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March 20, 2023, 1:17 PM

Speaker of Czech parliament's lower house to visit Taiwan

The speaker of the Czech Parliament’s lower house is set to visit Taiwan to boost mutual ties, a step that has angered China
March 20, 2023, 1:17 PM
Speaker of Czech parliament's lower house to visit Taiwan
March 8, 2023, 10:02 AM

Taiwan suspects Chinese ships cut islands’ internet cables

Residents of Taiwan's outlying islands near the Chinese coast have been without the internet for the past month
March 8, 2023, 10:02 AM
March 2, 2023, 5:54 AM

US approves selling Taiwan munitions worth $619 million

The U.S. has approved a round of arms sales to Taiwan consisting of $619 million worth of munitions for F-16 fighter jets
March 2, 2023, 5:54 AM
1 month ago

Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says China sent 25 warplanes and three warships toward the island on Wednesday, as tensions remain high between Beijing and Taipei's main backer Washington
1 month ago
Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island
1 month ago

CIA chief: China has some doubt on ability to invade Taiwan

President Xi told the military to “be ready by 2027” to invade Taiwan, CIA says.
1 month ago
1 month ago

China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties

China has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying military equipment to the self-governing island
1 month ago
China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties
1 month ago

China representative met with protests on visit to Taiwan

A visit by a Chinese official at the invitation of the Taiwanese capital’s newly elected China-friendly mayor has drawn protests on the self-ruled island
1 month ago
China representative met with protests on visit to Taiwan
1 month ago

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon found on northern island

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it found a Chinese weather balloon on one of its outlying islands, amid U.S. accusations that such craft have been dispatched worldwide to spy on Washington and its allies
1 month ago
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon found on northern island
1 month ago

Taiwan threatens to shoot down any Chinese balloons

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it will shoot down any suspected Chinese military object coming close to its shores but has yet to find balloons of the kind that have been brought down over and around American air space
1 month ago
2 months ago

Swiss lawmakers visit Taiwan, say they want closer ties

A group of Swiss lawmakers has met with Taiwan’s president and said their government wants to deepen political relations
2 months ago
Swiss lawmakers visit Taiwan, say they want closer ties
2 months ago

Taiwan's president says war with China 'not an option'

The Taiwanese president made the comment in a letter to Pope Francis.
2 months ago
3 months ago

German, Lithuanian lawmakers show support in Taiwan visit

Lithuanian lawmakers on a visit to Taiwan have taken aim at China, saying the world’s second largest economy tried to use all sorts of measures to change Lithuania’s decision to break diplomatic norms in warming up relations with the self-ruled island
3 months ago
German, Lithuanian lawmakers show support in Taiwan visit
4 months ago

Team of UK lawmakers visits Taiwan amid strained China ties

A group of British lawmakers is in Taiwan and scheduled to meet with President Tsai Ing-Wen and other politicians after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that the “golden era” of U.K.-China relations was over
4 months ago
Team of UK lawmakers visits Taiwan amid strained China ties
4 months ago

Taiwan president resigns as party leader after election loss

President Tsai resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
4 months ago
Taiwan president resigns as party leader after election loss
5 months ago

120,000 parade at Taiwan Pride celebration despite rain

Some 120,000 people paraded in the streets of Taipei despite the rainy weather in the city’s 20th annual Pride event celebrating the LGBTQ community Saturday
5 months ago
6 months ago

Hong Kong expats in Taiwan worry about tensions with China

ABC News' Bob Woodruff spoke with former Hong Kong residents who fled for Taiwan after China's crackdown, who are now concerned about the island's future.
6 months ago
Hong Kong expats in Taiwan worry about tensions with China
6 months ago

Taiwan becomes growing destination for Hong Kong residents looking for more freedom

Hong Kong residents have found refuge in Taiwan, but as tensions grow between the nation and the Chinese government, so does concerns among exhiles.
6 months ago
Taiwan becomes growing destination for Hong Kong residents looking for more freedom
7 months ago

Tensions escalate between Taiwan and China amid US visits

ABC News' Bob Woodruff traveled around Taiwan to speak with residents about U.S. delegations visiting the island and the historical context of Taiwan and China's tense relations.
7 months ago
Tensions escalate between Taiwan and China amid US visits
8 months ago

