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China-Taiwan crisis
China has stepped up efforts to isolate Taiwan recently and tensions continue to rise.
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Beijing's new legal guidelines target what it describes as "a very small number" of "diehard" independence advocates.
Taiwan urges China to release fishing boat
Taiwan's coast guard said five people were on the boat that was operating during China's no-fishing season.
China 'has no right to punish' Taiwan, President Lai says
President Lai Ching-te criticized China's new guidelines, with the death penalty for "diehard" Taiwanese separatists.
US Republicans, Democrats in Taiwan after Chinese drills
A US delegation has traveled to Taiwan after China held drills around the self-governed island in a show of strength.
China ends military drills near Taiwan
China has announced the end of war games near Taiwan that it said aimed to test its ability to seize the island.
China says military drills around Taiwan test seizing power
According to Beijing, the drills are a "strong punishment for the separatist acts of 'Taiwan independence' forces."
China holds military drills around Taiwan as a 'punishment'
Beijing said it was responding to "separatist acts," three days after Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te was sworn in.
Taiwan spooked by China's expanded state secrets law
Many foreign businesses operating in China and Taiwan have raised concerns about Beijing's revised state secrets law.
How will Taiwan's new leader shape relations with China?
China views Taiwan's newly inaugurated president, William Lai Ching-te, as a "dangerous separatist."
Taiwan: New president takes office amid rising China threat
Despite Lai Ching-te's call for peace, China sees him as a "dangerous separatist."
Chinese planes 'increasingly provocative' to Taiwan
The record number of daily sorties near Taiwan this year comes ahead of President-elect Lai Ching-te's inauguration.
Taiwan detects Chinese aircraft around island
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said that a number of Chinese military planes crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan, China launch rescue mission after boat capsizes
The Taiwan coast guard said it joined a rescue mission at China's request after a vessel capsized near mainland China.
China's Taiwan threats: Tough talk, but what's next?
Hawkish language used on Taiwan during the annual meeting of China's rubber-stamp legislature has sent mixed signals.
China steps up military pressure on Taiwan after US visit
Saturday's deployment marks the biggest in number since Taiwan elected pro-independence President Lai Ching-te.
Decoding China: How Beijing wants to sway Taiwan's election
Beijing wants to influence the vote with threats of war and trade boycotts, and through contact with the opposition.
Taiwan condemns 'safety threat' of Chinese balloons
Taiwan's Defense Ministry has accused Beijing of "cognitive warfare" against the people of the self-governing island.
Taiwan: Presidential candidates debate in shadow of China
Amid fierce pressure from Beijing, presidential candidates in Taiwan clashed over the island's ties to mainland China.
Decoding China: Why Beijing and Washington need each other
Chinese media are euphoric after Xi Jinping's trip to San Francisco, but deep fractures lurk beneath the surface.
Taiwan detects 43 Chinese warplanes around island
The self-governed Island's Defense Ministry has said it scrambled jet fighters in response to the Chinese aircraft.
Taiwan unveils its first domestically manufactured submarine
The self-governing island says it will bolster its defenses and hopes the sub will serve as a deterrence against China.
Taiwan president goes to Eswatini amid pressure from Beijing
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Taiwan: Foxconn founder Terry Gou to run for president
The billionaire said he would compete in next year's race as an independent candidate.
Taiwan slams Chinese 'bully next door' amid military drills
The air and sea drills close to Taiwan are seen as a response to a visit of its Vice President William Lai to the US.
Taiwan vice president takes off for US amid China tensions
China has firmly opposed the trip and decried Lai as a separatist.
Taiwan defends main airport against simulated Chinese attack
Taiwan held drills at its main international airport in Taipei amid concerns over Chinese aggression towards the island.
China sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan
China's forceful display took place just as Taiwan prepares to conduct military drills against a possible invasion.
Taiwan's Wu wants 'more European voices' on China
Taiwan's foreign minister hopes that "more European voices" will caution China against aggression toward the island.
Blinken talks to Chinese counterpart before planned visit
The top US diplomat is expected to travel to Beijing after a previously planned was abruptly canceled.
Taiwan president vows to improve defense at maritime drills
Taiwan staged anti-terrorism drills in Kaohsiung City on the south of the island.
Chinese warplanes enter Taiwanese air defense area — Taipei
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said it was "monitoring the situation closely."
US Navy releases footage of close-call with Chinese ship
The incident occurred during a joint US-Canadian "freedom of navigation" exercise in the Taiwan Strait.
Tiananmen Square: Taiwan hopes for future 'without fear'
Taiwan's president voiced hope that China's youth will one day be able to express themselves without fear.
China combat drone circles Taiwan, US aircraft transits area
Tensions are rising in the Taiwan Strait, as Taipei detected dozens of Chinese warplanes and vessels around the island.
China must position itself over Ukraine: Lithuania president
Gitanas Nauseda has told DW that Beijing needs to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
China building ability to hijack enemy satellites: report
Classified US intelligence has revealed how Beijing seeks control of wartime communications, the FT reported.
Macron and Biden reaffirm shared geopolitical vision
The conversation comes after Macron said in an interview that Europe should not become a "follower" of the US on Taiwan.
Taiwan's choice: China or the United States?
Taiwan's political parties are preparing for the 2024 election, with the slogan "war or peace" dominating the narrative.
G7 foreign ministers urge unity on China, Ukraine
The foreign ministers of the world's major economies are in Japan for discussions on China, as Beijing steps up drills.
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait after China drills
The latest transit comes just days after China staged war games around the island of Taiwan.
Germany calls on China to avoid 'horror' in Taiwan Strait
Germany's Baerbock warned China against using force in Taiwan and discussed Ukraine during strategic talks in Beijing.
China banning vessels near Taiwan due to rocket debris
Beijing is restricting the movement of vessels in an area near Taiwan, because of possible falling rocket debris.
Macron says being an ally 'doesn't mean being a vassal'
The French president has refused to walk back comments on Taiwan that have sparked international criticism.
Macron's comments in China cause concern in Japan
Analysts says the French president's recent comments on Taiwan undermine Japan's efforts to preserve security in Asia.
EU and China: Is Taiwan really Europe's problem?
France's president thinks the EU should be more independent on China. Analysts suspect other leaders may feel the same.
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