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Chinese army prepares for possible military invasion of Taiwan: Report
According to the Canada-based Kanwa Defence Review, satellite images show that both the Marine Corps and Rocket Force bases in Fujian and Guangdong have expanded
 "Chinese army prepares for possible military invasion of Taiwan: Report")
White House moves forward with drone and missile sales to Taiwan: Report
China considers Taiwan a wayward province that it has vowed to reunite with the mainland, by force if necessary
 "White House moves forward with drone and missile sales to Taiwan: Report")
China's call that Taiwan isn't a country starts backfiring for Beijing
For many in Taiwan today, the Republic of China seems like a historical relic with diminishing relevance for the democracy of 24 million people
 "China's call that Taiwan isn't a country starts backfiring for Beijing")
Posters wishing Taiwan on its national day come up near Chinese embassy
Posters wishing Taiwan on its national day on Saturday came up near the Chinese embassy here, but were removed by the New Delhi Municipal Council within hours, an official said
'Get Lost': Taiwan strongly reacts to China's note to Indian media
China's hackles were raised by advertisements placed in leading Indian newspapers by Taiwan's govt to mark the democratic, Chinese-claimed island's national day on Saturday
 "'Get Lost': Taiwan strongly reacts to China's note to Indian media")
Taiwan eyes doubling investments in Tamil Nadu, says official
Taiwan is eyeing to double the investments made by its companies in Tamil Nadu and is looking at generating one million new jobs in the Indian state
 "Taiwan eyes doubling investments in Tamil Nadu, says official")
Can China invade Taiwan? Here's what could happen if it really does
China and Taiwan have many reasons to avoid a war that could kill tens of thousands, devastate their economies and potentially lead to a nuclear conflict with the US and its allies
 "Can China invade Taiwan? Here's what could happen if it really does")
Chinese aircraft breach Taiwan airspace; raise risk of clash in the region
People's Liberation Army aircraft repeatedly breached the median line between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland last week, in the latest of a series of military exercises in the area
 "Chinese aircraft breach Taiwan airspace; raise risk of clash in the region")
Taiwan scrambles jets as China planes cross 'sensitive' region of island
China had earlier announced combat drills and denounced what it called collusion between the island, which it claims as part of its territory, and the US
 "Taiwan scrambles jets as China planes cross 'sensitive' region of island")
US envoy to United Nations has 'historic' meeting with Taiwan official
US Ambassador had lunch with Taiwan's top official in New York, a meeting she called historic to strengthen relations with the self-governing island that China claims as part of its territory
 "US envoy to United Nations has 'historic' meeting with Taiwan official")
Taiwan says Chinese warplanes entered its airspace twice in 2 days
Taiwan''s foreign ministry said Thursday that its military is fully aware of actions by China''s military aircraft and "responds effectively," without giving details
 "Taiwan says Chinese warplanes entered its airspace twice in 2 days")
Taiwan plans to issue new passports emphasising distinction with China
Despite the political divide, China continues to claim Taiwan as its own territory and has required foreign countries and multinational companies to refer to the island as a part of China
 "Taiwan plans to issue new passports emphasising distinction with China")
Women have been better leaders than men during the pandemic: Study
On average, the countries run by women suffered half as many deaths from Covid-19 as the nations governed by men, says study
 "Women have been better leaders than men during the pandemic: Study")
Taiwan tells Alibaba's e-commerce site Taobao site to re-register or leave
The commission was also concerned about information security as user data was sent back to China
 "Taiwan tells Alibaba's e-commerce site Taobao site to re-register or leave")
US envoy joins Taiwan President Ing-wen at military memorial service
Despite that lack of official ties, the United States is Taiwan's most important ally and weapons supplier.
US halts imports linked to Taiwan-based fishing vessel for second time
The global fishing industry has been plagued by labor abuses for years, with workers subjected to brutal treatment often with little or no pay
 "US halts imports linked to Taiwan-based fishing vessel for second time")
Taiwanese chipset unit looks at financial, strategic investment in India
MediaTek Ventures has invested, especially in the payment space, like in Paytm ($60 million) and its rival MobiKwik, but the number of transactions is small
 "Taiwanese chipset unit looks at financial, strategic investment in India")
Amid ongoing tensions with China, US signs deal to sell F-16 jets to Taiwan
The sale announced on Friday was first floated in 2019 and will reportedly be completed by the end of 2026
 "Amid ongoing tensions with China, US signs deal to sell F-16 jets to Taiwan")
Amid rising tensions with China, Taiwan unveils record defence budget
For decades, the Chinese government has claimed authority over Taiwan. Though Taiwan is not recognised by the UN, its government maintains a relationship with the US
 "Amid rising tensions with China, Taiwan unveils record defence budget")
Taiwan to increase defence spending as China details combat drills
China has stepped up its military activity near Taiwan, which it regards as a breakaway province
 "Taiwan to increase defence spending as China details combat drills")
