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Taiwan bulks up, to buy 4 warships from US

Taiwan plans to purchase four warships from the United States as part of the island's efforts to modernise its forces against former rival China, local media reported Sunday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan plans to buy 4 warships from US – report Taiwan plans to buy 'four warships from US' 5.9 earthquake strikes...

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Taiwan plans to buy 4 warships from US – report

Taiwan plans to purchase four warships from the United States as part of the island's efforts to modernize its forces against former rival China, local media reported Sunday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan bulks up, to buy 4 warships from US Taiwan plans to buy 'four warships from US' 5.9 earthquake strikes southern...

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Taiwan to arm subs with US missiles: report

Taiwan's navy will arm its submarines with anti-ship missiles for the first time ever beginning next year, a report said Wednesday, as the island boosts its defence capabilities against rival China. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan welcomes US reconsideration on jet sale Taiwan bulks up, to buy 4 warships from US Taiwan plans...

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Bid for peace accord with China backfires on Taiwan’s president

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou’s proposal for a peace accord with long-time rival China has set him back in the polls of a tough election race as it kindles fears of an unwelcome change to the status quo. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan president’s economic boasts come back to haunt Taiwan president says peace...

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Grenada warns on Taiwan’s effort to collect debt

share: digg facebook twitter Finance Minister Nazim Burke says cruise lines and airlines have received legal papers from a U.S. firm ordering them to turn over any fees they owe to Grenada. Grenada says Taiwan refused to renegotiate the loans because Grenada severed diplomatic relations in favor of rival China. (continue…) Related items Taiwan...

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Taiwan’s President Ma gestures as answering a question during a news conference in Taipei

Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou gestures as answering a question during a news conference in Taipei, October 17, 2011. Ma may consider a peace treaty with political rival China in 10 years, he said on Monday, but only if the Taiwanese people agree and there is sufficient trust between the two sides. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN...

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Taiwan Jet Deal Aids Ally Without Provoking Rival China: View

The 100th anniversary marking the fall of China’s last imperial dynasty upped tensions in the Taiwan Strait, with Chinese President Hu Jintao calling for “reunification through peaceful means” and his Taiwanese counterpart, Ma Ying-jeou, responding that he was just fine with the status quo. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan bulks up, to buy...

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Taiwan asks China to stop blocking its websites

Taiwan on Thursday urged its former rival China to stop blocking the websites of the island’s government agencies, saying the practice was an obstacle to increased news and information exchange in future. (read the story…) Related items 'World's oldest junk' returns to Taiwan Taiwan tests 'China invasion' scenario Taiwan’s President Ma gestures as answering...

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Taiwan renews bid to buy subs, F-16s from US

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan on Sunday said it was still pursuing its bid to buy eight submarines and dozens of F-16 fighters from the United States despite warming relations with former arch-rival China. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's 'Love' features romance between star-crossed lovers from opposite sides of the strait Beijing, Washington watch...

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Taiwan president to bid for 2nd term, hopes improved China ties, economic recovery lead to win

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president officially tossed his hat in the ring for a second four-year term Saturday, hoping a record of strong economic recovery and markedly improved ties with rival China will lead him to victory. (read the story…) Related items Tens of thousands gather to protest ahead of Taiwan president's inauguration Taiwan...

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