Taiwan

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Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. It is located at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The territories controlled by the ROC consist of 168 islands with a combined area of 36,193 square kilometres. The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, has an area of 35,808 square kilometres, with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanized population is concentrated. The capital, Taipei, forms along with New Taipei City and Keelung the largest metropolitan area. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries.

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Taiwan 'Vigilant' Amid Respiratory Disease Outbreak in China Taiwan 'Vigilant' , Amid Respiratory Disease , Outbreak in China. 'Newsweek' reports that Taiwan remains vigilant as China battles a surge in respiratory illnesses that has overloaded hospitals in.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 day ago

Taiwan’s Strategy to Counter a Chinese Invasion \| Oneindia News Beijing sees Taiwan as its own territory and has openly threatened to take it over by force. Washington is the island's biggest arms supplier, but Taiwanese authorities are also keen to show what they.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:59Published 4 days ago

China increases military activity around Taiwan just days after Biden-Xi summit \| Oneindia Taiwan has reported renewed Chinese military activity including nine aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait and warships carrying out “combat readiness patrols”. Taiwan.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 1 week ago

Taiwan envoy says he's hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions in the Asia-Pacific region US President Joe Biden is heading back to Washington after attending the annual summit for Asian leaders that was hosted this year in San Francisco. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

White House Says Biden's Meeting With Xi Was Largely Successful White House Says , Biden's Meeting With Xi , Was Largely Successful. White House Says , Biden's Meeting With Xi , Was Largely Successful. On November 15, United States President Joe Biden met face.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden-Xi Jinping meeting: All eyes on APEC meet in San Francisco \| Oneindia News US President Joe Biden said that China has 'real problems.' He made the statement while speaking at a fundraiser in San Francisco on the eve of his meeting with Xi Jinping. The leaders of the world's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:02Published 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Showdown Expected in Upcoming Face-to-Face Between Biden and Xi Taiwan Showdown Expected , in Upcoming Face-to-Face , Between Biden and Xi. Taiwan Showdown Expected , in Upcoming Face-to-Face , Between Biden and Xi. On November 15, United States President Joe.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

Global Dynamics in Flux: Impact and Opportunities for India Amidst Biden-Xi Meeting\| Oneindia Strategic Shifts: Biden-Xi Meeting navigates global crises while India engages in the 2+2 Dialogue with the US. As leaders discuss trade, Taiwan, and transnational challenges, India's deepening.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:18Published 2 weeks ago

Biden and Xi Jinping to meet; White House wants to resume military ties with China \| Oneindia News President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday in California for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught U.S.-Chinese relations in the first engagement in a year between the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:03Published 2 weeks ago

Taiwan detects 43 Chinese warplanes around island \| China-Taiwan Conflict \| Oneindia News China sent 43 warplanes and seven naval vessels near the island of Taiwan in 24 hours, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:06Published on November 1, 2023

Russia Warns Rising Tension With the West Could Result in Clash of Nuclear Powers Russia Warns Rising , Tension With the West , Could Result in Clash of Nuclear Powers. On October 30, Russia's defense minister accused the United States of escalating tensions, threatening an open.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on October 31, 2023

Thailand to waive Visa requirements for Indians to draw more tourists \| Oneindia News Planning to visit Thailand? Well, this is the best time. With peak tourism season almost here, Thailand tourism has good news for Indian tourists. The Thailand government has decided to waive visa.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:26Published on October 31, 2023

Israel War \| How Hillary Clinton was Confronted by A Man in Audience \| Oneindia News Hillary Clinton Gets Confronted Over Funding for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine. At an event in the US, a man in the audience calls her out over WWIII. Watch. #IsraelWar Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:44Published on October 25, 2023

Typhoon Koinu brushes past Taiwan with lashing rain; 190 people hurt \| Oneindia News A category four cyclone has produced one of the strongest wind gusts ever recorded worldwide, and injured almost 200 people as it crossed the southern tip of Taiwan early on Thursday. Typhoon Koinu.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published on October 5, 2023

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Fire and explosions at golf ball factory kill at least five A fire and explosions at a golf ball factory in Taiwan have killed at least five people and injured over a hundred more, officials have said. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2023
Taiwan 'not for sale': Minister hits back at Elon Musk over China sovereignty comments Taiwan has insisted it is "not for sale" in response to Elon Musk's claim the country was an integral part of China. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2023
India’s military studying options for any China war on Taiwan India is reportedly studying potential responses to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, following discreet inquiries from the US on how India could contribute in the event of a war. The study, commissioned.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 8, 2023

Japan joins India and China's neighbours in rejecting Beijing's new map Japan, along with India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan, has protested against China's new map that includes the disputed Senkaku Islands. Tokyo has lodged a strong protest, urging.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 6, 2023
Not just India, China's new map irks other countries too India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam have all rejected China's recent release of a map that claims most of the South China Sea and other disputed territories. China's map shows Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 1, 2023
China includes Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin in its new 'standard map' China has released its official “standard map,” including state of Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region as part of its territory. Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea have also been.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 29, 2023

