A Chinese influencer living in Taiwan must leave the island within days or be deported, Taiwanese authorities said, after she posted videos supporting the idea of China taking the island…
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Taiwan: Lai Ching-te calls China ‘foreign hostile force’ and vows tough measures
In some of his strongest rhetoric yet amid worsening cross-strait ties, Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te has labelled China a “foreign hostile force”. He said Taiwan had “no choice but to…
Taiwan: Actor arrested for evading conscription begins military service
A Taiwanese actor who was earlier arrested for allegedly dodging mandatory military duties has now begun his conscription service. Darren Wang, who shot to fame for his breakout role in…
USA: China anger as US amends wording on Taiwan independence
The US State Department has dropped a statement from its website which stated that Washington does not support Taiwan’s independence – a move which has sparked anger in China. China…
Taiwan: Authorities detect dozens of Chinese aircraft near island
Taiwan has detected 24 Chinese military aircraft near the island as a Canadian warship passed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence says. The Chinese aircraft included…
Taiwan: Film star Barbie Hsu dies at 48
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who was best-known for starring in the hit 2001 TV series Meteor Garden, has died from pneumonia at the age of 48, according to local media.…
Taiwan: Presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery and misusing donations
Taiwan’s former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has been charged for allegedly accepting bribes and misusing political donations. Ko was indicted by prosecutors on Thursday following probes into alleged corruption in the…
China: Authorities say US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid
China has warned the United States of “playing with fire” after Washington announced more military aid and sales to Taiwan. A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged…
Taiwan: Military raises alert to ‘high’ amid presence of Chinese warships
Taiwan’s military has raised the alert level to “high”, saying China restricted its airspace and deployed dozens of warships and coastguard vessels in waters around the island amid reports of a…
Paraguay: Authorities expel visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan
The South American nation of Paraguay has expelled a Chinese diplomat on the grounds of alleged “interference in domestic affairs”. Paraguay’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that…