Articles for Taiwan Ties

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says
5 days, 11 hours ago

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on China to “open its arms rather than raise its fists” as he wrapped up his first overseas tour since taking office in May. The president spoke a day after China’s Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 13 American companies and six executives in response to recently announced U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan. …

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Stabilizing Sino-US ties emphasized
1 month, 1 week ago

Stabilizing Sino-US ties emphasized

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with US President Joe Biden in Lima, Peru, on Saturday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY Charting a smooth transition of China-US ties, taking stock of the policy legacy and underlining Beijing's policy consistency were highlights of the third summit between President Xi Jinping and United States President Joe Biden, observers said. Diao Daming, a professor of US studies …

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Pacific bloc backs joint police plan, maintains Taiwan ties
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pacific bloc backs joint police plan, maintains Taiwan ties

The Hindu  

Pacific leaders endorsed a major joint policing initiative and rebuffed moves from China's allies to sideline Taiwan on Friday, as they wrapped up a regional summit in Tonga. Security was a focal point at this year's Pacific Islands Forum, an unwieldy bloc of U.S. partners, China friends and states still tied to Taiwan. China's closest Pacific friend, Solomon Islands, also …

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Taiwan Election: Lai Ching-te Elected as President, DPP Wins Historic Third Term
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan Election: Lai Ching-te Elected as President, DPP Wins Historic Third Term

The Quint  

Lai Ching-te, the frontrunner representing the Democratic Progressive Party, steps into the presidential race as the incumbent vice president succeeding Tsai Ing-wen, who will retire at the represent the continuity of her tenure since she is ineligible for reelection due to term limits. Lai, alongside his running mate, former Taiwanese envoy to the United States Hsiao Bi-Khim, represents the continuity …

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New Paraguay president stresses South American country's ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

New Paraguay president stresses South American country's ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony

The Independent  

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Honduras opens embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan
1 year, 6 months ago

Honduras opens embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Honduras opened an embassy in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media reported, months after the Central American nation broke off relations with Taiwan to establish diplomatic ties with China. China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang and his Honduran counterpart Enrique Reina took part in the inauguration of the embassy on Sunday morning, China’s official CCTV said. The president also …

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Macron comments on Taiwan raise questions on EU global ties
1 year, 8 months ago

Macron comments on Taiwan raise questions on EU global ties

The Independent  

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Taiwan welcomes Czech delegation after Honduras shifts allegiance
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan welcomes Czech delegation after Honduras shifts allegiance

Al Jazeera  

US allies have been bolstering support for the island despite Honduras’s move to cut ties with Taiwan. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, seeking closer ties with Western democracies in the face of Chinese pressure, has welcomed a large Czech delegation to the island, a boost for Taipei after once-loyal ally Honduras switched allegiance to Beijing. Although the number of countries that …

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Explained: What more US bases in the Philippines mean amid increasing tensions in the Pacific
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained: What more US bases in the Philippines mean amid increasing tensions in the Pacific

Firstpost  

The US has secured four military bases in the Philippines. On Thursday, the Philippines and the United States announced that the American military will gain access to four more bases in the Southeast Asian nation under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement dating to 2014. “The Philippines and the United States are proud to announce their plans to accelerate the full …

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日本前首相为《中国日报》独家撰稿，这样形容中日关系……
2 years, 2 months ago

日本前首相为《中国日报》独家撰稿，这样形容中日关系……

China Daily  

今年是中日邦交正常化50周年，9月26日，日本前首相鸠山由纪夫为《中国日报》独家撰稿时，这样形容中日关系的重要性： “A stable Japan-China relationship is like oxygen. To maintain peace and develop bilateral relations for the next 50 years, Japan and China should return to the original intention of establishing bilateral ties based on mutual respect, mutual understanding and mutual assistance, and strive to stabilize their precious relationship. 中日邦交正常化50周年民间纪念活动在北京举行。图源：新华社 以下是文章节选： On Sept 29, 1972, then Japanese prime minister Kakuei …

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Build Japan-China relations for next 50 years
2 years, 2 months ago

Build Japan-China relations for next 50 years

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY On Sept 29, 1972, then Japanese prime minister Kakuei Tanaka and Chinese premier Zhou Enlai issued a joint statement announcing the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. Fifty years ago, our predecessors understood that peace between, and prosperity of, the two countries and East Asia would not be possible unless Japan and China, as nearest …

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As tensions simmer, China demands US action to improve ties
2 years, 9 months ago

As tensions simmer, China demands US action to improve ties

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s top diplomat called on the U.S. Monday to take steps to improve ties, as tensions simmer over Taiwan, trade and other issues. Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s remarks Monday were delivered virtually to a forum marking the 50th anniversary of the Shanghai Communique signed during the icebreaking 1972 visit to China by President Richard Nixon. On Monday, the …

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Taiwan opens Lithuania office as China condemns ‘egregious’ move
3 years, 1 month ago

Taiwan opens Lithuania office as China condemns ‘egregious’ move

Al Jazeera  

New office a further sign countries in eastern Europe willing to deepen cooperation with Taiwan despite China’s threats. Taiwan’s foreign ministry said the opening of the “Taiwan Representative Office in Lithuania” would “charter a new and promising course” for joint ties, noting the huge potential for cooperation, particularly in technology. In August, China demanded Lithuania withdraw its ambassador to Beijing …

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China-Taiwan ties are in dire straits after Beijing's repeated air intrusions but India's studied silence is surprising
3 years, 2 months ago

China-Taiwan ties are in dire straits after Beijing's repeated air intrusions but India's studied silence is surprising

Firstpost  

It’s surprising that New Delhi and Taipei have not come together and worked to address ‘common challenges’. The brazenness with which China’s air force scrambled a record number of aircraft across the Taiwan Straits in the last few days is in sharp contrast to the strategic calmness with which the government and the people in Taiwan responded. In fact, in …

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US approves potential howitzer artillery system sales to Taiwan
3 years, 4 months ago

US approves potential howitzer artillery system sales to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

The possible sale, which has not been finalised, has again angered China as US seeks deeper ties with Taiwan. The United States has approved the potential sale of howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750m, the Pentagon has announced, prompting condemnation by China. The State Department approval announced on Wednesday followed arms sales to …

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Recalibrating India-Taiwan ties
3 years, 9 months ago

Recalibrating India-Taiwan ties

The Hindu  

India and Taiwan are celebrating 25 years of their partnership. Though mutual efforts between Delhi and Taipei have enabled a range of bilateral agreements covering agriculture, investment, customs cooperation, civil aviation, industrial cooperation and other areas, the time has come to recalibrate India-Taiwan relations. The Buddhist pilgrimage tour needs better connectivity and visibility, in addition to showcasing incredible India’s diversity. …

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China perceives rising India as 'rival', wants to constrain its ties with US, allies: Report
4 years, 1 month ago

China perceives rising India as 'rival', wants to constrain its ties with US, allies: Report

India Today  

China perceives a rising India as a "rival" and wants to constrain its strategic partnership with the US, its allies, and with other democracies, the State Department said in a report, emphasising that Beijing intends to displace America as the world’s foremost power. "China perceives rising India as a rival and seeks to impel it to accommodate Beijing's ambitions by …

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