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First of four accused Taiwanese spies sentenced to prison in China
Retired professor Shih Cheng-ping given four-year term after ‘TV confession’ in October.
China weighs legal steps against 'diehard' supporters of Taiwan independence
China is considering drawing up a blacklist of "diehard" supporters of Taiwan's independence, the government said on Wednesday, which may see Beijing try to take legal steps against democratically-elected President Tsai Ing-wen.
Taiwan to protect sovereignty with new submarines amid China tensions
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday vowed to defend the democratic island's sovereignty with the construction of a new fleet of domestically-developed submarines, a key project supported by the United States to counter neighbouring China.
Romantic comedy, veteran actress win big at Chinese-language 'Oscars'
A veteran actress and a romantic comedy stole the limelight at this year's Golden Horse Awards, the Chinese-speaking world's version of the Oscars, in Taiwan on Saturday, with China largely absent for a second year following a dispute over politics.
Taiwan says Trump cabinet member to visit, angering China
The cabinet-level head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler, will visit Taiwan, the island's premier said on Friday, in what will be the third visit by a senior U.S. official since August, drawing anger from Beijing.
US actions could raise risk of Taiwan war, says Chinese military researcher
Zhou Bo from the PLA’s Academy of Military Science says Beijing does not want to use force to reunify island but it was worried about some US actions.
HK people detained in China send 'doubtful' letters from prison -families
Family members of some of the 12 Hong Kong people arrested by China at sea in August said on Thursday they have received their first letters from them, but they were suspicious of the praise for how well they have been treated in prison.
Pro-China TV station in Taiwan ordered off air over disinformation
Regulator says it will not renew licence of Chung T’ien Television after repeated violations
China's Xi to take spotlight at Asia-Pacific summit in Trump's absence
Fresh from the success of creating the world's largest free trade region, China's President Xi Jinping will be among the speakers on Thursday heralding a Asia-Pacific virtual summit that U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to skip.
Taiwan to shut down China-friendly tycoon's news channel
Taiwan refused on Wednesday to renew the license of a news channel widely seen as pro-China, effectively shutting it down, citing evidence of interference from a Beijing-friendly tycoon amid fears over China's campaign to win support on the island.
US bombers enter Chinese air defence zone as Beijing’s navy holds exercises
Chinese navy conducts simultaneous drills in various theatre commands.
Beijing prepares blacklist to target ‘diehard Taiwan separatists’
Idea first floated two years ago but given the go-ahead after a statement last week by Mike Pompeo, sources say.
Does potential Pentagon chief’s idea to sink China fleet in 72 hours suggest harder line?
Michele Flournoy, who is reportedly in the running for the top US defence job, suggested in June that a stronger American deterrence in the South China Sea might make the Chinese military think twice.
WHO drops censorship of words 'Taiwan' and 'China' on social media after backlash
Heath body says countries’ names had been blocked on their Facebook page because of an ‘onlsaught’ of cyber attacks
China's Rhodiola set to sell and test Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine
China's Tibet Rhodiola Pharmaceutical Holding announced a deal on Wednesday to manufacture, sell and test Russia's COVID-19 vaccine in China, hours after interim results showed it was 92% effective at protecting people from the disease.
China's Sinopharm says data 'better than expected" from unit's COVID-19 vaccine trials
China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) said on Wednesday the data from large-scale, late-stage clinical trials for its unit's COVID-19 vaccine are "better than expected".
China urges U.S. to stop increasing ties with Taiwan
China urged the United States on Wednesday to stop boosting ties with Taiwan, after Washington and Taipei announced they would hold economic talks this month that Taiwan's government described as a "major milestone" in relations.
U.S. to hold economic talks with Taiwan this month: Pompeo
U.S. Undersecretary of State Keith Krach, who angered China with a visit to Taipei in September, will lead economic talks with Taiwan this month, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday.
Pompeo Says Trump Team ‘Not Finished Yet’ With China Moves
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the U.S. is “not finished yet” when it comes to getting tough on China, with just over two months left in the Trump administration.
China fears Esper’s exit raises risk of accidents and US hardline action
Joint exercises this week between US marines and Taiwanese troops seen by Beijing as ‘challenging its bottom line’.
