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Germany to send two warships to Indo-Pacific in 2024

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany will send two warships to the Indo-Pacific in 2024, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said, amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan and over the disputed South…

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US, Canadian navies stage rare joint mission through Taiwan Strait

TAIPEI, June 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said, in a rare joint mission in the sensitive…

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Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition

GENEVA, May 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan failed in its efforts to gain an invitation to the World Health Organization's annual assembly despite the island's claims that support was growing for…

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‘War is not an option’, Taiwan president says amid China tensions

TAIPEI, May 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China,…

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Photo Story: Truss in Taiwan

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a speech, during an event in Taipei, Taiwan, 17 May 2023. Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss is visiting Taiwan for five days…

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China’s aircraft carriers play ‘theatrical’ role but pose little threat yet

By Greg Torode, Eduardo Baptista and Tim Kelly HONG KONG (Reuters) - When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as…

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Marcos says Philippines bases could be ‘useful’ if Taiwan attacked

By Michael Martina, Don Durfee and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that granting U.S. access to Philippine military bases was…

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Founder of Taiwan’s Foxconn says China won’t attack if he’s president

TAIPEI, April 27 (Reuters) - The billionaire founder of Taiwan's Foxconn and presidential hopeful Terry Gou said on Thursday China does not want war with the island and would not…

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Taiwan says Chinese carrier group 120 miles off its southeast coast

TAIPEI, April 24 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Monday that a Chinese carrier group led by the Shandong was about 120 nautical miles off the southeast of the…

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Carriers and precision attacks: The takeaways from China’s latest Taiwan drills

By Yew Lun Tian and Yimou Lee BEIJING/TAIPEI, (Reuters) - China's latest military drills near Taiwan show it is serious about being able to cut off the democratically ruled island…

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China’s foreign minister: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China

SHANGHAI, April 21 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Friday that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China, and that it is right and proper…

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China’s military followed, monitored US destroyer in Taiwan Strait on Sunday

BEIJING, April 17 (Reuters) - China's military followed and monitored U.S. guided-missile destroyer USS Milius that sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the army's Eastern Theatre Command said in…

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China launches weather satellite, flights avoid no-fly zone to north of Taiwan

BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 16 (Reuters) - China launched a weather satellite on Sunday as civilian flights altered their routes to avoid a Chinese-imposed no-fly zone to the north of Taiwan which…

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China to ban vessels from area near Taiwan over rocket debris

By Liz Lee and Ben Blanchard BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 13 (Reuters) - China will ban vessels from an area near Taiwan on Sunday because of the possibility of falling rocket debris, its maritime…

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Macron comments leave senior Taiwanese official ‘puzzled’

TAIPEI, April 12 (Reuters) - Comments by French President Emmanuel Macron on Taiwan are puzzling, a senior Taiwanese politician said, wondering whether France's founding ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity…

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UPDATED: Taiwan says China planning to close airspace for only a brief period

By Yimou Lee and Liz Lee TAIPEI/BEIJING, April 12 (Reuters) - China plans to close airspace north of Taiwan for about half an hour next week, down from an originally…

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Taiwan determined to safeguard freedom, democracy, President Tsai says

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, April 12 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday that her recent overseas trip, which included the United States, showed the world Taiwan's determination…

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Kremlin says China has every right to conduct Taiwan exercises, France cannot mediate in Ukraine

MOSCOW, April 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that China had every right to respond to what it called repeated "provocations" against it and carry out military exercises…

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EU concerned by Chinese drills around Taiwan, calls for restraint

BRUSSELS, April 10 (Reuters) - The European Union expressed concern on Monday over Chinese military drills around Taiwan, saying the island's status should not be changed by force as any…

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Japan, China hold maritime talks as Beijing simulates attack on Taiwan

TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Senior Japanese and Chinese officials met on Monday to discuss maritime concerns in disputed waters in the East China Sea as Beijing conducted wargames around…

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UPDATED: China military completes various tasks around Taiwan – China military spokesperson

Chinese jets, warships practice blockading Taiwan China holding last of three scheduled days of drills Chinese aircraft carrier also involved in drills Taiwan reports multiple Chinese aircraft nearby BEIJING, April…

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US Navy says destroyer conducts navigational rights mission in S. China Sea

Repeats to more subscribers, no change in text BEIJING, April 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said its guided-missile destroyer USS Milius conducted a navigational rights and freedoms mission in…

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U.S. stresses need for ‘Cold War’-era crisis mechanisms with China

By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Efforts to build a floor under U.S.-China relations have yet to be successful and coming months will determine if it is…

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Taiwan says 71 Chinese planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line as Chinese warship starts live-fire drills near Taiwan

TAIPEI, April 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said that 71 Chinese planes and nine ships crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line as of 4pm (0800 GMT) on Saturday, as…

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Chinese warship starts live-fire drills near Taiwan as Chinese warplanes cross Taiwan Strait median line

TAIPEI, April 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said that 42 Chinese planes and eight ships crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line on Saturday morning. Also, a Chinese warship in…

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Taiwan faces choice of ‘peace and war’, ex-president says after China trip

TAOYUAN, Taiwan, April 7 (Reuters) - Tension with China has escalated under Taiwan's government and the island will in future have to choose between "peace and war", former Taiwan President…

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China sends warships, aircraft near Taiwan for second day

China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday, Taipei said, after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Three…

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Taiwan watching Chinese movements but does not see escalation

Wary after Beijing denounces meeting with US Speaker Taiwan keeping close tabs on Chinese aircraft carrier Taiwan minister: U.S. carrier 400 miles from Taiwan coast China threatens to board ships…

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China sends carrier group off Taiwan coast

