tensions escalate
Trump’s one-China remarks contribute to fraying nerves in South China Sea
Chinese state media warn Trump of ‘revenge’ over Taiwan stance
China livid over Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with senior US Republicans
Trump has no idea how to run superpower, Chinese media claims
Communist party-controlled 'Global Times' says Trump ‘is not behaving as a president’
Trump launches fresh blast at China after Taiwan call
US president-elect takes aim at currency and South China Sea in inflammatory tweet
‘Clever’ Trump will quickly grasp new responsibilities, Putin says
Russian president says US Republican now head of state of ‘one of the world’s leading countries’
China lodges diplomatic protest over Trump-Taiwan call
President-elect’s conversation with president is first contact at such a high level since 1979
Tsai Ing-wen sworn in as Taiwan’s first female president
Region watching closely to see how relations in China will turn out
Panama Papers: China silent on links to political leaders
Offshore account revelations go unpublished in media, online discussion banned
Independence-minded opposition wins Taiwan election
Beijing warns new president Tsai Ing-wen against ‘hallucination’ of seeking breakaway
K-pop singer’s public apology dominates historic Taiwan vote
Tsai Ing-wen becomes island’s first woman president amid flag-waving controversy
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