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China-Taiwan crisis

China has stepped up efforts to isolate Taiwan recently and tensions continue to rise.

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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
PoliticsApril 11, 2023
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.
PoliticsApril 10, 2023
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.
PoliticsApril 10, 2023
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.
PoliticsApril 9, 2023
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.
ConflictsApril 8, 2023
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.
PoliticsApril 6, 2023
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwan president to meet US House speaker: What to expect

All sides are closely watching whether China would respond by staging large-scale military exercises near the island.
PoliticsApril 5, 2023
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen gestures while speaking during an event with members of the Taiwanese community, in New York

US and Taiwan 'closer than ever,' says Tsai in New York

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen touted US-Taiwan cooperation during her visit to New York.
PoliticsMarch 31, 2023
A large screen on a building showing promotion for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is seen past cyclists in Beijing

China warns US of potential for 'conflict and confrontation'

China's new top diplomat, Qin Gang, said Washington's view of Beijing "has deviated from a rational, sound track."
PoliticsMarch 7, 2023
A row of several newly commissioned upgraded F-16V fighter jets are seen at an Air Force base in Chiayi in southwestern Taiwan, Thursday, November 18, 2021.

China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan sales

China has sanctioned two major US weapons manufacturers, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, for providing weapons to Taiwan.
PoliticsFebruary 16, 2023
Chen Chien-jen speaking at a lectern

Taiwan: Chen Chien-jen announced as new premier

The former vice president succeeds Su Tseng-chang, who resigned following a poor showing at local elections in November.
PoliticsJanuary 27, 2023
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, right, poses for a photo with Johannes Vogel, vice chairman of Germany's Free Democratic Party, left, and Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, leader of the German Parliament's Defense Committee

Taiwan calls on Germany to help maintain 'regional order'

A group of German lawmakers said their visit to Taipei is a gesture of "solidarity."
PoliticsJanuary 10, 2023
A Chinese fighter jet is seen flying around Taiwan

Taiwan: China conducts drills ahead of German MPs arrival

The team of German lawmakers arrived in Taiwan as defense officials reported the detection of Chinese warplanes.
PoliticsJanuary 9, 2023
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China and the US: On collision course for war over Taiwan

China and the US are increasingly at loggerheads over Taiwan. As we enter 2023, tensions are near the breaking point.
PoliticsDecember 29, 2022
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US sells anti-tank systems to Taiwan amid tension with China

The systems, worth $180 million, "serves US national, economic and security interests," the Pentagon said.
PoliticsDecember 29, 2022
Late giant panda Tuan Tuan lies on a purple blanket

Panda gifted to Taiwan by China dies

The panda was gifted to Taipei by Beijing as a symbol of warmer relations between the governments.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 19, 2022
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) and Economy Minister Robert Habeck (second left) meeting business leaders in Singapore

Germany's Scholz urges closer EU ties with Southeast Asia

The Asia-Pacific region is "much more than China," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has told business leaders in Singapore.
TradeNovember 14, 2022
China fires ballistic missiles in an exercise.

China plans 'regular patrols' after Taiwan drills

Beijing has repeated military threats against the self-ruled island following a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
ConflictsAugust 10, 2022
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Can Nepal maintain neutrality amid China-US tensions?

Sandwiched between China and India, Nepal wants to avoid being caught up in geopolitical power games.
PoliticsAugust 9, 2022
People take pictures of a Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000-5 aircraft landing at Hsinchu Air Base in Hsinchu, Taiwan

How are Taiwanese dealing with China threat?

Despite China's large-scale military drills around Taiwan, life across the island largely remains the same.
ConflictsAugust 9, 2022
Japanese troops fire a howitzer during training

Will China-Taiwan tensions ignite an arms race?

China's drills in the waters around Taiwan are prompting regional powers such as Japan to rethink defense strategies.
ConflictsAugust 5, 2022