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US Says It Doesn't Support Taiwan's Independence, Sees No Reason For China To 'Overreact' To Taiwan President's Transit

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday embarked on a 10-day visit to Central America, which will include transit in the US.

Mar 30, 2023, 06:56 AM IST

Restraint does not mean Taiwan won't 'counter' China, warns president

China claims Taiwan as its territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei. Beijing has carried out military exercises around the island after a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Aug 30, 2022, 17:04 PM IST

Taiwan in action to face China

Taiwan has targeted China. Taiwan's ambassador to America said that we will not bow down to China's aggression, China's provocative attitude is dangerous. Taiwan made it clear that it will continue to host foreign delegates. Take a look at the ground zero situation in Taiwan from lens of Zee News

Aug 19, 2022, 20:58 PM IST

Chinese army plans to increase recruitment

The Chinese army has made preparations to recruit more and more cadets by increasing the recruitment age. The process of recruitment in the Chinese army has started this month. In this, preference will be given to those youths who have studied subjects useful in modern warfare. It is clear that China is preparing itself for a future war and wants to increase the number of its troops.

Aug 19, 2022, 20:50 PM IST

Taiwan president warns China against 'military adventurism' in New Year's speech

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: military conflict is not the answer.

Jan 01, 2022, 09:11 AM IST

Won't be forced to bow to China, says Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen at National Day rally

Taiwan will continue to bolster its defences to ensure that nobody can force the island to accept the path China has laid down, President Tsai Ing-wen said.

Oct 10, 2021, 08:50 AM IST

Amid rise in tensions with China, Taiwan says it ‘does not seek military confrontation’

Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, reported close to 150 Chinese air force aircraft flew into its air defence zone over a four-day period beginning last Friday, though those missions have since ended.

Oct 08, 2021, 08:32 AM IST

Amid tension with China, Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty with new submarines

At a ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new submarine fleet in the southern port city of Kaohsiung, President Tsai called the move a "historic milestone" for Taiwan.

Nov 24, 2020, 19:49 PM IST

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen emerges as the most popular foreign leader in India

The social media proved to be a new battle ground for Chinese aggression vis a vis India and Taiwan.

Oct 18, 2020, 07:21 AM IST

Taiwan president wins ruling party's nomination for 2020 election

Tsai beat her former premier, William Lai, in a national tally for the party`s primary race, Cho Jung-Tai, chairman of the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, told reporters.

Jun 13, 2019, 12:02 PM IST

Taiwan celebrates Asia's first same-sex marriages as couples tie knot

More than 360 same-sex couples married on Friday, according to government data, after years of heated debate over marriage equality that has divided the self-ruled and democratic island.

May 24, 2019, 14:17 PM IST

Taiwan celebrates Chinese New Year with Lantern Festival 2018

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen turned on the lights on Friday evening to mark the opening of the 2018 Taiwan Lantern Festival, which will run until March 11.

Mar 03, 2018, 12:07 PM IST

Taiwanese lawmakers grab each other's throat protesting over budget, video goes viral - WATCH

A hilarious video of Taiwanese Parliament transforming into a savage rumpus has gone viral on the social media.

Jul 15, 2017, 19:44 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

China arrests Taiwanese activist for "subversion"

After interrogation, Lee Ming-Che and his group confessed to engaging in activities endangering national security.

May 27, 2017, 09:25 AM 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

Taiwan court rules in favour of gay marriage in Asia first

Hundreds of gay marriage supporters gathered outside parliament in central Taipei erupted.

May 24, 2017, 16:26 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

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

Donald Trump says "major, major" conflict with North Korea possible

Donald Trump lavished praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping for Chinese assistance in trying to rein in Pyongyang.

Apr 28, 2017, 08:36 AM IST