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Taiwan has right to ‘preserve self-determination’, US senator says

Roger Wicker, head of powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, says in Taipei that trip is focused on security ties.

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Taiwan faces a precarious future – whether or not US and China continue on path to conflict

Taiwan has often compared itself to being a “shrimp between two whales”. That expression has never been more apt than today with the US and China – which considers Taiwan to be part of its territory – locked in a standoff over the future of the island.

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US senator plans trip to Taiwan as Trump’s interest in island cools: Report

Report says US Senator Roger Wicker may visit Taiwan after President William Lai Ching-te cancelled Latin America trip.

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US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report

US President Donald Trump reportedly opposed a stopover in New York by Taiwan’s president, says considers China trip.

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Why is Taiwan holding a ‘Great Recall’ vote?

Voters in Taiwan get to decide the fate of 31 KMT legislators in two recall votes with global implications.

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China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’

Self-ruled island ‘strongly’ condemns Chinese actions, says it deployed military vessels and aircraft to monitor drills.

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Taiwan's president says the defense budget will exceed 3% of GDP in military overhaul

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday that the island’s defense budget will exceed 3% of its economic output as it overhauls its military in the face of the rising threat from China

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China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan, blaming recent statements by US and Taiwanese leaders

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island republic between Sunday and Monday

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Taiwan says tougher measures needed to counter Chinese infiltration

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te claims China is deepening its ‘influence campaign’ on the island.

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Taiwan's leader says tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration and spying

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te says tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defenses

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Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China?

The latest development in a growing trend for ‘military boardgames’ gives players the chance to ‘defend’ Taiwan.

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As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan’s chip industry braces for upheaval

Trump’s return casts doubt on Joe Biden’s signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms.

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Taiwan raises alert to ‘high’ amid presence of Chinese warships

Nearly 90 Chinese navy, coastguard ships reported near Taiwan, southern Japanese islands, East and South China Seas.

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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 Pledges Support For Taiwan Amid China Military Threats

US reiterates support for Taiwan's defense against China amid escalating tensions. Recent military activities and strengthening US-Taiwan ties underscore t...

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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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