Don't 'play with fire' over Taiwan, China's Xi warns in call with Biden
Xi highlights Beijing's concerns about a possible visit to the Chinese-claimed island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Factbox: Key facts on Taiwan-China relations as military tensions rise
China has claimed Taiwan through its "one China" policy since the Chinese civil war forced the defeated Kuomintang to flee to the island in 1949.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Japan's foreign minister hopes Taiwan, China resolve issues peacefully
Toshimitsu Motegi said that the geopolitical situation surrounding Japan is becoming increasingly difficult.
Tue Oct 05 2021
'Taiwan is Taiwan': China name dispute moves from birds to climate change
China has ramped up pressure on international groups and companies to refer to democratic Taiwan as being part of China.
Sun Sep 27 2020
Taiwan: China's military flew planes toward island on 3 days
Last week, China sent a total of 37 warplanes, including bombers and fighter jets, across the Taiwan Strait
Thu Sep 24 2020
E-pass introduced for mainlanders travelling to Taiwan
A new electronic travel permit will be introduced for mainlanders who travel to Taiwan, China's Xinhua news agency reported quoting a circular released by the Ministry of Public Security.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Taiwan mistakenly fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China
A Taiwanese warship mistakenly launched a supersonic "aircraft carrier killer" missile towards China on Friday, as ties between the island and its once bitter rival deteriorate.
Fri Jul 01 2016
Madonna embroiled in Taiwan-China row over flag
Pop diva Madonna has waded into the war of words over Taiwanese identity after draping herself in the island's flag, sparking ire in China.
Fri Feb 05 2016
Taiwan poll looms as unwanted headache for Obama in final year
With all the other issues on his plate, probably the last thing U.S. President Barack Obama will want to deal with in his final year in office is a possible return to crisis in Taiwan-China relations.
Thu Jan 14 2016
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024