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USA
U.S. Destroyer’s Close Call With Chinese Warship Caught on Video
The United States military released a video Monday of what it called an "unsafe" maneuver by a Chinese warship in the Taiwan Strait on Saturday.
The Chinese warship cut sharply across the path of an American destroyer, forcing the U.S....
Diplomacy
China Warns of ‘Conflict’ if US Doesn’t Change its Policies
The new foreign minister of China, Qin Gang, has warned the US to alter its "distorted" foreign policy vis-a-vis China or face "conflict and confrontation".
Qin made the comments during his first press conference as foreign minister since assuming office...
Celebrities
Elon Musk Proposes Solution for China-Taiwan, Days After Russia-Ukraine “Peace Plan”
After his controversial remarks on the war between Russia and Ukraine, Elon Musk once again made a proposal for a peace deal between China and Taiwan.
The outspoken Tesla chief executive said that Taiwan should become a special administrative zone...
Military
U.S. and Canadian Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait
A U.S. warship and a Canadian frigate made a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, September 20th at a time of increasing military tension between Beijing and Taipei.
This is the second transit in a month from a...
Military
Why China Won’t Invade Taiwan Yet
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China will not attempt an invasion of Taiwan yet despite the current escalation in the Taiwan Strait, a Greek-Cypriot expatriate in Taiwan opines.
By Alex Matsangou
Last week, Beijing finally ended its military drills around the Taiwan strait but announced that...
World
Life in Taiwan Under the Threat of China
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A Greek-Cypriot expatriate in Taiwan says that life on the island continues as usual despite China's threats to invade. But what are the similarities and differences between life in Taiwan and Greece and Cyprus?
By Alex Matsangou
News of House Speaker...
Science
US Worried as Taiwan is the World’s Leader in Computer Chips
Taiwan dominates the global supply of computer chips. This is another reason that the island's autonomy has become a vital geopolitical interest for the US.
By Maria Ryan
One aspect of Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan that has been largely overlooked...
Military
China Fires Ballistic Missiles During Massive Drills Near Taiwan
China has fired ballistic missiles during its military drills in the sea area off Taiwan as tensions increase after the recent visit of the US Congressional delegation led by Nancy Pelosi in Taipei.
Reuters reported that China launched several Dongfeng...
World
China Launches Massive Military Drills as Pelosi Visits Taiwan
China has launched a massive air and naval exercise around Taiwan and has branded a landmark visit to Taipei by US Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "extremely dangerous."
China accused Pelosi, the most senior US politician in twenty-five years to visit...
Politics
US House Speaker Pelosi Set to Defy China and Visit Taiwan
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan, defying China's threats, according to a senior Taiwanese government official and a US official, CNN reported on Monday.
Pelosi will make a symbolic stop in Taipei as part of her...