China has recently upped its threat to bring Taiwan under its control by force if necessary by flying warplanes near the island and rehearsing beach landings. ( read original story ...)
China says ‘no room’ for compromise or concessions over Taiwan after Biden’s comments
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin reasserted China's longstanding claim that the island is its territory at a daily briefing after Biden made ... ( read original story ...)
The White House had to row back Biden’s comments after he suggested the US would defend Taiwan from an attack by China
Fears that China will try to seize Taiwan, which it considers its territory, have grown. Biden told a town hall the US would defend the island. ( read original story ...)
Fearful but defiant: life goes on in Taiwan despite China’s threats
On the streets of Taipei, Beijing’s rhetoric is a hot topic but people are focused on a peaceful future ... ( read original story ...)
China vows no concessions on Taiwan after Biden comments
China on Friday said there is “no room” for compromise or concessions over the issue of Taiwan, following a comment by U.S. President Joe Biden that the U.S. is committed to defending the island if it ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden Misspeaks on Taiwan Again as White House Issues Clarification on China Remarks
The White House issued a clarification on Thursday saying that U.S. policy toward Taiwan had not changed after President Joe Biden said "we have a commitment" to defend the island if it's attacked. ( read original story ...)
China warns Slovaks, Czechs of retaliation for Taiwan minister visit
Beijing warned Slovakia and the Czech Republic on Friday that nobody should harbour any illusions about the "necessary measures" China will take to defend its sovereignty, ahead of a visit to both ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden suggests US would defend Taiwan against China, forcing fresh White House clarification
Administration says there is no change of policy after president repeats remarks from August that US has ‘a commitment’ to defend island ... ( read original story ...)
Biden suggests US would defend Taiwan against China, forcing fresh White House clarification
Administration says there is no change of policy after president repeats remarks from August that US has ‘a commitment’ to defend island ... ( read original story ...)
China hounds Taiwan with ‘greyzone’ war plane incursions
Chinese fighter jets crowding Taiwan's radar screens are Beijing's latest tool to ramp up pressure on the democratic island, sparking fears that one mistake could suddenly turn a festering cold ... ( read original story ...)
Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks
US President Joe Biden said his country would defend Taiwan if China attacked, in an apparent departure from a long-held policy."Yes, we have a commitment to do that," he said when asked at a town ... ( read original story ...)
China expresses dissatisfaction with planned trip by Chinese Taipei min. to Europe
China expresses strong dissatisfaction with a plan by Chinese Taipei's foreign minister Joseph Wu to visit Europe and make a virtual address to a forum in Rome next week. Chinese Foreign Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Biden vows to defend Taiwan from any Chinese aggression
Biden said. When asked if the US would come to Taiwan’s defence in the event of a Chinese attack, he responded: “Yes, we have a commitment to do that.” Biden’s comments were slightly more explicit ... ( read original story ...)
Biden pledges to defend Taiwan if China attacks
President Joe Biden vowed to protect Taiwan from any Chinese incursion during a CNN town hall on Thursday night. ( read original story ...)
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan’s defense
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States would come to Taiwan's defense and had a commitment to defend the island China claims as its own territory. ( read original story ...)
‘Vile’: China threatens European Union over vote in support of Taiwan
European Union legislators voted overwhelmingly in favor of trade talks with Taiwan and other measures flouting China’s claims to sovereignty over the island, leaving officials in Beijing fuming at ... ( read original story ...)