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Party mouthpiece accuses Taiwan’s DPP of meddling in Hong Kong
People’s Daily publishes commentary that describes the Democratic Progressive Party as a ‘black hand’ that is ‘destabilising’ Hong Kong.
‘Ugly face’: U.S. and China trade barbs in Myanmar as South China Sea rift deepens
China's embassy in Myanmar on Sunday accused the United States of “outrageously smearing” the country and driving a wedge with its Southeast Asian neighbors over the contested South China Sea and Hong Kong, as tensions mount between the superpowers.
Three in Taiwan’s Hong Kong office forced out over ‘one-China’ declaration
It is understood the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office plans to continue operating in the city, though it is now left with only one director-level staffer.
U.S. aircraft carriers return to South China Sea amid rising tensions
For the second time in two weeks, the United States has deployed two aircraft carriers to the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said on Friday, as China and the United States accuse each other of stoking tensions in the region.
US Air Force surveillance plane spotted off south coast of China
E-8C aircraft seen reconnoitring near Guangdong province for third time this week, South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative says.
Hong Kong demands Taiwan officials sign 'one China' document for visa renewal, source says
Taiwanese officials in Hong Kong have been told their visas will not be renewed unless they sign a document supporting Beijing's claim to Taiwan under its "one China" policy, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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Beijing’s sanctions on Lockheed Martin diplomatic, not damaging
US arms supplier does almost no business with mainland China so unspecified punishment unlikely to hit its bottom line.
Xi’s call to Singapore: a subtle ‘reminder’ about the South China Sea?
To some, the Chinese leader’s call to Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong seemed a routine post-election call. To others it seemed a warning against siding with the United States.
China reports skin disease outbreaks in cattle due to virus
China is facing outbreaks of a debilitating virus in cattle that causes a condition called 'lumpy skin disease', following an incident on a farm in the eastern province of Zhejiang this week, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
China to sanction Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sale
China will sanction Lockheed Martin for involvement in the latest U.S. arms sale to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, Beijing said on Tuesday, adding tension to its troubled relationship with the United States.
US sends surveillance aircraft to Chinese coast as Taiwan drills start
The E-8C was spotted near the Guangdong coast on Monday as the Taiwanese military started its annual training exercise.
Taiwan tests defences against mainland China invasion in annual war games
Five-day drill began with simulated PLA missile attacks targeting command centres, airports and military bases, source says.
Exclusive: Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $1 billion in India, sources say
Foxconn plans to invest up to $1 billion to expand a factory in southern India where the Taiwanese contract manufacturer assembles Apple iPhones, two sources said.
Taiwan hails defensive capability after US approves sale of missile upgrade
US$620 million deal ‘demonstrates the importance attached to our national defence security’, Taiwanese defence ministry says.
Undeterred by coronavirus, China takes influence campaign online to win Taiwan hearts
As the coronavirus pandemic all but halts travel across the Taiwan Strait, China is taking its campaign pushing for "reunification" with Taiwan to the virtual world of live broadcasts, online conferences and video-making competitions.
Taiwan will reopen Guam office, a sign of stronger ties with the US
US island territory is strategically important in the Pacific and will position Taiwan officials near its key remaining allies in the region.
Taiwan expels 2 mainland Chinese TV reporters over political talk shows
The journalists, who are from the Southeast Television in the mainland province of Fujian, must leave Taiwan on Friday morning.
Outflanked by China in Africa, Taiwan eyes unrecognised Somaliland
Taiwan and Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland will establish representative offices in each other's capitals, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Wednesday, a step guaranteed to anger Beijing.
U.S. FCC issues final orders declaring Huawei, ZTE national security threats
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday formally designated Chinese's Huawei Technologies Co and ZTE Corp as posing threats to U.S. national security, a declaration that bars U.S. firms from tapping an $8.3 billion government fund to purchase equipment...