Mr Xi has long resorted to purges to consolidate his grip on the People’s Liberation Army ( PLA ), and other levers of power, promising to go after all ranks—“tigers and flies” alike. Admiral Miao is a tiger, one of only six members of the Central Military Commission ( CMC ), China’s supreme military body, ...
Paraguay gives Chinese diplomat 24 hours to leave the country after comments on Taiwan
Paraguay on Thursday accused a Chinese diplomat of interfering with its domestic affairs and gave him 24 hours to leave the country, escalating tensions over the South American nation's long friendship with Taiwan.
Paraguay kicks out a visiting Chinese envoy for urging its lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan
Paraguay has accused a Chinese diplomat of interfering in its domestic affairs and given him 24 hours to leave the country, escalating tensions over the South American nation’s long friendship with Taiwan.
China Announces Countermeasures Against US Amid Tensions Over Taiwan
The largely symbolic sanctions are retaliation for the latest U.S. arms sale being considered for the island democracy.
Beijing Has Picked Off Taiwan’s Remaining Allies. Taiwan Is Fighting Back.
President Lai Ching-te talked to House Speaker Mike Johnson in Guam while en route to Palau, the last of Taiwan’s three Pacific-nation allies.
New Taipei Rockfall Kills 70-Year-Old Hiker – TaiwanPlus News
One woman has died and three people are injured after being struck by a rockfall while hiking in New Taipei City. Local officials say recent unstable weather conditions loosened soil, creating ...
China slaps sanctions on 13 US military firms over Taiwan arms sale
China has decided to impose sanctions on 13 U.S. military firms from Thursday, in response to the sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan, the foreign ministry said after the United States arranged for Taiwan's president to transit through its territory.
Taiwan official says China trying to set a ‘red line’ for incoming Trump government
China is trying to set a "red line" for the incoming Trump administration and U.S. allies by stepping up military activities in the region, a senior Taiwan security official said, including likely war games this weekend around the island.
Taiwan president, in Guam, says: We won’t bow to totalitarianism
Taiwan will not bow down to totalitarianism, President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday in the U.S. territory of Guam, calling Taiwan and the United States "brothers". Lai arrived in Guam, a major U.S. military base,
Taiwan’s President Lai in US territory of Guam as part of Pacific tour
(Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was in the U.S. territory of Guam on Wednesday, his second U.S. stopover in less than a week during a tour to reinforce ties with Pacific allies in the face of ...
Taiwan says China’s threats over president’s US visit are counterproductive
Taiwan's top China policymaker on Wednesday said Chinese military threats would only drive the two sides further apart, as state media in the island's giant neighbour warned of a strong response to a ...
Australia make hard work of win over Taiwan as sell-out streak ends
MELBOURNE, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Hopes for a sell-out crowd and a glut of goals did not quite materialise for Australia's Matildas on Wednesday as they laboured to a scrappy 3-1 win over Taiwan in a friendly in Melbourne. Having thrilled a nation with their ...
Taipei to host Shanghai delegation in rare high level visit
Taiwan's capital will host a rare high level Chinese delegation later this month when a deputy mayor of Shanghai visits for an annual city forum, a trip that will be happening at a time of heightened ...
Matildas vs Chinese Taipei live: Australia looking to bounce back from Brazil losses in AAMI Park friendly
After two losses to Brazil in Queensland, the Matildas' international series takes them to AAMI Park for a showdown with Chinese Taipei. Follow live.
Matildas’ years-long flaw exposed by coach swipe ahead of crucial bounce-back bid vs Chinese Taipei — LIVE
With top-end talent including Arsenal trio Steph Catley, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Caitlin Foord returning overseas following the consecutive friendly losses to Brazil, Sermanni suggested he would look to make up for lost time with some experimental selection.
Opinion – To defend Taiwan tomorrow, we must prepare to sanction China today
Taiwan is reportedly considering a $15 billion military package to strengthen its military against China, while the U.S. and Taiwan have agreed to spend over $2 billion in American weapons purchases next year,