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Taiwan

The latest political news and tech stories from the island

A Taiwanese resident inspects the damaged Gaoliao bridge that collapsed after a magnitude 6. 8 earthquake hit Yuli Township; in Hualien County, Taiwan, 19 September 2022. The series of earthquakes and aftershocks on 18 September, caused minor structural damage and derailed a train in eastern Taiwan. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

Taiwan hit by third earthquake in three days

AsiaSeptember 19, 2022
The quake hit about 50 kilometres north of the south-eastern Taiwanese city of Taitung at a depth of 10km. USGS
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Japan tsunami alert passes after 6.9-magnitude earthquake off Taiwan

AsiaSeptember 18, 2022
Rescuers carry equipment from the rubble of a collapsed shop. EPA
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Taiwan-Earthquake - in pictures

September 17, 2022
The PFG2-1110 Cheng Kung-class guided-missile frigate seen in Taiwan. China has said American arms sales to Taiwan are a threat to its security. EPA

Biden administration preparing $1.1bn arms sale to Taiwan

USAugust 30, 2022
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is vying to beat her rival Rishi Sunak to become the next prime minister. AFP

Liz Truss 'planning to declare China a threat to UK national security'

UKAugust 29, 2022
The guided-missile cruiser 'USS Chancellorsville' was one of two US Navy warships that sailed through the Taiwan Strait on August 28. US Navy via AP

US warships traverse Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi visit

AsiaAugust 28, 2022
Senator Marsha Blackburn, pictured in April, landed in Taipei after visiting the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. EPA

US senator Marsha Blackburn visits Taiwan amid high tension with China

USAugust 25, 2022
Officials said the talks will be for the purpose of reaching agreements with 'high-standard commitments and economically meaningful outcomes'. Bloomberg

US and Taiwan plan trade talks despite tension with China

USAugust 18, 2022
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan prompted about two weeks of Chinese military exercises near the island. AP

China announces new military drills amid US delegation's visit to Taiwan

USAugust 15, 2022
Members of the US Congress arrive in Taiwan 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. AP
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US politicians visit Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi trip drew China’s ire

USAugust 14, 2022
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, in Manila. Getty Images

Blinken says China's decision to cut US contacts is 'irresponsible'

AsiaAugust 06, 2022
A TV screen in Hong Kong shows military exercises being carried out by China's People's Liberation Army, including live fire in the waters and airspace near Taiwan. Reuters
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China halts climate talks with US over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

USAugust 05, 2022
Chinese military helicopters fly past Pingtan island, one of mainland China's closest points to Taiwan, before massive military drills. AFP
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China begins military drills off Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi visits island

USAugust 04, 2022
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei despite warnings from China. AP
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China prepares for military drills near Taiwan after Pelosi visit

USAugust 03, 2022
Soldiers take part in an amphibious landing drill as part of a military exercise in Pingtung, Taiwan. Reuters
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US and China 'want to avoid a confrontation over Pelosi visit'

USAugust 02, 2022
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives at Songshan Airport in Taipei, Taiwan. EPA / Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan as China announces 'military operations'

USAugust 02, 2022
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