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2022-08-02 Watch: Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid China tensions

The US Democrat landed in Taiwan's capital Taipei, despite sharp warnings from China over the visit.

2022-08-02 China-Taiwan: Why young people in Taiwan are learning to fight

As the island's politicians prepare to meet the US house speaker, others learn warfare survival.

2022-08-01 China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US

US officials say China may fire missiles near Taiwan if top lawmaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island.

2022-07-31 Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries - and China has warned her not to include Taiwan.

2022-07-28 Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

The pair also proposed a face-to-face meeting, which would be the first of Mr Biden's presidency.

2022-07-26 Beijing vows 'consequences' if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

The Chinese military says it will not sit idly by if the US Speaker visits the self-governing island democracy.

2022-07-03 Taiwan: China attack not imminent, but US watching closely, says Gen Milley

Top US general Mark Milley says China clearly is developing the capability to be able to attack Taiwan.

2022-06-14 Taiwan: Are the US and China heading to war over the island?

The two superpowers have escalated their rhetoric in recent weeks - is a conflict on the horizon?

2022-06-11 China warns Taiwan independence would trigger war

China's defence chief tells the US that Beijing will fight against any Taiwan independence bid.

2022-05-31 China sends 30 warplanes into Taiwan air defence zone

The incursions come days after US President Joe Biden issued a strong warning to China over Taiwan.

2022-05-23 Biden vows to defend Taiwan in apparent US policy shift

The US leader warned China against invading the island, likening such a move to Russia's war in Ukraine.

2022-04-25 Will Taiwan's banks stay stuck in a '1980s' time warp?

How the pandemic may have jolted an old-fashioned banking industry to make changes.

2022-03-03 Taiwan: Massive power outage affects five million households

The blackout reportedly happened after an accident at a power plant in southern Taiwan.

2022-02-11 China halts Lithuania beef, dairy and beer imports amid Taiwan row

The move may bolster a European Union case against China, which alleges discriminatory trade practices.

2022-01-12 A really simple guide to China-Taiwan relations

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all

2022-01-06 Taiwan setting up $200m Lithuania fund amid China row

China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there.

2022-01-05 Taiwan buys 20,000 bottles of Lithuania rum destined for China

Taiwan later urged locals to buy rum, posting recipes for rum-infused cocktails.

2021-12-13 Nicaragua receives China vaccines after cutting ties with Taiwan

The Central American nation cut all diplomatic ties with Taiwan last week in favour of China relations.

2021-12-10 Nicaragua cuts ties with Taiwan in favour of Beijing

It comes as the US State Department called for democracies to "expand engagement with Taiwan".

2021-10-22 Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks

His comments are an apparent departure from the long-held US policy of "strategic ambiguity".

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