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News
Taiwan’s new president tells China to stop threats, ‘face reality’ of Taipei’s existence
New Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has urged China to cease military and political threats, advocating for peace and stability through dia...
Carl Samson
Entertainment
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ crowns its first East Asian winner
Drag queen Nymphia Wind made television history as the first East Asian winner of the main “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise....
Ryan General
Terrifying video shows collapsed building after 7.5 earthquake strikes Taiwan
Shocking videos shared on social media depict the damages done after a massive earthquake hit Taiwan, leaving nine dead and over 900 injured...
Michelle De Pacina
China
Israel praises ‘good friend’ Taiwan, calls China’s response to Hamas attack ‘disturbing’
Israel’s de facto ambassador to Taiwan Maya Yaron commended the island’s government for their strong support of Israel while expressin...
Government
Taiwan unveils first domestically built submarine amid growing tensions with Beijing
Taiwan unveiled its first domestically built submarine as a significant achievement in bolstering its military capabilities amid growing ten...
China says it’s ‘ready to fight’ after 3 days of military drills around Taiwan
China declared its preparedness to “fight” on Monday after wrapping up a series of military drills around Taiwan that simulated precision st...
China threatens ‘resolute countermeasures’ if Kevin McCarthy meets Taiwan president
On Wednesday, China threatened to take “resolute countermeasures” if U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R, CA-20) meets with Taiwanese Presi...
Military
Taiwan’s military to allow women in reservist training for first time amid China threat
Before you read: China threatens Taiwan with ‘demise’ after Taipei lawmaker warns of missiles that can reach Beijing War game simulations fi...
Taiwan fires at China’s drones for first time as president orders ‘strong countermeasures’
The Taiwanese military has reportedly opened fire at a Chinese drone that entered the island nation’s restricted air space over Erdan Islan...
Bryan Ke
China slams US lawmakers’ visit to Taiwan: ‘Those who play with fire will burn themselves’
The Chinese military sent frigates, bombers and fighter planes near Taiwan during the visit of six U.S. lawmakers to the island state on Fr...
Taiwan honors former top US diplomat Pompeo during his visit, which China slams as ‘shameless’
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday for a four-day visit involving meetings with public officials and...
Tsai Ing-wen is the first Taiwan president in decades to confirm US military training on the island
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen confirmed the presence of U.S. military trainers on the island during a CNN broadcast on Tuesday. Taiwan’s inc...
Jiselle Lee
China Isn’t Happy That the Taiwanese President Stopped in Texas for a Chat
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen’s meetings with Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Greg Abbott during a stopover in Houston has enraged Bei...
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