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Influential US senator visits Taiwan
An influential US senator has visited Taiwan, leaving China seething. Roger Wicker says the trip was to convey a "strong message of friendship and mutual defense."
China criticizes U.S. senators’ Taiwan visit, calls it a threat to sovereignty
China has increased its military activities around Taiwan over the past five years, and the country firmly opposes any official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.
Senior U.S. Senator visits Taiwan, calls it “a free country” with “right to remain free” as China threat looms
Sen. Roger Wicker, visiting Taiwan, called the island claimed by China a "free country." Beijing condemned the visit itself as a "serious violation" of bilateral pacts.
Taiwan has right to be free and ‘preserve self-determination’, senior U.S. senator says
China has increased its military activities around Taiwan over the past five years, and the country firmly opposes any official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.
China criticizes US senators’ Taiwan visit, calls it a threat to sovereignty
Two U.S. senators have visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from China, which claims Taiwan as its own and opposes official contact between the two sides.
Head of powerful US Senate armed services panel arrives in Taiwan to discuss defence
TAIPEI: US Senator Roger Wicker, the Republican chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and one of the strongest advocates for Taiwan in the US Congress, arrived in Taipei on Friday ( ...
US Senators arrive in Taiwan amid tensions with China
The visit runs parallel to US President Donald Trump's contentious trade talks with China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory under the 'One China' policy.
Powerful U.S. senator arrives in Taiwan to discuss security
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and one of the strongest advocates for Taiwan in the U.S. Congress, arrived in Taipei on Friday to discuss ...
Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on Pacific drills in 2024
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Exclusive-Taiwan Estimates China Spent 40% More on Pacific Drills Last Year to Hit $21 Billion
China spent $21 billion on military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, the East and South China Sea and the Western Pacific last year, nearly 40% higher than 2023, according to Taiwan government ...
Head of powerful U.S. Senate armed services panel arrives in Taiwan to discuss defence
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the Republican chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and one of the strongest advocates for Taiwan in the U.S. Congress, arrived in Taipei on Friday.
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Taipei launches Tamsui River waterfront redevelopment project
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