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2025-12-30 'No worries': Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan

Trump shrugged off the drills which come two weeks after the US announced an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan.

2025-12-29 China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'

The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.

2025-12-19 Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro

The suspect's spree began at Taipei's main metro station before he moved to another station nearby.

2025-12-18 US announces $11bn weapons sale to Taiwan

The deal, one of the largest ever, includes rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers and various missiles.

2025-11-24 Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation

Palau's strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus of US-China rivalry.

2025-11-18 Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row

Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said.

2025-11-14 Watch: Mud volcano erupts in southern Taiwan

The Wandan mud volcano is a particularly unusual example of the geological phenomenon, an expert told the BBC.

2025-11-11 How the Japan PM's Taiwan remarks provoked the fury of China

Sanae Takaichi drew fire after suggesting Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan.

2025-10-15 China seizes 60,000 maps over 'mislabelled' Taiwan

The maps also omitted "important islands", the source of competing claims between Beijing and its neighbours.

2025-09-26 Taiwan convicts ex-presidential aide of spying for China

A court said the espionage was carried out "over a long period" and involved "important intelligence".

2025-09-24 'No warning' - residents reel from deadly flood after typhoon bursts Taiwan lake

People in the path of a deadly wall of water stood little chance - survivors are shocked at what happened.

2025-09-24 Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.

2025-08-25 How Taiwan is preparing for Chinese attack with acting, fake blood and mock missile strikes

Leaders are strengthening its defence, but most Taiwanese believe it is unlikely China will invade soon.

2025-08-05 Propaganda or fair warning? Taiwanese TV show imagines Chinese invasion

Zero Day Attack wants to raise awareness of China's threat, but has also been accused of fearmongering.

2025-07-25 Taiwan holds controversial vote targeting 'pro-China' lawmakers

The vote could alter the balance of power in Taiwan, which has seen months of political deadlock.

2025-07-24 How a vote targeting 'pro-China' lawmakers has split Taiwan

The spectre of Chinese influence in parliament has sparked a movement and fractured Taiwan’s society.

2025-07-20 Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood

An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

2025-06-20 China criticises UK warship's patrol in Taiwan Strait

China said the HMS Spey's transit "undermines peace and stability" in the region.

2025-05-31 Hegseth urges Asia to boost defence against China's 'imminent' threat to Taiwan

The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost defence spending and work with the US to deter war.

2025-04-30 Taiwan condemns Somalia travel ban

Taiwanese are warned against traveling to Somalia or Somaliland for their own safety before the ban is lifted.

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