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October 4, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Work and travel resume across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon finally dissipates
Work, classes and flights resumed across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon brought torrential rainfall to the island but finally dissipated over a mountain range
October 4, 2024 at 11:34 AM
October 3, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Typhoon bringing heavy rain slowly heads toward Taiwan, where 4,000 have evacuated
An approaching typhoon bringing strong winds and torrential rainfall to Taiwan has killed two people and injured more than 100 people over the past few days while forcing thousands to evacuate from low-lying or mountainous areas
October 3, 2024 at 12:22 AM
5 months ago
The US is in a Cold War with China over control of Taiwan, expert says
Dmitri Alperovitch says another Cold War has started between the U.S. and China over control of Taiwan.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Senate passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: What's next?
The Senate on Tuesday passed a package to deliver $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
5 months ago
5 months ago
Leaders overseas react to US foreign aid package
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted out his thanks after U.S. legislators approved more American weaponry for Israel. Meanwhile, Israel launches new strikes in Southern Gaza.
5 months ago
5 months ago
House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports from Capitol Hill, where legislators passed the $95 billion package of aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies on Saturday.
5 months ago
5 months ago
House approves $95 billion foreign aid package
House passed a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a measure to ban TikTok if its China-based owner didn't sell its stake within the year.
5 months ago
6 months ago
Search for survivors intensifies as Taiwan earthquake death toll grows
Several aftershocks were reported in Taiwan as rescue crews continued to go through rubble.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Taiwan earthquake death toll climbs to 10, with hundreds still stranded
At least 11 people were missing and some 705 people were stranded or trapped, authorities said.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Rescue efforts continue following Taiwan earthquake
Taiwanese officials are saying more than 700 people are still trapped.
6 months ago
6 months ago
10 dead in earthquake in Taiwan, more than 1,000 injured
Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds of people still trapped in damaged buildings as Taiwan recovers from its strongest earthquake in 25 years.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Search for survivors after 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan
ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports on the search-and-rescue efforts after the country was rocked by the one of the strongest earthquakes in nearly 25 years.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Taiwan earthquake updates: 9 dead, hundreds injured in 7.4 magnitude quake
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred in Taiwan at 7:58 a.m. local time.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Taiwan earthquake worst in 25 years
Nine are confirmed dead, with 143 people believed to be trapped either under rumble or in other locations.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake shook the entire island of Taiwan at 7:58 local time on Wednesday, leaving at least nine people dead and more than 900 injured, Taiwanese officials said.
6 months ago
6 months ago
More than 70 miners trapped in Taiwan following 7.4 magnitude quake
At least nine people are dead, with hundreds reported injured.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Powerful earthquake strikes Taiwan
Video shows damaged structures in Hualien, Taiwan, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on Wednesday morning local time.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Powerful earthquake strikes Taiwan
Taiwan was hit by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake which was followed by a smaller 6.5 quake.
6 months ago
8 months ago
Senate passes $95B in aid for Ukraine, Israel, but tough path ahead in House
The United States Senate has passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine, setting up a showdown in the House of Representatives.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Taiwan loses diplomatic ally, while unofficial US delegation offers support
One of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies has cut ties with the self-governed island in favor of Beijing.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Victory for ruling-party candidate in Taiwan’s presidential election
William Lai Ching-te, despised by China for his pro-independence stance, was voted in as Taiwan's new president as China angrily threatened to take the self-governed island by force.
9 months ago
9 months ago
High-stakes presidential election in Taiwan
Early results are coming in for the high-stakes presidential election on the island of Taiwan. ABC News' Britt Clennett joins from Taipei.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Taiwan’s voters: 'Nobody wants war, nobody wants to fight'
ABC News’ Britt Clennett is in Taiwan as voters ready to head to the polls to decide which presidential candidate is best to handle China’s threats.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Xi told Biden at summit that China plans to reunify with Taiwan
China's President Xi Jinping told President Joe Biden at their recent summit of China's intention to unify with Taiwan.
9 months ago
9 months ago
President Xi says China plans to try to reunify with Taiwan: Sources
Xi told President Biden this at a recent summit, according to ABC News sources.
9 months ago
1 year ago
China reacts to US sending $345 million military aid package to Taiwan
China says the new aid for Taiwan won't stop it from what China calls "unifying" the self-ruled island.
1 year ago
1 year ago
US announces historic $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
U.S. announces historic $345 million military aid package for Taiwan, weapons systems to come from existing U.S. military stockpiles.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Secretary Blinken meets with counterparts in China
ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China on “This Week.”
1 year ago
1 year ago
Navy releases video of close call with Chinese warship in Taiwan Strait
ABC News contributor and former State Department official Steve Ganyard breaks down the rising tensions between the U.S. and China following the near collision.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Escalating aggression from China is ‘unacceptable’: Turner
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, on “This Week.”
1 year ago
1 year ago
Tensions rise in Taiwan as US kicks off nearby drills
Following days of aggressive military drills from China, the U.S. began its own military drills in the region.
1 year ago
1 year ago
China 'ready to fight' after 3 days of large-scale military drills around Taiwan
China's military declared it's "ready to fight" after wrapping up three days of combat drills simulating a blockade to "seal off" Taiwan.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Tensions rise amid dueling military drills in China and Taiwan
China simulated air and sea attacks just hours after Taiwan’s president returned from a trip to the U.S.
1 year ago
1 year ago
China ramps up military drills
China sent dozens of fighter jets near Taiwan, just days after Taiwan's President Tsai traveled to the U.S.
1 year ago
1 year ago
China launches new military drills
China has started three days of military drills around Taiwan. The move comes after the island's leader just returned from a top- level meeting in the U.S.
1 year ago
1 year ago
China starts 3 days of combat readiness patrol exercises around Taiwan
China says it has started three days of combat readiness patrol exercises around Taiwan, just a day after Taiwan President Tsai returned home from the U.S.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Relative calm so far following Taiwan leader’s US meeting with McCarthy
China's foreign ministry condemned a meeting between Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen and the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, describing it as "acts of collusion."
1 year ago
1 year ago
Taiwanese president meets with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the Taiwanese president's meeting with Speaker McCarthy amid tensions between China and Taiwan.
1 year ago
1 year ago
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expected to meet with Taiwan’s president
Plus, Mexico’s president has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping for help halting the illegal production of fentanyl, and New Zealand’s prime minister officially steps down after an emotional speech.
1 year ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
White House will communicate concerns to Beijing about maneuvers around Taiwan
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
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Diplomatic, 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Pelosi vows support to denuclearize North Korea but avoids commenting on Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with her South Korean counterpart in Seoul on Thursday but avoided making direct public comments on her Taiwan visit.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago