Erin Hale

Taiwan says it ‘respects’ US decision, but analysts say island might be quietly relieved.

Island is overhauling conscription as it tries to boost armed forces to face more assertive China.

Kelly Craft will visit the island, which is claimed by China, just days before Joe Biden becomes president.

Experts are preparing to travel to Wuhan to investigate how COVID-19 emerged as China questions origins and spread.

The controversial agreement allows Chinese authorities to enter Switzerland, interview and remove ‘illegal’ residents.

Former legislator Ted Hui is the latest to go into exile, as cases mount against those who took part in 2019 protests.

Vocal pro-democracy supporter will be in jail until April, in a move condemned as an attempt to silence critics.

Beijing says China advocates for global peace and security, not intimidation or coercion.

New curbs come after Hong Kong records biggest jump in daily cases since August, most linked to ballroom-dancing venues.

Taiwan’s new programme will see the island build eight new diesel-powered attack submarines.