Taiwan

Country in East Asia

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Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, lies between 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. It 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 combined territories under ROC control consist of 168 islands in total covering 36,193 square kilometres. The largest metropolitan area is formed by Taipei, New Taipei City, and Keelung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries.

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Taiwan's largest-ever Military Drills\| Taipei stares China in the eye\| Xi Jinping scared of invasion Taiwan is conducting its largest-ever 10-day Han Kuang military drills amid escalating threats from China. Featuring high-tech weaponry and rapid-response simulations, the exercises aim to defend the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:36Published 6 days ago

Taiwan tightens security after spy scandals, prompting rights concerns Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published 1 week ago

South China Sea BREAKING:Taiwan Sends Aircraft And Warships To ‘Counter’ China’s Rising Aggression China has intensified military pressure on Taiwan, with 14 aircraft and 9 naval vessels detected near its territory. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reports that 9 of the aircraft crossed the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published 1 week ago

Taiwan Declares War Against China? \|Unleashes US-Made Abrams Tanks In War Drills Amid China Threat In a bold display of military preparedness, Taiwan has launched large-scale live-fire drills under its annual "Han Kuang" military exercise. These drills, the biggest in the island's history, include.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:33Published 2 weeks ago

"WILL BOMB MOSCOW TO HELL": Leaked Trump-Putin Explosive Audio Reveals US Wanted World War 3 In a stunning revelation, a leaked audio clip from a private fundraiser has exposed the aggressive foreign policy approach of Donald Trump. The audio, first reported by CNN, allegedly captures Trump.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published 2 weeks ago

South China Sea Breaking: Taiwan Deploys HIMARS Unit To Target Deep Into China \| Xi Vows Retaliation South China Sea Breaking: In a significant escalation of defensive capabilities, Taiwan has officially formed its first combat-ready HIMARS rocket unit. This move is designed to strengthen deterrence.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published 2 weeks ago

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Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter 'authoritarian axis' of China and Russia Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter 'authoritarian axis' of China and Russia The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have been involved in prolonged territorial.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Czech Intelligence Report Reveal SHOCKING Details Of China’s ‘Dirty’ Plan For Taiwan Vice President A shocking Czech intelligence report has revealed that Chinese agents plotted a staged car crash to intimidate Taiwan’s Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-Khim during her 2024 visit to Prague. Described.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Powerful 6.4-Magnitute Quake Hit Taiwan’s East Coast \| Ring of Fire \| Watch A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Administration. The quake originated at a depth of 30.9 kilometers. As of now,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published on June 11, 2025

4 Personnel Injured in BLAST at U.S’ Kadena Air Base in Japan’s Okinawa An explosion at Japan’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa injured four Japanese Self-Defense Force (SDF) personnel during WWII ordnance disposal on Monday. The blast occurred inside the U.S.-controlled.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published on June 9, 2025

Trump Slams Xi as 'Hard to Deal With'; Launches Big Attack After Chip Crackdown, Taiwan Warning In a sharp late-night post, Donald Trump called Chinese President Xi Jinping "very tough and extremely hard to deal with," reigniting tensions between the U.S. and China. The statement comes days after.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:48Published on June 4, 2025

‘Hegseth touted the cold war…’ China BLASTS U.S In Response To Pete Hegseth's Speech In Singapore China has lashed out at U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following his remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he warned that China could imminently use military force against Taiwan... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on June 1, 2025

China Warns US After Pete Hegseth Hints at PLA Invasion of Taiwan by 2027; ‘Do Not Play With Fire…’ China has issued a stern warning to the United States after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Beijing is preparing for a potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027. The Chinese Foreign Ministry.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on May 31, 2025

‘China Won’t Invade Taiwan Under Trump…’, Says Pentagon Chief Hegseth, Warns Of Imminent Threat At the Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that China would not dare invade Taiwan while Donald Trump remains in office, warning that Beijing poses a real and possibly.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published on May 31, 2025

ASEAN Summit Boosts Trump To Deploy Deadly NMESIS Missiles Near Taiwan \| China’s Xinping ON ALERT Taiwan’s Defense Ministry detected eight PLA Navy ships operating near its waters, signaling a show of force by China. In addition, China launched satellites over central Taiwan, prompting heightened.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on May 29, 2025

South China Sea: China SLAMS US Of Using Philippines As Pawn \| Coast Guard Clash Near Sandy Cay Tensions surged near Sandy Cay on May 22 as Chinese Coast Guard vessels sideswiped and blasted Philippine research ships with water cannons. China slammed the mission as “illegal,” warning of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on May 24, 2025