Foxconn to pump in fresh Rs 3,300cr into Telangana unit Less than three months after it broke ground for its accessories manufacturing facility in Telangana, Taiwanese electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn Group has announced the infusion of another Rs.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 12, 2023
The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy The 1975 has said it has cancelled shows in Taiwan and Indonesia - a day after Malaysia banned it from performing there after its frontman kissed a male bandmate on stage and criticised the country's.. Sky News - Published on July 23, 2023
Rare deep sea oarfish known as 'harbinger of doom' spotted off Taiwan coast Divers off the northeast coast of Taiwan have filmed a rare encounter with a giant oarfish with large holes in its body. Sky News - Published on July 20, 2023
iPhone maker Foxconn proposes to set up Rs 8,800 crore manufacturing plant in Karnataka Days after exiting the $19.5 billion Vedanta chip plan in India, Taiwan-based Foxconn has proposed to set up a Rs 8,800 crore supplementary plant in Karnataka.Karnataka's large and medium industries.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2023

Foxconn-Vedanta chip deal off: Friendly fight between Congress’s Jairam Ramesh and BJP’s Amit Malviya Unlike on previous occasions, a friendly fight took place between Congress communication chief Jairam Ramesh and BJP information technology head Amit Malviya over Taiwan-based Foxconn withdrawing from.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 12, 2023
Never trust manufactured headlines: Congress after Foxconn withdraws from Vedanta joint venture As Foxconn decided to pull out of the semi-conductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta, the Congress took a swipe at the BJP, saying "whether Gujarat Model or 'New India' never trust the.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2023
China sends warships and jets near Taiwan as top US official visits Beijing China has sent warships and fighter planes close to Taiwan during a visit by US treasury secretary Janet Yellen to Beijing aimed at easing strained relations. Sky News - Published on July 8, 2023	Taiwan has 'enormous appetite' to expand ties with India: Taiwanese foreign minister Wu Taiwan has an 'enormous appetite' to expand ties with India and firming up the proposed free trade agreement between the two sides will be a "big encouragement" for Taiwanese companies to set up.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 28, 2023
India-US relationship goes over the moon The two sides also stepped up cooperation in the critical semiconductor manufacturing field currently dominated by Taiwan, South Korea, and China, with a slew of US companies pledging investment in.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 22, 2023	Sunak rejects calls from Truss to fast-track Taiwan's entry to trading bloc Rishi Sunak has rejected Liz Truss's calls for Taiwan to be fast-tracked into a trans-Pacific trading bloc. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2023
Dig at Liz Truss over Taiwan visit where she will tell West to 'get real' on military aid The Government has taken a swipe at Liz Truss ahead of a high-profile trip to Taiwan where she is set to urge a tougher line towards China. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2023	Truss to visit Taiwan in 'solidarity' over increasing threats from China Liz Truss will visit Taiwan next week to give a speech about democracy in the face of "increasingly aggressive behaviour from China". Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023
Taiwan claims China is getting ready to 'launch a war' China seems to be getting "ready to launch a war" against Taiwan, according to a senior politician from the island nation. Sky News - Published on April 12, 2023	Taiwanese rush to buy anti-Xi Jinping badge of Winnie the Pooh being punched People in Taiwan are rushing to buy anti-Xi Jinping badges being worn by their air force pilots. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2023
US and Philippines holding biggest combat drills in decades after China-Taiwan standoff The US and the Philippines are holding their largest combat drills in decades after China conducted mock air and sea attacks off the coast of Taiwan. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2023	China and Taiwan ships stand-off near sensitive buffer zone Nearly 20 military ships - about 10 Chinese and 10 Taiwanese - are involved in a stand-off near the Taiwan Strait's sensitive median line, Reuters reports. Sky News - Published on April 9, 2023
China begins military drills near Taiwan - after island's leader met with US speaker China has begun three days of military exercises around Taiwan in retaliation for a meeting between the US House of Representatives speaker and the president of the self-ruled island claimed by.. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2023	Taiwan faces 'unprecedented challenges' as US welcomes president despite China's warnings Taiwan's peace and democracy are facing "unprecedented challenges", its president has said, on a visit to the US which will anger China. Sky News - Published on April 5, 2023
Setback for Taiwan as Honduras abandons it in favour of China Honduras has cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan so it can begin a relationship with China. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2023	Russian invasion of Ukraine and China's aggression over Taiwan threaten to create a world 'defined by danger', PM warns Russia's war in Ukraine and China's aggression over Taiwan threaten to create a world "defined by danger, disorder and division", the UK prime minister has warned. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2023
Dwight Howard Ejected After Wild Skirmish In Taiwan League Game Former NBA star Dwight Howard was ejected from a Taiwan basketball league game over the weekend ... after members from both teams got into a wild skirmish on the court. It all went down on Sunday ..... TMZ.com - Published on February 22, 2023	Taiwan invasion by China would cause 'major blow to high-tech supply chain' If China invaded Taiwan there would be major impacts across the global high-tech supply chain "in weeks", according to the chief executive of one of the most important companies involved in making.. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2023
The remote place with a unique insight into a potentially perilous standoff We set off before dawn to drive to Taiwan's most southern point. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2023	China 'more likely' to invade Taiwan and attack could come in 2027 - island's foreign minister Taiwan's foreign minister has said he believes China is now "more likely" to invade Taiwan to distract from leader Xi Jinping's domestic problems. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2023
Taiwan will extend length of compulsory military service amid growing pressure from China Taiwan is preparing to extend the length of compulsory military service from four months to one year, according to a senior government official. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2022	China launches its largest incursion into Taiwan's air defence zone China has launched its largest incursion yet into Taiwan's air defence zone, the Taiwanese government has said. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2022
MPs to visit Taiwan in move likely to anger China MPs on a prominent Commons committee are visiting Taiwan this week, in a move likely to anger Beijing amid strained UK relations with China. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2022	Eye on trade ties, Taiwan minister to visit next week IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2022

Taiwan

Country in East Asia

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