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China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii

Beijing lodges ‘serious protests’ with the US saying it ‘strongly condemns’ Taiwanese leader’s stopover in Hawaii, Guam.

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US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan

Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US.

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Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security

China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties.

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Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills

Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.

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China starts new round of war games around Taiwan

Beijing begins manoeuvres in ‘stern warning’ days after President Lai’s first National Day speech.

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Taiwan’s President Lai says will ‘resist annexation or encroachment’

In his first National Day speech, new president stresses ‘thriving’ democracy of island claimed by Beijing.

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Taiwan holds war games amid tensions and typhoon: What you need to know

Taiwan’s 40th edition of its Han Kuang war games tests the island’s readiness to repel a potential Chinese invasion.

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US Envoy Pledges Support For Taiwan Amid China Military Threats

US envoy assures Taiwan of support against China's military threats. Taiwan emphasizes peace and US ties.

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China-backed hackers stepping up attacks on Taiwan, cybersecurity firm says

Hacking group RedJuliett compromised two dozen organisations in Taiwan and elsewhere, report says.

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‘Elimination’ of Taiwan is China’s great national cause, Lai says

Taiwan’s president tells military academy cadets that the main challenge they face is the strong rise of Beijing.

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Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough.

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Taiwan’s Lai says Tiananmen ‘will not disappear in torrent of history’

Tuesday marks 35 years since Chinese soldiers stormed the square and opening fire on peaceful protesters.

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China ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: Defence minister

Dong Jun says ‘whoever dares to split Taiwan from China will be crushed to pieces and suffer his own destruction’.

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Taiwan’s parliament passes bill pushing pro-China changes

Thousands protested outside Taiwan’s parliament after reforms seen as reducing the president’s power were passed.

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China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’

The People’s Liberation Army continues land, sea and air exercises that began on Thursday around the self-ruled island.

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Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?

Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island’s democracy.

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‘We love Taiwan’: Domestic workers hope for more from new President Lai

Thousands of Southeast Asians care for Taiwan’s elderly and would like to see more flexibility in their contracts.

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William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president

Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim over the self-governed island of 23 million people.

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‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president

Lai’s election victory gave the DPP an unprecedented third term, but his room for manoeuvre is likely to be limited.

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Biden and Xi hold first discussions since November, talk Taiwan and tech

Call comes ahead of flurry of diplomatic engagement, with both US and China maintaining they want to reduce friction.

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China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’

Chinese state media’s A Fractured America series shows how AI is beginning to shape Beijing’s influence campaigns.

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How Taiwan’s elections challenge the power of China’s Communist Party

Elections in Taiwan highlight dissatisfaction in China with a political system Beijing says is best for Chinese people.

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Nauru seals diplomatic ties with China after dumping Taiwan

The tiny Pacific island broke ties with Taipei following elections that angered China.

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Purges in China’s military allow Taiwan some respite – for now

Turmoil in China’s senior ranks raises questions about morale and whether the chaos reduces the threat to Taiwan.

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