China issues new maritime rules to regulate foreign ships in its waters
The new rules are expected to increase tensions if China strictly enforces them in the disputed South China Sea and the Taiwan straits where the US and its allies have been conducting naval expeditions.
Aug 29, 2021, 22:30 PM IST
Taiwan's president gets jabbed with first domestic COVID-19 vaccine to stamp personal approval
Taiwan's health ministry last month approved the emergency use of Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp`s COVID-19 vaccine, part of a broader plan for inoculation self-sufficiency as delays in vaccine deliveries from global drug companies have affected Taiwan and many other countries.
Aug 23, 2021, 16:46 PM IST
Zee Top 10: Major news stories of the day
In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.
Aug 22, 2021, 08:12 AM IST
Taiwan, Japan to hold first-ever security talks as China intensifies its expansionist approach
Japan`s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is planning to hold talks with its Taiwanese counterpart for strengthening bilateral relations and addressing the security issues of both nations.
Aug 20, 2021, 09:36 AM IST
China expels Lithuania's envoy from Beijing in row over Taiwan office
Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory without the right to diplomatic recognition, although the island maintains informal ties with all major nations through trade offices that act as de facto embassies, including in the United States and Japan.
Aug 12, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
China threatens to nuke Japan over Taiwan issue, claim reports
In a video, the Chinese Communist Party threatened Japan with a nuclear response and "full-scale war" if it interfered in China's handling of Taiwan.
Jul 21, 2021, 08:15 AM IST
Chinese warplane enters Taiwan's air defence zone for second time in July
Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan, a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, even though the two sides have been governed separately for more than seven decades.
Jul 05, 2021, 07:00 AM IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges 'reunification' with Taiwan on party's 100th founding anniversary
"Solving the Taiwan question and realising the complete reunification of the motherland are the unswerving historical tasks of the Chinese Communist Party and the common aspiration of all Chinese people," Xi said in an address from Beijing`s Tiananmen Square.
Jul 01, 2021, 08:34 AM IST
Taiwan no longer a problem in China ties, says US official
The United States no longer sees Taiwan as a problem in its relations with China, but as an opportunity to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, said a senior U.S. diplomat.
Jun 24, 2021, 17:18 PM IST
US urges China to cease pressure against Taiwan, peacefully resolve cross-Strait issues
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a phone call asked Communist Party (CCP) Politburo Member Yang Jiechi to cease its pressure campaign against Taiwan and peacefully resolve cross-Strait issues.
Jun 13, 2021, 10:46 AM IST
Taiwan accuses China of blocking COVID-19 vaccine deal with BioNTech
"Taiwan was close to sealing the deal with the German plant, but because of China`s intervention, we still can`t sign the contract," said the island`s President Tsai Ing-wen.
May 27, 2021, 10:51 AM IST
Fast & Furious star John Cena apologises for calling Taiwan a country
Speaking to Taiwanese television TVBS earlier this month, U.S. wrestling superstar and actor John Cena said Taiwan would be the first "country" to see the latest Fast and Furious film.
May 26, 2021, 16:30 PM IST
Taiwan criticises WHO's 'indifference' after failing to get into key meeting
Taiwan`s government slammed the World Health Organization`s (WHO) "indifference" to the health rights of Taiwanese people after failing to get invited to a meeting of its decision-making body.
May 24, 2021, 15:50 PM IST
China lashes out at Japan for stoking military, stirring up regional tensions over Taiwan
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that Japan should "stop misinformation and slander" against China, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP).
May 23, 2021, 17:15 PM IST
China accuses US of threatening peace in Taiwan Strait
China blames the US for threatening the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait as the US warship sailed through sensitive waterways that separate Taiwan from China.
May 19, 2021, 09:06 AM IST
Taiwan to impose ban on entry of foreigners for 1 month amid new COVID-19 cases
Amid the continuously increasing new cases of COVID-19, Taiwan is planning to prohibit the entry of foreigners for a month.
May 17, 2021, 17:19 PM IST
Suspicions arise of Xi Jinping's third term of Chinese Presidency
Although China has been called on by G7 and many countries for actions on Taiwan, incursions in cyberspace, human-rights abuses which prepares a bad report card for the Chinese government, doubts are emerging over Xi securing an unprecedented third term.
May 12, 2021, 13:11 PM IST
China slams G7 statement censuring Beijing, supporting Taiwan
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the statement made "groundless accusations" that were a gross interference in China`s internal affairs, which it firmly condemned.
May 06, 2021, 15:06 PM IST
India gets help from Taiwan, first batch of medical aid arrives Delhi
Amid the surge in the COVID-19 cases, India gets help from Taiwan of 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders to back its crippling health care system.
May 02, 2021, 10:57 AM IST
COVID-19: Taiwan to send 150 oxygen concentrators to India soon
Taiwan has bought 150 oxygen concentrators to send them to India this weekend to help it deal with a massive increase in COVID-19 infections.
Apr 29, 2021, 08:35 AM IST
