Taiwan

China’s ‘new normal’ for Taiwan raises fears for global trade
Chinese state media says military exercises in crucial shipping route to become ‘regular’ event.
Published On 11 Aug 2022
‘If the Chinese attack Taiwan, the first assault will come here’
On the outlying islands, mainland China is less than five kilometres away and memories of bombardment strong.
Published On 11 Aug 2022
China reaffirms threat of military force to take Taiwan
Beijing’s new white paper on Taiwan released as Chinese military suggests live-fire drills around island are ending.
Published On 10 Aug 2022
Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China extends war games
Taiwan’s top diplomat accuses China of simulating an invasion as Taiwanese and Chinese militaries carry out drills.
Published On 9 Aug 2022

Finance ministry official says island does not expect further sanctions by Beijing due to ‘highly reliant’ economic ties

‘Tourism factories’ seek to give new life to industries that have for years been moving operations overseas.

Chinese military announces new round of drills, keeping up pressure on Taiwan’s defences over Nancy Pelosi’s visit.

China is set to conclude the unprecedented military exercises it launched in response to Nancy Pelosi’s visit.

Multiple Chinese ships and aircraft seen in Taiwan Strait, as Beijing ratchets up pressure after Nancy Pelosi visit.

China’s Xi Jinping needs to show tough response to Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit without damaging the Chinese economy.

Beijing says US House speaker disregarded its concerns and resolute opposition to her ‘provocative’ visit.

Taiwan says monitoring situation after multiple Chinese ships and aircraft crossed median line in Taiwan Strait.

Korean Air, Asiana and Singapore Airlines among carriers to cancel flights over military exercise in the Taiwan Strait.

Tensions are rising after China launches biggest-ever drills in the Taiwan Strait following Nancy Pelosi’s Taipei visit.

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