Taiwan

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Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, 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 (13,974 sq mi). The main island of Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa, has an area of 35,808 square kilometres (13,826 sq mi), with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanised population is concentrated. The capital, Taipei, forms along with New Taipei City and Keelung the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Other major cities include Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, and Taoyuan. With 23.45 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries in the world.

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China vows 'fight to the end' to stop Taiwan independence Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:21Published 2 weeks ago

China ‘won’t hesitate to start war' over Taiwan, Beijing tells US \| Oneindia News*International News Today, China's defence minister warned his US counterpart that Beijing will ‘not hesitate to start a war’ if Taiwan declares independence; Today, protests erupted outside the Mecca Masjid in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:08Published 3 weeks ago

No Comment videos of the week A Taiwan man invented a stroller for fish, tightrope walker Nathan Paulin broke a new world record at Mont-Saint-Michel, a giant work of street art representing Saint Javelin has emerged in Kyiv, and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published on May 28, 2022

Taiwan high-tech showcase Computex opens in Taipei One of Asia's largest computer trade shows, Computex, kicks off in Taiwan's capital city Taipei after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19, as the island looks to solidify its position in the high tech.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 24, 2022

Taiwan man invents stroller for fish to 'explore other worlds' Jerry Huang's aquatic pets rarely feel like two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl because they get to go for regular strolls. In Taiwan's Taichung City, Huang can be seen pushing his latest invention:.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 24, 2022

US Would Respond 'Militarily' If China Attacked Taiwan, Biden Says US Would Respond 'Militarily' If China Attacked Taiwan, , Biden Says. President Joe Biden made the remarks while in Tokyo on May 23 during a news conference. Biden was asked if he was "willing to.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on May 23, 2022

US President Joe Biden warns China regarding actions in Taiwan\| Oneindia News US President Joe Biden on Monday said that US forces would defend Taiwan militarily if China attempted to take control of the self-ruled island by force #JoeBiden #China #BreakingNews Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:34Published on May 23, 2022

Taiwanese President Rebukes California Shooting Taiwanese President , Rebukes California Shooting. NPR reports Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen condemned the recent shooting at a Taiwanese church in California. As the shooter reportedly.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on May 17, 2022

Threat of Nuclear War Between US and China Exacerbated by War in Ukraine Threat of Nuclear War , Between U.S. and China , Exacerbated by War in Ukraine. 'Newsweek' reports that both the United States and China have recently made comments that have stressed the.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on May 6, 2022

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At least 46 killed and dozens injured as blaze engulfs Taiwan residential tower At least 46 people have been killed and dozens injured after a fire broke out in a 13-storey residential building in southern Taiwan. Sky News - Published on October 14, 2021
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China flies record number of warplanes toward Taiwan in show of strength China sent a record 56 planes towards Taiwan, continuing its sustained military harassment of the self-ruled island. Sky News - Published on October 4, 2021	Taiwan angered after Beijing flies 38 fighter jets into its airspace - the largest ever incursion More than three dozen Chinese fighter jets have flown into Taiwan airspace in the largest ever incursion by Beijing into the island nation's defence zone. Sky News - Published on October 2, 2021
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John Cena mocked for apologising to China for saying Taiwan is a country John Cena has made an apology to China after he referred to Taiwan as a country while promoting the next Fast & Furious film. Sky News - Published on May 26, 2021	Covid-19: Taiwan bars arrivals from India amid coronavirus crisis The Indian variant of the virus has reached at least 17 countries, including Britain, Iran and Switzerland, spurring several to close their borders to those travelling from India. IndiaTimes - Published on May 3, 2021
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India tests Chinese sensitivities on Taiwan IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2021	Taiwan prosecutors seek arrest of truck owner in crash that killed 50 Prosecutors in Taiwan want to arrest the owner of an unmanned truck that rolled onto a rail track killing 50 people and injuring 178. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2021
At least 36 killed after train derails in Taiwan At least 36 people have died after a train derailed in eastern Taiwan, the transport ministry has said. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2021	India donates Rs 1.5 million to Taiwan to boost cooperation in traditional medicine as per Southbound Policy Taiwan's representative office in the South Asian country spent years promoting exchanges between the traditional medicine sectors of the two sides. DNA - Published on February 27, 2021
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Amid talk of India-Taiwan trade pact, Beijing says respect ‘one-China’ stand IndiaTimes - Published on October 20, 2020	Taiwan's new envoy to India Baushuan Ger arrives, to take charge shortly In 1995, the two countries established representative offices in each other's capitals, namely the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (TECC) for the Republic Of China (Taiwan) in New Delhi.. DNA - Published on October 20, 2020
Eye on China, Taiwan thanks ‘friends in India’ IndiaTimes - Published on October 11, 2020	'Indian media free to report on any issue it deems fit,' MEA reminds China on objections to calling Taiwan country The remarks come in the wake of China's advice to journalists in India to observe the "one-China" principle after newspapers carried advertisements for Taiwan's national day. DNA - Published on October 9, 2020
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