China to make preferential policies for Taiwanese
China said on Wednesday that Beijing will frame policies to support and attract Taiwanese to work and live on the mainland.
Feb 08, 2017, 18:21 PM IST
China may be developing new long-range air-to-air missile
China`s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, recently sailed around the self-ruled island in what China called a routine drill, but which prompted Taiwan to scramble fighter jets and navy ships.
Jan 26, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
Taiwan president says aspires to create "new era" of peace with China
The issue of self-ruled and proudly democratic Taiwan has shot to the top of the international agenda since U.S. President-elect Donald Trump broke with decades of precedent last month by taking a congratulatory telephone call from Tsai.
Jan 20, 2017, 14:35 PM IST
Taiwan tells China to grow up over Donald Trump ceremony row
Ties with China have turned increasingly frosty since Tsai Ing-wen took office last year, with Beijing cutting off official communication with her government.
Jan 19, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
China urges US not to allow Taiwan delegation at Donald Trump's inauguration
China has urged the United States to not allow any Taiwanese delegation to attend the inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump and also opposed any official contact between the two sides.Responding to former chief of Taiwan`s legislative body, You Xikun, attending the inauguration ceremony, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying yesterday said,
Jan 19, 2017, 10:05 AM IST
Russia, Turkey stage first joint air strikes against Islamic State in Syria
Russia and Turkey on Wednesday staged their first joint air strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, the Russian defence ministry said.
Jan 18, 2017, 21:02 PM IST
China urges United States to bar Taiwan delegation from Donald Trump inauguration
The United States should not allow a delegation from Taiwan to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump`s inauguration, China`s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, raising a new bone of contention in Beijing`s relations with the incoming government.
Jan 18, 2017, 19:59 PM IST
Taiwan simulates China attacks as tension rises
Trump has riled Beijing by suggesting the "one China" policy could become a bargaining chip in negotiations over trade practises.
Jan 17, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Will take the gloves off if you use Taiwan: China warns Donald Trump
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 China" policy.
Jan 16, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
Will take the gloves off if you use Taiwan: China warns Trump
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 China" policy.
Jan 16, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
China shelved South China Sea dispute during Vietnam leader's visit: Media
China sought to improve political and military ties with Vietnam, shelving the maritime dispute over the South China Sea, during Vietnamese Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong's ongoing visit amid Hanoi's push for closer relations with India, state-run media here has said.
Jan 14, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
Donald Trump hints at lifting sanctions against Russia, changing ''One China'' policy
Donald Trump said he was not committed to the agreement with China over Taiwan.
Jan 14, 2017, 15:39 PM IST
China confirms its aircraft carrier passed through Taiwan
The Liaoning is China's only aircraft carrier in operation.
Jan 12, 2017, 14:40 PM IST
Tensions rise as China sends aircraft carrier into Taiwan Strait
China on Wednesday sent its only aircraft carrier into the Taiwan Strait, prompting Taiwanese authorities to scramble jets, media reports said.
Jan 11, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
10 countries less populated than Delhi
Believe it or not, there are countries that are less populated than Delhi.
Jan 11, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
China's aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait, Taipei dispatches F-16 fighter jets
China's only aircraft carrier has entered the Taiwan Strait, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday, seen as a show of strength by Beijing as tensions rise between the two sides.
Jan 11, 2017, 10:31 AM IST
Taiwan President heads to US as Beijing watches
Taiwan is down to 21 allies after the small African nation of Sao Tome and Principe switched recognition to Beijing last month.
Jan 07, 2017, 08:39 AM IST
China, US should maintain proper direction of relations: Minister
Trump, due to take office on Jan. 20, has angered China by speaking by telephone to Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen.
Jan 05, 2017, 16:56 PM IST
Taiwan won't cave to Beijing threats, says president
China has stepped up military drills near Taiwan since the call earlier in December, in a move seen as putting on a show of strength as its ties with the self-ruled island and the United States deteriorate.
Dec 31, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
Taiwan says will be calm when dealing with China, but 2017 will test national security
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday that Taiwan will be "calm" when facing issues to do with China, but uncertainties next year will test the self-ruled island and its national security team, even as she recommitted to maintaining peace.
Dec 31, 2016, 12:13 PM IST
