- 25 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityTaiwan
Taiwan, Japan to hold first-ever security talks as China escalates border disputes
Tokyo [Japan], August 20 (ANI): Japanese and Taiwanese officials are set to hold first-ever security talks to address the military and "gray-zone" coercion tactics that China imposes on both nations,…
Taiwan coast guard seizes Chinese oil ship near Penghu islands
Taipei [Taiwan], August 15 (ANI): Taiwan Coast Guard Administration (CGA) has seized a Chinese oil transport and supply ship after it crossed the nation's maritime border near waters off Taiwan-held…
US backs Lithuania amid China threat over Taiwan issue
Washington DC [US], August 14 (ANI): The United States has backed Lithuania after China threatened the Baltic nation over Vilnius's decision to establish the Taiwan representative office. "Deputy Secretary of…
China to face ‘uphill battle’ in its quest to annex Taiwan: Dissident
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): China will face an increasingly "uphill battle" in its quest to annex Taiwan as Taiwanese people's pursuit of a separate national identity continues to grow…
Taiwan lauds Lithuania ‘courageous’ stance amid diplomatic row with China
Taipei [Taiwan], August 11 (ANI): Taiwan on Wednesday lauded Lithuania for what it called a "courageous and principled stance" after the Baltic nation said it is determined to pursue mutually…
Lithuania says determined to pursue ties with Taiwan after China recalls envoy
Vilnius [Lithuania], August 11 (ANI): While expressing regret at China's decision to recall its envoy from Vilnius, Lithuania said it is determined to pursue mutually beneficial ties with Taiwan. The…
President Tsai Ing-wen urges Japan, others to step up cooperation in Taiwan Strait
Taipei [Taiwan], August 11 (ANI): Amid Chinese repressive measures, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday called on Japan and other developed countries to step up cooperation to help ensure peace…
China needs to deal with Taiwan as independent country, says expert
Taipei [Taiwan], August 11 (ANI): China has been asserting total control over Hong Kong and the next item on its geopolitical agenda is Taiwan, but Beijing needs to understand that…
Beijing to recall envoy from Lithuania as Taiwan plans to open office there
Beijing [China], August 10 (ANI): China has decided to recall its ambassador from Vilnius after the Lithuanian authorities allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in the country, local media…
Expert calls international community to recognise Taiwan as ‘independent country’
Beijing [China], August 9 (ANI): The world must not cede to China's "bullying and arrogance", said a Franco-Syrian political consultant, adding that the only way to deter Beijing from invading…
US passes bill to support Taiwan’s participation in WHO
Taipei [Taiwan] August 7 (ANI): The US senate-house on Friday passed a bill to strengthen support for Taiwan to participate in the World Health Organization (WHO). The bill states that…
China vows ‘necessary countermeasures’ as US approves arms sale to Taiwan
Beijing [China], August 6 (ANI): Denouncing the Biden administration's decision of approving USD 750 million weapon sale to Taiwan, China has vowed to take "legitimate and necessary countermeasures" as the…
