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More than ever, Taiwan defines itself by its democratic values. Beijing’s military and diplomatic threats only reinforce the island’s separateness. ( read original story ...)

The vice chairwoman of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday said new legislation is needed to allow the U.S. to respond faster should China invade Taiwan. President Joe Biden "doesn't have ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan,  a perennially sensitive issue between Japan and China, gained increased salience in the run-up to Japanese elections in fall 2021. In separate ... ( read original story ...)

Janez Jansa, prime minister of the Central European country, said he would support the "sovereign decision of the Taiwanese people" to either join China or live independently. ( read original story ...)

When it comes to rivalries in sports, one thinks of India vs Pakistan in cricket and hockey, Australia vs England in Ashes ... ( read original story ...)

Beijing on Wednesday hit out at Slovenia after the European Union country said it plans to strengthen ties with the self-ruled island of Taiwan. China claims democratic Taiwan as its territory, to be ... ( read original story ...)

Foreign ministry accuses Slovenian leader Janez Jansa of making 'dangerous remarks that challenge the one-China principle and support Taiwan independence'Jansa had referred to Taiwan as 'a democratic ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan's forthcoming Sun Rock will be nearly totally smothered in solar panels! And if all goes well, it could be more than self-sustaining. ( read original story ...)

Mumbai: Head coach Shui Qingxia didn’t hold back when assessing China PR’s ambitions for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, declaring a record extending ninth continental title is not beyond their ... ( read original story ...)

China is condemning plans by Slovenia to upgrade relations with self-governing Taiwan, a move likely to spark diplomatic and economic retaliation against the tiny Central European country ... ( read original story ...)

William Lai will lead a delegation on a six-day visit including the event on January 27, presidential office says President-elect Xiomara Castro pledged to switch allegiance to Beijing during campaign ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Vice President William Lai will attend the inauguration of new Honduran president Xiomara Castro, Taiwan's presidential office said on Wednesday, seeking to shore up ties as China ramps up ... ( read original story ...)

Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has put forward a series of important ideas and major policy ... ( read original story ...)

China may stir up trouble this year in the South China Sea but is unlikely to attempt an invasion of Taiwan, a Japanese foreign policy expert told reporters during an online seminar this week. ( read original story ...)

Taiwanese startup Gogoro's battery-swapping venture has kept 360,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere since 2015. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan reported 66 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday 17 of which are locally-transmitted confirmed cases while the other 49 are import ... ( read original story ...)