China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan row
Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in its country, a move which has angered China. from: BBC News
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Europe, Taiwan Inch Closer as Distrust of Beijing Grows
Talks between European lawmakers and Taiwanese officials point to Europe’s increasing willingness to strengthen relations, despite Beijing’s threats. From: New York Times
Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks
His comments are an apparent departure from the long-held US policy of “strategic ambiguity”. from: BBC News
Taiwan Couple Are Suspected of Negligent Homicide in Building Fire
Prosecutors accused a woman of leaving a burning incense coil unattended in the building in Kaohsiung. Her partner was accused of failing to remind her to douse the coil before leaving. From: New York Times
Ros Atkins on… China-Taiwan Tensions
Ros Atkins examines why tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over recent weeks. from: BBC News
A Last-Chance ‘Ghost’ Building in Taiwan Becomes a Deathtrap for Many
“I had no choice but to live here,” said one resident who survived a blaze that killed 46 of her neighbors and raised questions about lax safety standards. From: New York Times
Taiwan Building Fire Kills at Least 46
Dozens more were injured after a blaze broke out at a 13-story building in the southern port city of Kaohsiung. From: New York Times
Kaohsiung: Fire at Taiwan tower block kills at least 46
Dozens of firefighters spend more than four hours to extinguish the blaze at the 13-storey building. from: BBC News
Amid U.S.-China Chill, Harvard Moves a Top Language Program to Taiwan
A university spokesman said the move had long been planned. The program’s director said the decision was based on a perceived lack of friendliness on the part of the host institution. From: New York Times
China-Taiwan tensions: We will not bow to Beijing pressure, says leader
Tsai Ing-wen’s speech comes a day after China’s President Xi vowed to complete “reunification”. from: BBC News
U.S. and China Enter Dangerous Territory Over Taiwan
The self-ruled island has moved to the heart of deepening discord and rivalry between the two superpowers, with the potential to ignite military conflagration and reshape the regional order. From: New York Times
China’s Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan
Responding to the remarks, Taiwan’s presidential office said its future lay in the hands of its people. from: BBC News
US deeply concerned over Taiwan-China tension
The US national security advisor speaks to the BBC with tensions between China and Taiwan at their worst in decades. from: BBC News
Biden says US and China will abide by Taiwan agreement
The announcement by President Biden comes amid escalating tensions between Taiwan and Beijing from: BBC News
Taiwan reports record number of Chinese planes in defence zone
Taiwan says 56 Chinese warplanes entered its air defence zone on Monday. from: BBC News
US ‘concerned’ by China’s incursion into Taiwan’s defence zone
China has flown some 93 military planes over Taiwan’s air defence zone. from: BBC News
In a Surge of Military Flights, China Tests and Warns Taiwan
For two straight days, Beijing sent a record number of planes near the island, Taiwan said, a display of strength that underscored Chinese demands for unification. From: New York Times
Taiwan says record 38 Chinese planes entered defence zone
It was China’s biggest-ever incursion and nuclear-capable bombers took part, Taipei says. from: BBC News
Taiwan seeks entry into key trade pact before China
Taiwan has warned that its application into the CPTPP could be affected should China join first. from: BBC News
Nineteen China planes entered defence zone – Taiwan
from: BBC News Taiwan says nuclear-capable bombers were among the jets that flew into the air defence zone.