Five issues for Xi Jinping and Donald Trump`s first meeting
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have been at odds over a range of issues since the billionaire businessman took office in November.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
Taiwan NGO worker `missing in China`
Taiwan said Friday that Chinese authorities had not responded to their enquiries on Lee Ming-cheh`s whereabouts, as his wife pleaded for help to locate him.
Mar 24, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Taiwan launches submarine project in face of China threat
The US is Taiwan`s most powerful ally and main arms supplier, despite having no official relations with Taipei after switching recognition to Beijing in 1979.
Mar 21, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
China gets an early win off Donald Trump, but many battles remain
In getting Donald Trump to change course on the "one China" policy, Beijing may have overplayed its hand.
Feb 11, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
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
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 confirms its aircraft carrier passed through Taiwan
The Liaoning is China's only aircraft carrier in operation.
Jan 12, 2017, 14:40 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
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
China protests US defense bill for including Taiwan clause
China has urged the US to end military exchanges with and weapons sales to Taiwan.
Dec 27, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
China aircraft carrier to lead Pacific drills for first time
China's navy plans a training exercise in the Pacific that would include for the first time its sole aircraft carrier, state media reported -- a move likely to ratchet up regional tensions.
Dec 25, 2016, 13:29 PM IST
Taiwan cares more about democracy than being Trump's bargaining chip
Many expressed concern that the US could use Taiwan as a bargaining chip in its trade negotiations with China and that kind of pressure on Beijing could lead to Chinese reprisals on the island.
Dec 13, 2016, 15:21 PM IST
Donald Trump: US not necessarily bound by 'one China' policy
The administration also warned that progress made in the U.S. relationship with China could be undermined by a 'flaring up' of the Taiwan issue.
Dec 12, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
America could pay dearly for Donald Trump's naivety: Chinese media
President-elect Donald Trump's tweets on China's economic and South China Sea policy has seriously irked the Chistringentia.
Dec 06, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
Donald Trump speaks to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, earns China's wrath
United States President-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan on Friday, a striking break with nearly four decades of diplomatic practice that could precipitate a major rift with China even before he takes office.
Dec 03, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
Chinese TV station apologises for showing map excluding Taiwan
China has never renounced the use of force to bring democratic Taiwan, which it considers an inalienable part of China, under its control.
Oct 12, 2016, 08:55 AM IST
Taiwan calls for renewed talks with China
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen today called for a resumption of talks with China and pledged that "anything" can be on the table for discussion.
Oct 10, 2016, 13:25 PM IST
Taiwanese President calls for renewed talks with China
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday called for a resumption of talks with China and pledged that "anything" can be on the table for discussion.
Oct 10, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
Taiwan President calls on China to engage in talks with Taipei
The National Day address is used by Taiwan's presidents to put forward their position and outlook on relations with China.
Oct 10, 2016, 08:51 AM IST
