Taiwan

Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriage

Premier Su Tseng-chang said the bill respected the referendum results, although activists had said a separate law for gay marriage was discriminatory.

Feb 21, 2019, 12:16 PM IST

US warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions

The move will likely be viewed in Taiwan as a sign of support from US President Donald Trump`s government amid growing friction between Taipei and Beijing.

Jan 25, 2019, 10:36 AM IST

Taiwan says it won't bow to pressure amid China tension

Beijing has stepped up pressure on Taiwan since Tsai, from the pro-independence ruling party, took office in 2016.

Jan 17, 2019, 09:57 AM IST

China warns India, US against transferring submarine technology to Taiwan

Beijing has issued a statement warning the US and India against transferring technology to Taiwan for producing submarines.

Jan 14, 2019, 17:05 PM IST

US urges China to stop coercing Taiwan

Over the last two years, the US has approved several pro-Taiwan laws to encourage more exchanges between officials of the two countries.

Jan 10, 2019, 15:27 PM IST

Taiwan train crash kills 18, injures 168 in deadliest rail tragedy in decades

Eighteen people died and 168 were injured when a train derailed in northeastern Taiwan on Sunday

Oct 21, 2018, 20:24 PM IST

Taiwan train accident kills at least 17, injures 126

The accident took place on Sunday afternoon in Yilan County near the coast, with several carriages overturned on a railway popular among tourists.

Oct 21, 2018, 17:58 PM IST

An island country of 12,000 stands up to China, demands apology for envoy's 'bullying'

Following protocol, Nauru's President Baron Waqa refused to let China's envoy speak before PM of Tuvalu at the Pacific Islands Forum. He later described him as "very insolent" and a "bully".

Sep 06, 2018, 11:11 AM IST

Miss Deaf Asia wants to go to Italy, walk at world fashion show

Coming from a small town in Madhya Pradesh, Deshna Jain became Miss India Deaf 2018 and represented the country at international platforms.

Jul 18, 2018, 15:05 PM IST

Taiwan becomes Chinese Taipei for Air India, China welcomes move

Air India's spokesperson said it followed the procedure as advised by the Ministry of External Affairs in updating its website with respect to changing name of Taiwan.

Jul 05, 2018, 18:20 PM IST

China says not scared after reported US bomber trip over South China Sea

Two aircraft reportedly flew within the vicinity of the Spratly Islands, where China has reclaimed land and built runways and other facilities on disputed reefs and small islands.

Jun 06, 2018, 15:08 PM IST

Australia criticises China pressure for Qantas to change website on Taiwan

China has put pressure on international airline companies to not refer to Taiwan as a sovereign country.

Jun 05, 2018, 13:57 PM IST

Deaf Indian girl to compete at international pageant in Taiwan

A student of Indore Deaf Bilingual Academy, Deshna Jain won the Miss India Deaf title at the seventh edition of the competition earlier this year in Jaipur.

May 30, 2018, 20:39 PM IST

GAP says sorry for selling T-shirt with China map minus Taiwan and south Tibet

China claims Taiwan and south Tibet as part of its territory although there is much controversy surrounding it.

May 15, 2018, 07:41 AM IST

China warns foreign airlines against referring to Taiwan, Hong Kong as independent territories

While China has repeatedly claimed the island of Taiwan as part of its own territory, Hong Kong and Macau are regarded as part of the country with a certain degree of autonomy.

May 07, 2018, 21:10 PM IST

China's aircraft carrier sails by Taiwan as tensions rise

China's sole aircraft carrier has passed through the Taiwan Strait, the island's defence ministry said today, as Beijing warned against any move to "separate the country". The Liaoning and accompanying vessels entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Tuesday and left around noon Wednesday, the ministry said.

Mar 21, 2018, 14:56 PM IST