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Taiwan records first omicron case in traveller from Africa

Taiwan has recorded its first case of the omicron variant in a passenger who recently travelled to the southern African country of Eswatini, health officials said Saturday

13 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan air defence identification zone

Thirteen Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday.This came on the day Nicaragua severed ties with Taiwan and established diplomatic relations with China.The 13 Chinese planes entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ, with a sortie of two H-6 bombers and a Y-8 electronic warfare plane breaking off and intruding deep into the southeastern ADIZ.The other 10 aircraft were a Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane, a KJ-500 third-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW & C) plane, and six Shenyang J-16 and two Chengdu J-10 fighter jets, Focus Taiwan reported citing Taiwan's defence ministry.In response, Taiwan scrambled a combat air patrol, sent radio warnings, and deployed air defense missile systems to track the Chinese military fleet, the MND said.China has been regularly sending warplanes into Taiwan air defence zone.Taiwan's defence ministry has been publishing information about such flights since Sept. 17 last year, amid a growing

Severance of ties with Taiwan does not reflect Nicaraguan people's will: US

The decision of the Nicaraguan government to sever the relations with Taiwan does not reflect the will of the Nicaraguan people, US State Department said on Thursday (local time).This statement was issued after Nicaragua announced cutting off ties with Taiwan and recognized the island as a part of the People's Republic of China."The Ortega-Murillo regime has announced it has severed diplomatic relations and ended official contact with Taiwan, but the sham election on November 7 did not provide it with any mandate to remove Nicaragua from the family of American democracies," US Department of State spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement on Thursday."Without the mandate that comes with a free and fair election, Ortega's actions cannot reflect the will of the Nicaraguan people, who continue to struggle for democracy and the ability to exercise their human rights and fundamental freedoms," he added.On Thursday, Foreign Minister Denis Moncada said in a televised announcement, said the ..

China laying mines, dropping bombs in Taiwan Strait to deter US, allies

China has increased the range of its military exercises near the Taiwan Strait in an effort to show force and attempt to deter the US and its allies from intervening to protect Taiwan.

Taiwan loses diplomatic ally Nicaragua to China as tensions rise

Taiwan has lost Nicaragua as a diplomatic ally after the Central American country said it would officially recognise only China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory. The Nicaraguan government issued a statement Thursday announcing the change and Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the news Friday morning. The Government of the Republic of Nicaragua declares that it recognizes that... in the world there is only one China. The People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government that represents all China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory, the Nicaraguan statement read. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed sadness and regret and said it would immediately recall its diplomatic staff. The move leaves Taiwan with 14 countries globally that recognise it. The Nicaraguan government is meeting with the Chinese government in the northern city of Tianjin in China on Friday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. China ha

Chinese military plane enters Taiwan's defence zone, 7th intrusion in Dec

Amid the growing military incursions from Beijing, a Chinese military spotter plane on Wednesday entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ), marking the seventh intrusion this month.As reported by Taiwan News, a single People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) plane flew into Taiwan's ADIZ.In response to the intrusion, Taiwan sent aircraft, broadcast radio warnings, and deployed air defence missile systems to monitor the ASW aircraft, said Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).This came as Beijing claims sovereignty over the democratic island and has increased military incursions in Taiwan.The incident came a day after nine Chinese military planes incurred into ADIZ. On Monday, at least four Chinese military planes had also incurred into Taiwan.Meanwhile, at least 13 Chinese military planes have made incursions this month in Taiwan's identification zone, including seven spotter planes and six fighter jets, reported Taiwan ...

US reiterates support to Taiwan amid increasing Chinese military incursions

Amid increasing China's military incursions in Taiwan, US Secretary of Commerce Gina M Raimondo on Monday reiterated Washington's support to Taipei

Taiwan warns those planning to attend Strait Forum, says it's not 'orderly'

Taiwan has warned those who would attend the Strait Forum calling that as not a regular "orderly event"

Pentagon says US ready to support Taiwan in face of China's military rise

China is rapidly strengthening its nuclear capabilities, but US is prepared for competition and will also work on supporting Taiwan's ability to defend itself, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said

US, EU interested in cooperating with Taiwan based on 'One China' policy

The US and the EU are interested in deepening cooperation with Taiwan based on the "one-China" policy and maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Strait

India's policy on Taiwan clear, consistent: External Affairs minister in RS

India's policy on Taiwan is clear and consistent and it is focused on promoting interactions in areas of trade, investment and tourism among others, said MEA V Muraleedharan in Rajya Sabha

US, EU to discuss Taiwan during their high-level dialogue on China

During the high-level US and European Union dialogue on China, both sides are slated to discuss issues associated with the security of Taiwan

Taiwan calls for Winter Olympics boycott due to China's human rights abuses

Owing to China's human rights violation in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, Taiwanese legislators from New Power Party have made a call to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

China lashes out at Shinzo Abe over former leader's Taiwan warning

China lashed out at Shinzo Abe Wednesday after the former Japanese prime minister warned of the serious security and economic consequences of any Chinese military action against the self-ruled island

Former PM Abe says Japan, US could not stand by if China attacked Taiwan

Tensions over Chinese-claimed Taiwan have risen as President Xi Jinping seeks to assert his country's sovereignty claims against the democratically ruled island

Taiwan to appoint representative in Guam base despite Chinese threats

Taiwan informed that a military attache will soon be appointed in Guam Island of the US, amid the military threats by China.

Amid growing threat from China, Lithuanian delegation arrives in Taiwan

Amid an increase in the military threats from China, a parliamentary delegation from Lithuania landed in Taiwan on Sunday to attend the 2021 Open Parliament Forum

Taiwan says China is retaliating against nations seeking ties with it

Taiwan on Sunday denounced China for taking retaliatory measures against countries that seek to develop ties with Taipei

China's military activities near Taiwan could risk 'miscalculation': Report

Taiwan had split from China after the end of the civil war in 1949 and has since been governing independently

US lawmakers' visit to Taipei irks China as tensions rise in Taiwan Strait

Chinese Embassy in Washington warned the US Congress delegates against their present Taiwan visit, amid rising tension in the Taiwan Strait.