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‘Taiwan has never been an independent country, never will be’

Beijing emphasised that both sides of the Taiwan Straits are part of one China, with Taiwan being an integral component….reports Asian Lite News During a routine press briefing in Beijing, Chen Bihua,

June 13, 2024

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Taiwan arrests former Chinese navy captain over illegal arrival in island

An investigation and questioning is underway of the 60-year-old, who Taiwan claimed was an officer in China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy …reports Asian Lite News A Chinese man who was arrested on

June 12, 2024

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Taiwan lambasts China, Pakistan over misinterpretation of UN resolution

During Shehbaz Sharif’s June 7 visit to China, the statement wrongly equated the resolution with China’s claim over Taiwan…reports Asian Lite News Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized China and Pakistan on

June 11, 2024

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Taiwan govt asks citizens travelling to China to be careful

Some reports have indicated that the incident took place in Nanjing and the tour group was visiting a book fair when the tourist was detained…reports Asian Lite News Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council

June 10, 2024

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Former Trump defence official warns against Chinese attack on Taiwan

Former US President Donald Trump’s administration official Elbridge Colby has served as deputy assistant secretary of defence for strategy and force development in 2017-2018…reports Asian Lite News Former US Defence official Elbridge

June 9, 2024

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China’s stark warning on Taiwan independence

“Anyone daring to separate Taiwan from China will end up in self-destruction”: China’s Defence Minister warns at Shangri-La Dialogue…reports Asian Lite News China’s Minister of National Defence Admiral Dong Jun warned “external

June 3, 2024

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EU, 26 countries support Taiwan at World Health Assembly

Germany’s federal health minister, Karl Lauterbach, said the health organization should reduce its bureaucracy and use Taiwan’s professional expertise…reports Asian Lite News The European Union and 26 countries have raised support for

May 31, 2024

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US lawmakers visit Taiwan in signal to China

The bipartisan delegation, including Michael McCaul, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, arrived in Taipei on Sunday for a week of talks and will conclude their visit on May

May 27, 2024

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US voices concerns over China’s military drills in Taiwan Strait

China launched two-day-long military drills last week involving land, sea, air, and rocket forces The US is “deeply concerned” over the Chinese army’s joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around

May 26, 2024

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Lai Ching-te Sworn in as Taiwan’s President

Lai has reiterated since his January victory that his administration will continue to strengthen the foundations laid by Tsa…reports Asian Lite News Lai Ching-te of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was

May 20, 2024

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