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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen extends olive branch to China, calls for 'meaningful dialogue'

Amid heightened tensions between China, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday extended an olive branch calling for "meaningful dialogue" with Beijing on an equal basis. 

Oct 10, 2020, 12:08 PM IST

With EU help, Taiwan gets rare win in China naming dispute

Taiwan expressed satisfaction on Monday and said the European Union had stepped in to help after a global alliance of mayors stopped referring to Taiwanese cities as part of China, in a rare win for the island amid growing Chinese pressure.

Sep 28, 2020, 11:23 AM IST

Taiwan president says drills show China is threat to whole region

The last two days of Chinese aircraft approaching Taiwan demonstrate that Beijing is a threat to the entire region and have shown Taiwanese even more clearly the true nature of China`s government, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Sunday.

Sep 20, 2020, 13:54 PM IST

China says will make 'necessary response' to US official's Taiwan visit

China will make a "necessary response" to a visit by US Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Keith Krach to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, and has lodged a complaint with Washington, the foreign ministry said on Thursday ahead of his arrival.

Sep 17, 2020, 15:40 PM IST

'Completely untrue,' says China after reports claim Taiwan shot down its Sukhoi-35 aircraft

Amid simmering tensions between China and Taiwan for the past several days, Beijing on Friday clarified that report claiming that Taiwan shot down one of its Sukhoi-35 aircraft is completely “untrue and false information.” 

Sep 04, 2020, 16:45 PM IST

Taiwan warns of accidental conflict as regional tensions rise

The risk of accidental conflict is rising because of tension in the South China Sea and around Taiwan and communication must be maintained to reduce the risk of miscalculation, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday.

Aug 27, 2020, 13:35 PM IST

China behind cyberattacks on government agencies, emails, says Taiwan

The attacks, which started as early as 2018, targeted at least 10 government agencies and the email accounts of some 6,000 officials.

Aug 19, 2020, 20:21 PM IST

China firmly opposes US-Taiwan official interactions, urges US to stop official interactions with Taiwan

China said that they are ready to work with the US to build a relationship on coordination, cooperation and stability in the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, but will never submit to "its bullying and power politics". 

Aug 10, 2020, 21:19 PM IST

DNA: Democratic values 'beaten up' ​in Taiwan

Looking at the pictures shown in this segment of DNA, you will be forced to think, is the Parliament of that country really responsible for maintaining the dignity of any democratic country?

Jul 17, 2020, 23:42 PM IST

America rejects China's claims in South China Sea, adding to tensions

China has offered no coherent legal basis for its ambitions in the South China Sea and for years has been using intimidation against other Southeast Asian coastal states, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.

Jul 14, 2020, 15:56 PM IST

Chinese fighter jets buzz Taiwan again, stoking tensions

Chinese air force aircraft approached Taiwan on Thursday for the fifth time in 10 days, before being warned away by Taiwanese fighters, the island`s air force said, in a further ratcheting up of tensions across the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

Jun 18, 2020, 13:23 PM IST

Lord Rama poised to slay China's Dragon: Taiwan news site's illustration on India-China face-off goes viral

Many Indian netizens reportedly extended thanks to HoSaiLei for sharing the image, and he responded to one user as, "Likewise!! Please know this, we support you!" 

Jun 17, 2020, 23:24 PM IST

Taiwan scrambles to ready for influx from Hong Kong protests

Taiwan is gearing up to welcome Hong Kong people fleeing their city as China tightens its grip, but the island has little experience of handling refugees and is scrambling to prepare and to keep out any Chinese spies who might try to join the influx.

Jun 11, 2020, 13:32 PM IST

Taiwan opposition seeks distance from China after poll defeat

Taiwan`s main opposition party moved to distance itself from China after one of its most senior officials lost a highly charged recall election, as attitudes harden towards Beijing on the democratic island claimed by China.

Jun 07, 2020, 13:00 PM IST

Taiwan's Kaohsiung city votes to recall mayor Han Kuo-yu, after failed presidential bid

The city of Taiwan's Kaohsiung will vote on June 6 to recall their mayor Han Kuo-yu after just 18 months in office. He could be Taiwan’s first city mayor to be recalled.

Jun 06, 2020, 14:03 PM IST

Beijing city to crackdown on maps not displaying Taiwan, disputed areas as part of China

Thirteen Beijing municipal departments, including the Beijing cyberspace administration, will launch the 2020 annual campaigns inspecting problematic maps, demanding that map compilation companies, map publishers and map users as well as online map service providers self-examine and rectify, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources said on Tuesday.

May 26, 2020, 21:09 PM IST

Taipei T10 League 2020, semi-final 1: PCCT United vs TCA Indians, best Dream11 team prediction

The live streaming of the match will take place on Sports Tiger App at 07:00 a.m.  

May 16, 2020, 12:14 PM IST

Taipei T10 League 2020, Qualifier 2: ICCT Smashers vs PCCT United, best Dream11 team prediction

The live streaming of the match will take place on Sports Tiger App at 11:00 a.m.

 

May 09, 2020, 10:40 AM IST

Taipei T10 League 2020, Qualifier 1: ICCT Smashers vs Chiayi Swingers, best Dream11 team prediction

The live streaming of the match will take place on Sports Tiger App at 01:00 p.m.

 

May 08, 2020, 18:13 PM IST

Taipei T10 League 2020: TCA Indians v Taiwan Dragons, best Dream11 team prediction

While TCA thrashed Hsinchu Titans in their opening clash, Dragons are yet to begin their campaign in the league.

Apr 26, 2020, 11:50 AM IST