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China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan and calls its president a 'parasite' China's military says it has begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2025

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China says US 'gravely backpedalled' over change to language around Taiwan China says the US has "gravely backpedalled" on its position on Taiwan after a government fact sheet was changed to remove a line on American opposition to independence for the breakaway province. Sky News - Published on February 17, 2025

Gas Explosion at Taiwan Mall Kills at Least 4, Injures 26, Video Shows Blast At least four people are dead following a suspected Thursday morning gas explosion at Taiwan's Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store. Video of the blast shows glass and debris violently ejecting from.. TMZ.com - Published on February 13, 2025
Gas explosion at department store in Taiwan kills at least four people At least four people have died in a gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2025
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Taiwanese actress dies aged 48 of flu-related illness Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has died at the age of 48, after contracting pneumonia that developed following the flu. Sky News - Published on February 3, 2025

Trump's pick for top cabinet job claims China will invade Taiwan by 2030 Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state has said he anticipates the US "will have to deal with" China invading Taiwan before the end of this decade. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2025
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Taiwan cheers boxer who won Olympic gold after gender row Lin Yu-ting and boxer Imane Khelif became the centre of a gender eligibility row that engulfed the Games. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2024	Lin secures medal amid eligibility row Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting becomes the second boxer at the centre of a gender eligibility row to secure a medal at the Paris Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2024
Lin wins controversial first bout at Paris Olympics Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting, whose inclusion in Paris 2024 has sparked controversy, wins her first bout of the Games. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2024	Typhoon Gaemi kills dozens and injures hundreds in Taiwan and Philippines At least 25 people have been killed in landslides and massive flooding after a typhoon swept through Taiwan and worsened monsoon rains in the Philippines. Sky News - Published on July 25, 2024
How India's growing ties with Tibet and Taiwan are rattling China India is enhancing its economic and technological collaboration with Taiwan, with a particular focus on the semiconductor industry. Taiwanese companies, including Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 24, 2024	'Modi ji won't be intimidated': Taiwan's reply as China objects to ties with India Taiwan dismisses China's criticism of PM Modi's message exchange with Taiwanese president as 'unreasonable interference'. Deputy foreign minister Tien Chung-kwang assures Modi and president won't be.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 18, 2024
US delegation arrives in Taiwan days after China military drills A US congressional delegation has touched down in Taiwan days after China launched military drills around the self-governed island. Sky News - Published on May 26, 2024	China's war games spark international alarm but collective eye roll in Taiwan In Keelung, about 30 minutes from Taiwan's capital Taipei, China's recent war games seem to promote a kind of collective eye roll. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2024
China launches mock missile strikes on Taiwan to 'punish' new president China has tested its ability to "seize power" by launching mock missile strikes on Taiwan and pretending to bomb foreign assets. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2024	Taiwan deploys forces to 'protect freedom' amid major China military drills China's military has launched two days of major drills around Taiwan, encircling the island with ships and fighter jets in the greatest escalation in tension across the Taiwan Strait since 2022. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2024
Taiwan's new president has a clear message as he continues difficult balancing act with China The inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, is more about handing over the baton than any dramatic change in policy for the island which is overshadowed by its large and powerful.. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2024	Thailand extends visa exemption plan for Indians to keep economy in check The Thailand government has approved a visa extension plan for Indian and Taiwanese tourists for an additional six months in an effort to boost its slow economy. The decision will permit travelers from.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2024
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In touch with two Indians missing after Taiwan earthquake: MEA Two Indian citizens who were reported missing following the earthquake in Taiwan have been found safe, confirmed Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of external affairs (MEA),.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 4, 2024	'Terrifying' aftershocks hit Taiwan after earthquake as search for missing continues "Terrifying" aftershocks have led to people sleeping in tents as the search for missing people continues following Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years. Sky News - Published on April 4, 2024
Video Shows Massive Boulders Crushing Cars After Taiwan Earthquake Dashcam footage capturing the Taiwan earthquake shows just how terrifying it was for those caught in it ... 'cause it sparked a rock slide, which crushed vehicles on the road down below. Check it out.. TMZ.com - Published on April 3, 2024	Taiwan Earthquake Broadcasters Unfazed As Studio Violently Shook The most powerful earthquake in Taiwan in a quarter century did not upend a national newscast, as the anchor plowed ahead as the studio was violently shaking. The video is crazy ... SET News was on the.. TMZ.com - Published on April 3, 2024
From leaning buildings to choppy pools: Videos capture moment Taiwan quake struck A series of videos have captured the moment Taiwan was struck by its most powerful earthquake in more than two decades. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2024

Taiwan

Country in East Asia

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