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China will 'take the gloves off' over Taiwan: media
Jan 16, 2017 (AFP)
China is running out of patience with Donald Trump's stance on Taiwan, state media said Monday, and will "take the gloves off" if he keeps challenging the One C...
Taiwan slams Nigeria, Beijing over trade office snub
Jan 12, 2017 (AFP)
Taiwan protested Thursday after Nigeria asked it to shut down its trade office in the capital, in what it said was an attempt by Beijing to push it out of Afric...
China slams Tsai meeting with US Senator Ted Cruz
Jan 09, 2017 (AFP)
China said Monday it "firmly opposed" a meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen and Senator Ted Cruz, as a state-run newspaper warned of "revenge" against...
Taiwan president heads to US as Beijing watches
Jan 07, 2017 (AFP)
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen left for the United States Saturday on her way to Central America, a trip that will be scrutinised by China, incensed by her con...
Trump seems to rule out meeting with Taiwan president
Jan 01, 2017 (AFP)
President-elect Donald Trump seemed to rule out Saturday a meeting with the president of Taiwan when she travels to America next month. Trump angered China and ...
Taiwan won't cave to Beijing threats, says president
Dec 31, 2016 (AFP)
Taiwan will not bend to pressure despite China returning to its "old ways" of intimidation, President Tsai Ing-wen said Saturday, following Beijing's protests o...
Taiwan warns ex-agents not to visit China
Dec 29, 2016 (AFP)
A top Taiwanese intelligence official on Thursday urged the island's former agents not to travel to China, citing safety risks as relations with Beijing grow in...
Taiwan warns of growing threats from China
Dec 27, 2016 (AFP)
Taiwan's defence minister warned Tuesday that enemy threats were growing daily after China's aircraft carrier and a flotilla of other warships passed south of t...
China welcomes Sao Tome's split with Taiwan
Dec 21, 2016 (AFP)
China on Wednesday welcomed Sao Tome and Principe's decision to sever ties with Taiwan, a move that comes after President-elect Donald Trump questioned long-sta...
Taiwan calls on youths to join army as China threat looms
Dec 12, 2016 (AFP)
Taiwan's defence minister called on youths to join the army Monday after Chinese military aircraft came near the island over the weekend during a drill for the ...
Trump questions one China policy without Beijing concessions
Dec 11, 2016 (AFP)
President-elect Donald Trump questioned in an interview broadcast Sunday whether the United States should continue its "one China policy" unless Beijing makes c...
After Trump row, China urges US to bar Taiwan leader
Dec 07, 2016 (AFP)
China has urged Washington to block Taiwan's president from passing through the US, after reports said she may stop in New York for talks with Donald Trump's te...
Trump-linked former US official visits Taiwan, sparking speculation
Dec 06, 2016 (AFP)
A former senior US official with links to Donald Trump's transition team flew to Taipei Tuesday, sparking more speculation over relations with Taiwan after the ...
Taiwan urges calm from China after Trump call
Dec 05, 2016 (AFP)
Taiwan urged China to stay calm Monday after the Taiwanese leader's unprecedented phone call to US President-elect Donald Trump angered Beijing, as residents an...
Chinese media blame Trump 'inexperience' over Taiwan call
Dec 04, 2016 (AFP)
Chinese state media said Sunday that US President-elect Donald Trump's "inexperience" led him to accept a phone call from Taiwan's leader but warned that any br...
Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader, stresses 'One China'
Nov 01, 2016 (AFP)
Chinese president Xi Jinping met the leader of Taiwan's opposition party Tuesday as Beijing's relations with the island's new president worsen. Xi met Kuomintan...
Taiwan calls for renewed talks with China
Oct 10, 2016 (AFP)
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday called for a resumption of talks with China and pledged that "anything" can be on the table for discussion. Relations...
Taiwan attacks Hong Kong over string of visa denials
Sep 26, 2016 (AFP)
Taiwan lashed out at Hong Kong Monday, saying the city had recently denied visas to several Beijing-sceptic Taiwanese politicians as the island's relations with...
Taiwan 'double agent' gets 18 years for spying for China
Sep 23, 2016 (AFP)
A Taiwanese court has sentenced a former intelligence officer to 18 years in prison for reportedly working as a double agent and spying for China as relations w...
Angry Taiwan blames China for UN aviation meet snub
Sep 23, 2016 (AFP)
Taiwan said Friday China had blocked it from attending a major United Nations aviation meeting, the latest setback to its troubled campaign for international re...
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