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Taiwanese coast guard officials at press conference in front of map of Kinmen islands and surrounding areas

Taiwanese coast guard officials at press conference in front of map of Kinmen islands and surrounding areas

Taiwan urges China to release fishing boat

Taiwan's coast guard said five people were on the boat that was operating during China's no-fishing season.

Lai Ching-te

Lai Ching-te

China 'has no right to punish' Taiwan, President Lai says

President Lai Ching-te criticized China's new guidelines, with the death penalty for "diehard" Taiwanese separatists.

Michael McCaul and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te trying on a cowboy hat on May 27

Michael McCaul and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te trying on a cowboy hat on May 27

US Republicans, Democrats in Taiwan after Chinese drills

A US delegation has traveled to Taiwan after China held drills around the self-governed island in a show of strength.

Chinese guided missile destroyer

Chinese guided missile destroyer

China ends military drills near Taiwan

China has announced the end of war games near Taiwan that it said aimed to test its ability to seize the island.

Chinese coastguard vessels are pictured while navigating at an undisclosed location in waters around Taiwan in this handout image taken on May 23, 2024

Chinese coastguard vessels are pictured while navigating at an undisclosed location in waters around Taiwan in this handout image taken on May 23, 2024

China says military drills around Taiwan test seizing power

According to Beijing, the drills are a "strong punishment for the separatist acts of 'Taiwan independence' forces."

Taiwanese air force Mirage 2000 fighter jets

Taiwanese air force Mirage 2000 fighter jets

China holds military drills around Taiwan as a 'punishment'

Beijing said it was responding to "separatist acts," three days after Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te was sworn in.

A Chinese national flag flutters near the surveillance cameras mounted on a lamp post in Tiananmen Square in Beijing

A Chinese national flag flutters near the surveillance cameras mounted on a lamp post in Tiananmen Square in Beijing

Taiwan spooked by China's expanded state secrets law

Many foreign businesses operating in China and Taiwan have raised concerns about Beijing's revised state secrets law.

In this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, center, new Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, left, and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, right, make a toast during a welcome reception for delegations to the Inauguration ceremony for the new president and vice president, in Taipei, Taiwan

In this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, center, new Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, left, and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, right, make a toast during a welcome reception for delegations to the Inauguration ceremony for the new president and vice president, in Taipei, Taiwan

How will Taiwan's new leader shape relations with China?

China views Taiwan's newly inaugurated president, William Lai Ching-te, as a "dangerous separatist."

Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen and new President Lai Ching-te

Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen and new President Lai Ching-te

Taiwan: New president takes office amid rising China threat

Despite Lai Ching-te's call for peace, China sees him as a "dangerous separatist."

The Taiwanese coast guard monitoring a Chinese vessel on May 14, 2024

The Taiwanese coast guard monitoring a Chinese vessel on May 14, 2024

Chinese planes 'increasingly provocative' to Taiwan

The record number of daily sorties near Taiwan this year comes ahead of President-elect Lai Ching-te's inauguration.

Air force and naval aviation corps of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) fly planes at an unspecified location in China.

Air force and naval aviation corps of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) fly planes at an unspecified location in China.

Taiwan detects Chinese aircraft around island

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said that a number of Chinese military planes crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwanese coast guard workers take part in a rescue mission after a Chinese fishing vessel capsized near the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands

Taiwanese coast guard workers take part in a rescue mission after a Chinese fishing vessel capsized near the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands

Taiwan, China launch rescue mission after boat capsizes

The Taiwan coast guard said it joined a rescue mission at China's request after a vessel capsized near mainland China.

Military delegates arrive to the 2024 National People's Congress in Beijing

Military delegates arrive to the 2024 National People's Congress in Beijing

China's Taiwan threats: Tough talk, but what's next?

Hawkish language used on Taiwan during the annual meeting of China's rubber-stamp legislature has sent mixed signals.

Chinese fighter jets conduct a joint combat training exercises around Taiwan

Chinese fighter jets conduct a joint combat training exercises around Taiwan

China steps up military pressure on Taiwan after US visit

Saturday's deployment marks the biggest in number since Taiwan elected pro-independence President Lai Ching-te.

Candidates' posters of the Taiwanese presidential election are posted on a bus in Taipei

Candidates' posters of the Taiwanese presidential election are posted on a bus in Taipei

Decoding China: How Beijing wants to sway Taiwan's election

Beijing wants to influence the vote with threats of war and trade boycotts, and through contact with the opposition.

Chiu Kuo-cheng

Chiu Kuo-cheng

Taiwan condemns 'safety threat' of Chinese balloons

Taiwan's Defense Ministry has accused Beijing of "cognitive warfare" against the people of the self-governing island.

Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate William Lai, left, with Taiwan's Taiwan People's Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je, right, and Taiwan's Nationalist Party candidate Hou Yu-ih during the presidential debates in Taipei

Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate William Lai, left, with Taiwan's Taiwan People's Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je, right, and Taiwan's Nationalist Party candidate Hou Yu-ih during the presidential debates in Taipei

Taiwan: Presidential candidates debate in shadow of China

Amid fierce pressure from Beijing, presidential candidates in Taiwan clashed over the island's ties to mainland China.

Joe Biden escorts Xi Jinping to his car to bid farewell after their talks in the Filoli Estate in California, November 15, 2023

Joe Biden escorts Xi Jinping to his car to bid farewell after their talks in the Filoli Estate in California, November 15, 2023

Decoding China: Why Beijing and Washington need each other

Chinese media are euphoric after Xi Jinping's trip to San Francisco, but deep fractures lurk beneath the surface.

A Chinese fighter jet in the air

A Chinese fighter jet in the air

Taiwan detects 43 Chinese warplanes around island

The self-governed Island's Defense Ministry has said it scrambled jet fighters in response to the Chinese aircraft.

Navy personnel attend Taiwan's domestically-made submarine naming and launching ceremony at CSBC Corp's shipyards in Kaohsiung

Navy personnel attend Taiwan's domestically-made submarine naming and launching ceremony at CSBC Corp's shipyards in Kaohsiung

Taiwan unveils its first domestically manufactured submarine

The self-governing island says it will bolster its defenses and hopes the sub will serve as a deterrence against China.

Tsai giving a speech in Taipei

Tsai giving a speech in Taipei

Taiwan president goes to Eswatini amid pressure from Beijing

Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, is the only African state recognizing Taiwan as an independent country.

Terry Gou, founder of Hon Hai, seen speaks during the opening ceremony of Hon Hai Research Institute.

Terry Gou, founder of Hon Hai, seen speaks during the opening ceremony of Hon Hai Research Institute.

Taiwan: Foxconn founder Terry Gou to run for president

The billionaire said he would compete in next year's race as an independent candidate.

Chinese fighter jets launch missiles to carry out strikes during military drills

Chinese fighter jets launch missiles to carry out strikes during military drills

Taiwan slams Chinese 'bully next door' amid military drills

The air and sea drills close to Taiwan are seen as a response to a visit of its Vice President William Lai to the US.

Taiwanese Vice President William Lai

Taiwanese Vice President William Lai

Taiwan vice president takes off for US amid China tensions

China has firmly opposed the trip and decried Lai as a separatist.

Taiwanese soldiers head out on to the runway, after landing in a Black Hawk helicopter to defend itself against the enemy

Taiwanese soldiers head out on to the runway, after landing in a Black Hawk helicopter to defend itself against the enemy

Taiwan defends main airport against simulated Chinese attack

Taiwan held drills at its main international airport in Taipei amid concerns over Chinese aggression towards the island.

A Chinese military jet flies close to Taiwan

A Chinese military jet flies close to Taiwan

China sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan

China's forceful display took place just as Taiwan prepares to conduct military drills against a possible invasion.

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu wears a tie and gestures with his hands

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu wears a tie and gestures with his hands

Taiwan's Wu wants 'more European voices' on China

Taiwan's foreign minister hopes that "more European voices" will caution China against aggression toward the island.

Antony Blinken and Qin Gang

Antony Blinken and Qin Gang

Blinken talks to Chinese counterpart before planned visit

The top US diplomat is expected to travel to Beijing after a previously planned was abruptly canceled.

Taiwanese forces respond to a simulated hostage situation

Taiwanese forces respond to a simulated hostage situation

Taiwan president vows to improve defense at maritime drills

Taiwan staged anti-terrorism drills in Kaohsiung City on the south of the island.

Two Chinese fighter jets in flight taken from CCTV footage

Two Chinese fighter jets in flight taken from CCTV footage

Chinese warplanes enter Taiwanese air defense area — Taipei

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said it was "monitoring the situation closely."

A Chinese guided missile destroyer in front of the USS Chung-Hoon

A Chinese guided missile destroyer in front of the USS Chung-Hoon

US Navy releases footage of close-call with Chinese ship

The incident occurred during a joint US-Canadian "freedom of navigation" exercise in the Taiwan Strait.

Police officers take away a citizen in the Causeway Bay neighborhood on the eve of the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Police officers take away a citizen in the Causeway Bay neighborhood on the eve of the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Tiananmen Square: Taiwan hopes for future 'without fear'

Taiwan's president voiced hope that China's youth will one day be able to express themselves without fear.

A PLA Navy tugboat sails in the Taiwan Strait, past tourists on Pingtan island, the closest point to Taiwan, in China's southeast Fujian province on April 7

A PLA Navy tugboat sails in the Taiwan Strait, past tourists on Pingtan island, the closest point to Taiwan, in China's southeast Fujian province on April 7

China combat drone circles Taiwan, US aircraft transits area

Tensions are rising in the Taiwan Strait, as Taipei detected dozens of Chinese warplanes and vessels around the island.