WH will communicate concerns to Beijing; Pentagon says China trying to 'manufacture' a Taiwan 'conflict'

The White House said Monday that it will communicate "directly" to Beijing its displeasure with China's recent military exercises as tensions rise higher over Taiwan
8 months ago
White House will communicate concerns to Beijing about maneuvers around Taiwan
8 months ago

Apple asks suppliers to follow labeling policy amid China-Taiwan tension

The tech giant has informed Taiwan that orders sent to China must follow customs labeling rules.
8 months ago
Apple asks suppliers to follow labeling policy amid China-Taiwan tension
8 months ago

US, China tensions rise after Pelosi trip to Taiwan

Following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, North Korea called her "the worst destroyer of international peace and stability," according to AP.
8 months ago
US, China tensions rise after Pelosi trip to Taiwan
8 months ago

Diplomatic and military tensions continue to rise in wake of Pelosi's Taiwan visit

The White House "summoned" China's ambassador Qin Gang over China's provocative actions, spokesperson John Kirby said in a statement.
8 months ago
Diplomatic, military tensions continue to rise in wake of Pelosi's Taiwan visit
8 months ago

China fires missiles near Taiwan in live-fire drills

ABC News’ national security and defense analyst Mick Milroy reacts to China firing missiles near Taiwan for the first time in nearly 30 years.
8 months ago
China fires missiles near Taiwan in live-fire drills
8 months ago

In South Korea, Pelosi vows support to denuclearize the North but avoids commenting on Taiwan, China

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with her South Korean counterpart in Seoul on Thursday but avoided making direct public comments on her Taiwan visit.
8 months ago
Pelosi vows support to denuclearize North Korea but avoids commenting on Taiwan
8 months ago

China fires missiles near Taiwan following Pelosi visit

China has launched missiles around Taiwan as a part of military drills in retaliation for the island hosting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
8 months ago
China fires missiles near Taiwan following Pelosi visit
8 months ago

Pelosi leaves Taiwan with strong message

ABC News contributor and former senior CIA field operative Darrell Blocker joins ABCNL to discuss House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial trip to Taiwan, despite China’s threats.
8 months ago
Pelosi leaves Taiwan with strong message
8 months ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

ABC News’ national security and defense analyst Mick Mulroy discusses the House speaker’s Asia trip and the concerning rhetoric from China over her visit to Taiwan.
8 months ago
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
8 months ago

Pelosi says US 'will not abandon' Taiwan as China orders live-fire drills

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei on Wednesday.
8 months ago
China orders live-fire drills as Pelosi says US 'will not abandon' Taiwan
8 months ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touches down in Taiwan despite China's warnings

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday despite repeated warnings not to from mainland China.
8 months ago
China to surround Taiwan for military drills in response to Pelosi's trip
8 months ago

Pelosi arrives in Taiwan for controversial visit

After intense threats from China, Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan, being the first House speaker to visit in 25 years. Her arrival could further strain relations between the U.S. and China.
8 months ago
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan for controversial visit
8 months ago

Pelosi arrives in Taiwan despite China’s warnings

ABC News’ Zohreen Shah and national security and defense analyst Mick Mulroy discuss U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan, the first for a top U.S. official in 25 years.
8 months ago
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan despite China’s warnings
8 months ago

Nancy Pelosi makes trip to Taiwan

China said the visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would cross a red line and Biden administration officials have warned against her visit.
8 months ago
Nancy Pelosi makes trip to Taiwan
8 months ago

Nancy Pelosi's long history of criticizing China, advocating for human rights

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a long history of criticizing China and advocating for human rights.
8 months ago
Nancy Pelosi's long history of criticizing China, advocating for human rights
8 months ago

Pelosi arrives in Taiwan despite China's warnings

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of a Congressional delegation landed at Taipei Songshan Airport in the Taiwanese capital at just after 10:40 p.m. local time.
8 months ago
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan despite China's warnings
8 months ago

Pelosi to visit Asia as China warns against trip to Taiwan

ABC News senior foreign correspondent Ian Pannell reports on tensions between the U.S. and rivals, China and Russia, on "This Week."
8 months ago
Pelosi to visit Asia as China warns against trip to Taiwan
1 year ago

What to know about the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan

There has been increasing "gray-zone" conflict across the strait.
1 year ago
What to know about the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan