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British bird group issues gag order over Taiwan-China issue
A British-based wild bird body has issued a gag order telling employees not to comment on its decision to expel a Taiwan conservation group that refused to sign a document related to the Chinese-claimed island's political position.
Taiwan scrambles jets as 18 Chinese planes buzz during U.S. visit
Taiwan scrambled fighter jets on Friday as 18 Chinese aircraft buzzed the island, crossing the sensitive midline of the Taiwan Strait, in response to a senior U.S. official holding talks in Taipei.
Exclusive: U.S. pushes arms sales surge to Taiwan, needling China - sources
The United States plans to sell as many as seven major weapons systems, including mines, cruise missiles and drones to Taiwan, four people familiar with the discussions said, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on China.
China's SMIC applies to renew licence to supply Huawei: state media
China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) has asked for approval from the United States to continue supplying Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, state media outlet Beijing News reported on Tuesday, citing the company.
Taiwan conservationists say kicked out of global bird group in China row
(This September 15 story corrects to show general assembly was held by Chinese Wild Bird Federation, not Birdlife, in paragraph 10)
Taiwan says it has Vatican assurances on China accord
The Vatican has asked Taiwan not to worry about the extension of a deal between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops as it was a religious matter and not a diplomatic one, the island's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Even China’s Friends in Taiwan Are Angry After CCTV Anchor Gaffe
Taiwan’s main opposition party will boycott a key forum for talks over unification with China, the latest indication of strained ties across the strait -- even among those Beijing has traditionally viewed as allies.
China calls Hong Kong people arrested at sea 'separatists'
The 12 Hong Kong people arrested at sea by mainland authorities last month were separatists, a spokeswoman for China's foreign ministry said on Sunday, in response to her U.S. counterpart's characterisation of the arrest as a deterioration of human rights.
China warns against travel to Czech Republic amid tensions over Taiwan
Beijing cites increase in coronavirus cases in European country as reason for caution.
Taiwan reports multiple Chinese fighters to its southwest
Multiple Chinese fighter jets entered airspace to Taiwan's southwest on Wednesday, said the island's defence ministry, describing it as a destabilising action which threatened regional peace.
US expected to step up surveillance as China continues naval drills
A series of US spy planes have been detected around China’s coast, including one near the area where the latest drill will take place.
Eyeing China, Taiwan urges alliance against 'aggressive actions'
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Tuesday for an alliance of democracies to defend against "aggressive actions" and protect freedom, alluding to Chinese actions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait as major threats to regional stability.
China to hold more military drills off northeast, east coasts
China will hold further military exercises from Monday along its northeast and eastern coast, the government said, the latest in a series of unusual back-to-back drills against a backdrop of rising regional tension.
Czech president tries to tamp down China anger after speaker's Taiwan trip
President Milos Zeman sought on Sunday to defuse a row with China over a visit by the head of the Czech Senate to Taiwan, calling the speaker's trip a "boyish provocation".
Taiwan unveils new-look passports to avoid ‘China confusion’
Island changes name in English on documents to be introduced next year.
Solomons province pushes for independence in 'China switch' fallout
The large Solomon Islands province of Malaita said it will conduct an independence referendum after rejecting the Pacific nation's decision last year to cut its association with Taiwan and establish formal ties with China.
China tells US to stop building relationship with Taiwan
De facto embassy makes announcement after Taiwanese president says she will lift a ban on American beef and pork imports.
Special Report: Pentagon's latest salvo against China's growing might - Cold War bombers
On July 21, two U.S Air Force B-1B bombers took off from Guam and headed west over the Pacific Ocean to the hotly contested South China Sea. The sleek jets made a low-level pass over the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and its escorting fleet, which was exercising nearby...
U.S. increases support for Taiwan, says to counter rising China pressure
The United States said on Monday it was establishing a new bilateral economic dialogue with Taiwan, an initiative it said was aimed at strengthening ties with Taipei and supporting it in the face of increasing pressure from Beijing.
US moves bolstering Taiwan are meant to ‘restore balance’, US diplomat says
Recent visits, agreements, US diplomatic support and military sales to Taipei are deemed an ‘adjustment’ in response to Chinese aggression by David Stilwell, assistant secretary of state for East Asia and the Pacific.