TAIPEI, April 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Thursday that China's aircraft carrier is currently 200 nautical miles off Taiwan's east cost, after Taiwan President Tsai…

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Taiwan president set for historic meeting with US House Speaker in California

By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom LOS ANGELES, April 5 (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is set to meet U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in the first…

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Foxconn founder Gou says he will seek Taiwan presidency

TAOYUAN, Taiwan, April 5 (Reuters) - Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he would seek the presidential nomination for Taiwan's main opposition…

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UPDATED: Taiwan says nine Chinese planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line

TAIPEI, March 31 (Reuters) - Nine Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line on Friday carrying out combat readiness patrols, Taiwan's defence ministry said, days after Beijing threatened retaliation…

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Taiwan president starts sensitive U.S. stopover; China warns against meetings

Taiwan President Tsai arrives in New York China threatens steps if Tsai meets U.S. House Speaker No reason for China to overreact, say U.S. officials Tsai also visiting Guatemala, Belize…

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Taiwan president defiant after China threatens retaliation for US trip

External pressure will not stop Taiwan engaging with the world, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday as she left for the United States, hitting a defiant note after China threatened…

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Former Taiwan president heads to China pledging peace

TAOYUAN, Taiwan, March 27 (Reuters) - Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou left for China on Monday on a landmark trip, saying he hoped to bring about peace and improve relations…

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Honduras to seek China relations, pressuring Taiwan ahead of US trip

Honduras to seek official ties with China Move risks further reducing Taiwan's pool of allies Besides Honduras, Taipei has formal ties with just 13 countries Taiwan president due in Central…

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Taiwan warns of China’s ‘repeated provocations’, China tells US not to cross red line

Taiwan will not allow "repeated provocations" from China, the island's defence minister said on Tuesday, as China's foreign minister said Taiwan was the "first red line" that must not be crossed in Sino-U.S.…

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Taiwan warns of China military’s ‘sudden entry’ close to island

TAIPEI, March 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday the island has to be on alert this year for Chinese military's "sudden entry" into areas close…

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Taiwan says China should respect Taiwan people’s commitment to democracy

TAIPEI, March 5 (Reuters) - China should respect the Taiwanese people's commitment to the core concepts of sovereignty, democracy and freedom, Taiwan's government said on Sunday. China should deal with…

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Taiwan military to get $619 mln U.S. arms boost as China keeps up pressure

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, March 2 (Reuters) - The United States has approved the potential sale of $619 million in new weapons to Taiwan, including missiles for its F-16 fleet,…

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Taiwan sees China taking lessons from Russia’s Ukraine invasion

TAIPEI, Feb 24 (Reuters) - China's military is learning from Russia's invasion of Ukraine that any attack on Taiwan would have to be swift to succeed, but the Taiwan Strait…

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White House to hold talks with Taiwan officials in Washington – FT

TAIPEI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The White House will meet senior Taiwan officials next week in Washington for talks meant to be private to avoid an angry reaction from China, the Financial…

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U.S. says all countries should warn China against Taiwan conflict

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States hopes China will not use any visits by U.S. lawmakers to Taiwan as an excuse for military action, a senior U.S. diplomat said ,…

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U.S. firms in Taiwan making ‘contingency’ plans amid China tensions

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Almost half of companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Taiwan are revising or plan to revise their business continuity plans amid tensions with…

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Taiwan president to donate a month’s salary for Turkey relief efforts

TAIPEI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai will each donate a month's salary for Turkish earthquake relief efforts, the presidential office said on…

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CIA chief warns against underestimating Xi’s ambitions toward Taiwan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said that Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitions toward Taiwan should not be underestimated, despite him likely being sobered by the…

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Report Pentagon preparing for U.S. Speaker McCarthy to visit Taiwan

Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is preparing for United States Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit to Taiwan later this year, Punchbowl News reported on Monday, citing an official directly…

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Taiwan premier, cabinet submit resignations

TAIPEI, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang submitted his resignation along with that of his cabinet to President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday, he announced on his Facebook page,…

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Taiwanese foreign minister Joseph Wu predicts Chinese invasion likely in 2027

Taiwan's foreign minister has said he believes China is now "more likely" to invade Taiwan to distract from leader Xi Jinping's domestic problems. Speaking exclusively to Sky News in his…

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Taiwan condemns China for latest combat drills near island

TAIPEI/BEIJING, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan condemned China on Monday for holding its second military combat drills around the island in less than a month, with the defence ministry saying…

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China-Taiwan: why tensions are rising and what could happen in 2023

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Dec 6 (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in August in defiance of Chinese warnings for the…

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China slams Taiwan’s ‘cannon fodder’ conscription decision

BEIJING, Dec 28 (Reuters) - China's government criticised Taiwan on Wednesday for seeking to use the Taiwanese people as "cannon fodder" by extending compulsory military service from four months to…

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Taiwan reports China’s largest incursion yet to air defence zone

By Yimou Lee TAIPEI, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Seventy-one Chinese air force aircraft including fighter jets and drones entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone in the past 24 hours, the…

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Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese air force incursion

TAIPEI, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan scrambled combat jets to warn away 39 Chinese aircraft that entered its southeastern air defence zone, the island's defence ministry said on Thursday. Taiwan…

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Taiwan rattled by quake, no immediate reports of damage

TAIPEI, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast on Thursday, the island's weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake shook…

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China says Taiwan election result shows people want peace

Nov 26 (Reuters) - China's government said on Saturday the results of local elections in Taiwan "revealed that mainstream public opinion in the island is for peace, stability and a good life",…

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Taiwan president quits as party head after China threat bet fails to win votes

TAIPEI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Saturday after her strategy to frame local elections as showing defiance to…

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