Fighting in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

Fighting in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

China must position itself over Ukraine: Lithuania president

Gitanas Nauseda has told DW that Beijing needs to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The undated artist illustration of a mini-satellite developed by the US space agency Nasa called "Cyclon Global Navigation Satellite System" (CYGNNS)

The undated artist illustration of a mini-satellite developed by the US space agency Nasa called "Cyclon Global Navigation Satellite System" (CYGNNS)

China building ability to hijack enemy satellites: report

Classified US intelligence has revealed how Beijing seeks control of wartime communications, the FT reported.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with US President Joe Biden in video conference call on April 22, 2021

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with US President Joe Biden in video conference call on April 22, 2021

Macron and Biden reaffirm shared geopolitical vision

The conversation comes after Macron said in an interview that Europe should not become a "follower" of the US on Taiwan.

Supporters of Taiwan gather outside a Los Angeles hotel during Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's visit to the United States

Supporters of Taiwan gather outside a Los Angeles hotel during Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's visit to the United States

Taiwan's choice: China or the United States?

Taiwan's political parties are preparing for the 2024 election, with the slogan "war or peace" dominating the narrative.

Foreign ministers of G7 countries sit around the table for dicussions

Foreign ministers of G7 countries sit around the table for dicussions

G7 foreign ministers urge unity on China, Ukraine

The foreign ministers of the world's major economies are in Japan for discussions on China, as Beijing steps up drills.

The USS Milius-Schiff warship

The USS Milius-Schiff warship

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait after China drills

The latest transit comes just days after China staged war games around the island of Taiwan.

Annalena Baerbock and Qin Gang shake hands during a meeting in Beijing

Annalena Baerbock and Qin Gang shake hands during a meeting in Beijing

Germany calls on China to avoid 'horror' in Taiwan Strait

Germany's Baerbock warned China against using force in Taiwan and discussed Ukraine during strategic talks in Beijing.

A J-15 Chinese fighter jet takes off from the Shandong aircraft carrier

A J-15 Chinese fighter jet takes off from the Shandong aircraft carrier

China banning vessels near Taiwan due to rocket debris

Beijing is restricting the movement of vessels in an area near Taiwan, because of possible falling rocket debris.

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, right, propose a toast as they sit down for a working dinner in front of Rembrandt's Nightwatch at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, right, propose a toast as they sit down for a working dinner in front of Rembrandt's Nightwatch at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

Macron says being an ally 'doesn't mean being a vassal'

The French president has refused to walk back comments on Taiwan that have sparked international criticism.

Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron

Macron's comments in China cause concern in Japan

Analysts says the French president's recent comments on Taiwan undermine Japan's efforts to preserve security in Asia.

Close-up of EU and Chinese flags

Close-up of EU and Chinese flags

EU and China: Is Taiwan really Europe's problem?

France's president thinks the EU should be more independent on China. Analysts suspect other leaders may feel the same.

US and Philippine troops in a field

US and Philippine troops in a field

US, Philippines joint war games send a signal to China

The "Balikatan" military exercises are the largest yet, part of a response to China's aggression in the South China Sea

A French flag on a submarine

A French flag on a submarine

EU seeks its own response to China's aggression in Asia

The EU is under pressure from the US to take a tougher stance on China's strategic expansion in Southeast Asia.

A Chinese warship sails during a military drill near Fuzhou, Fujian Province, near the Taiwan-controlled Matsu Islands

A Chinese warship sails during a military drill near Fuzhou, Fujian Province, near the Taiwan-controlled Matsu Islands

China rehearses Taiwan blockade as US deploys destroyer

Military drills near Taiwan concluded with Chinese forces carrying out simulated aerial and naval blockades.

Frankreichs Präsident Macron besucht China - von der Leyen

Frankreichs Präsident Macron besucht China - von der Leyen

France's Macron: EU shouldn't follow US or China on Taiwan

Macron urged "strategic autonomy" for the EU and argued the bloc could become a "third pole" alongside China and the US.

In this video still, a Mirage fighter jet prepares for takeoff at an air base in Hsinchu. Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said it was tracking the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong as it passed southeast of Taiwan through the Bashi Strait.

In this video still, a Mirage fighter jet prepares for takeoff at an air base in Hsinchu. Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said it was tracking the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong as it passed southeast of Taiwan through the Bashi Strait.

China launches drills around Taiwan as 'stern warning'

Over 70 Chinese planes and nine ships were detected around Taiwan, a day after the island's president returned home.

A jet fighter plane on the runway

A jet fighter plane on the runway

Chinese aircraft, warships spotted near Taiwan

The military advances come after Beijing condemned the meeting between Taiwan's president and the US house speaker.