Bellicose China mounting expansionist policy: US Republican Party
"While tensions between China and Taiwan have persisted since the 1950s, China has now mounted an aggressive and expansionist policy towards other nations in the region in order to enlarge their sphere of influence," the Republican Study Committee said in its report yesterday as the House of Representatives initiated steps to pass the annual budget.
Jul 20, 2017, 14:56 PM IST
China air force says conducted 'multiple' long-range missions this week
China`s air force said on Saturday that its fighters and bombers conducted "multiple" long-range drills far out at sea this week, including flying near Japan and self-ruled Taiwan, in what it said was a test of its ability to operate over the sea.
Jul 15, 2017, 20:22 PM IST
White House's name gaffe not helping US-China ties: Scholars
The header of the transcript issued on Saturday described Xi as president of the Republic of China, which is the formal name of the government on Taiwan that China refuses to acknowledge.
Jul 10, 2017, 14:20 PM IST
Donald Trump keeps it friendly with Xi Jinping at G20 on North Korea threat
Trump campaigned in last year's presidential election on cracking down on China for its trade practices, but he softened his rhetoric after taking office, saying he wanted to work with China on the nuclear issue.
Jul 09, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
With an eye on China, India to host ASEAN nations for Republic Day celebrations
Some ASEAN nations are not in good terms with the 'Dragon' over territorial claims in South China Sea.
Jul 08, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
Washington approves USD1.3 bn arms sale to Taiwan
Announcement of the sale comes at a sensitive moment for the US and China, as President Trump is working to establish a partnership over trade differences and efforts to curb North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Jun 30, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
Taiwan offers cancer treatment to China dissident Liu Xiaobo
China has cut off all official communication with Taipei and has upped military drills while Taiwan is developing home-grown defence systems in response to what it sees as a growing threat.
Jun 28, 2017, 12:52 PM IST
This 41-year-old Taiwanese designer looks nothing like her age!
This Taiwanese interior designer has stunned thousands of people on the Internet with her incredibly youthful appearance.
Jun 22, 2017, 22:33 PM IST
Vietnam urges China to act responsibly in South China Sea
China has built up infrastructure on the four smaller outposts, including land-based guns and communications facilities.
Jun 15, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
US committed to 'One China' policy, also Taiwan: Rex Tillerson
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the Trump administration is committed to the long-standing "One China" policy as it reviews US policy toward China, but also intends to keep all of its commitments to Taiwan.
Jun 14, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
Panama ditches Taiwan, establishes diplomatic ties with China
The move by Panama comes as China began construction of a container port with natural gas facilities in northern province of Colon last week.
Jun 13, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
China says it is vigilant as two U.S. bombers fly over South China Sea
The U.S. military conducts such "freedom of navigation" patrols to show China it is not entitled to territorial waters there, U.S. officials said at the time.
Jun 09, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
China to prosecute former senior official for graft
Chinese authorities will prosecute a former top official from a high profile but largely ceremonial body after an investigation found he engaged in corrupt practices and "inappropriately" spoke about Communist Party policies, the party said on Friday.
Jun 02, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
Taiwan acquits two over deadly 2014 TransAsia crash
Two air traffic control officers accused of causing a plane crash in Taiwan that killed 49 people in 2014, the island's worst air disaster for a decade, were acquitted on Friday.
Jun 02, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose died in 1945 plane crash in Taiwan: Govt
Last year, on Netaji's 119th birth anniversary on January 23, as many as 100 secret files were made public by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
May 31, 2017, 15:04 PM IST
China says detained Taiwan activist confesses to harming state security
The Chinese government said on Friday that a Taiwan rights activist has been arrested on suspicion of subversion and has confessed to harming state security, in a case which has strained ties between China and self-ruled Taiwan.
May 26, 2017, 20:21 PM IST
China will pursue active foreign policy in Asia Pacific: US official
In March 2017, China announced a seven percent inflation-adjusted increase in the annual military budget, bringing it to USD 148.4 billion.
May 24, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Taiwan to make landmark gay marriage ruling
Conservative and religious groups in Taiwan says that gay marriage would destroy family values.
May 24, 2017, 10:02 AM IST
No other way for Taiwan than to accept One-China policy: Beijing
China on Wednesday told Taiwan that there was no other way to "end the deadlock" between them than to accept the One-China policy.
May 10, 2017, 19:23 PM IST
China says Taiwan health not at risk by absence from UN meeting
The Chinese government said on Friday that the health of people in Taiwan is not being put at risk by Taiwan`s inability to attend a UN health meeting this year as there is no barrier to technical or medical exchanges and aid.
May 10, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
