China-Taiwan tensions

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visits Republic of China Military Academy, an officer training academy, for its 100th anniversary celebrations in Kaohsiung, Taiwan June 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ann Wang
China

China views Taiwan's 'elimination' as national cause, Taiwan president says

China says any move by Taiwan to declare formal independence would be grounds to attack the island. The government in Taipei says Taiwan is already an independent country, the Republic of China,...

Solider miniatures are seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo
Asia

Taiwan arrests former Chinese navy captain whose speedboat entered Taipei harbour

Solider miniatures are seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, 11 April, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Taiwan war games to simulate repelling a Chinese drill that turns into attack

Chief Petty Officers stand in formation on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt for a photo honoring the 125th birthday of the Navy Chief Petty Officer rate, in the Strait of Malacca April 1, 2018. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony J. Rivera/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Why the Indian Ocean could be China's Achilles' heel in a Taiwan war

Solider miniatures are seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, 11 April, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
China

China says aim of its drills near Taiwan is to combat 'arrogance' of separatists

Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside a military airplane in this illustration taken April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Taiwan urges China to stop 'destructive' military activities

FILE PHOTO: A Taiwanese flag flaps in the wind in Taoyuan, Taiwan, June 30, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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Japan elevates Taiwan security ties in move likely to rile China

A globe is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
China

China touts economic gains for Taiwan in co-development plan with Fujian

Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside a military airplane in this illustration taken April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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US trip pays off for Taiwan VP with China drills more 'thunder than rain'

Taiwan's Vice President William Lai speaks during a welcome dinner in Asuncion, Paraguay, in this handout picture released on August 15, 2023. Taiwan Presidential Office/Handout via REUTERS
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China military action to US stopover would be election interference, Taiwan VP says

Taiwan's Vice President William Lai speaks during a luncheon in New York City, New York, U.S., in this handout picture released on August 14, 2023. Taiwan Presidential Office/Handout via REUTERS
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Taiwan will not back down to threats, Taiwan VP says on US trip

A globe is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Why is China so angry about Taiwan president meeting US Speaker McCarthy?

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Analysis- China, Taiwan, US share interest in avoiding crisis over California visit