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
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024