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Homemade flying machine competition during the "Flugtag" in Taiwan.

In a harbour in central Taiwan, many competitors took off from a three-storey high ramp in their homemade flying machines.

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Victims rescued in Taiwan after earthquake

A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building and stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside.

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Powerful typhoon Hinnamnor hits eastern China, Taiwan and Japan

Cities in eastern China suspended ferry services and flights were cancelled on Sunday in Japan as Typhoon Hinnamnor, the strongest global storm this year, blew its way past Taiwan and the Koreas with fierce winds and heavy rains.

Taiwan

EU would be a 'welcome' moderator in Taiwan's crisis with China

Tensions between Beijing and Taipei have escalated significantly following a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in early August.

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Putin hits out at the US over Ukraine and Taiwan

Speaking at Russia's security council, Putin said that the US is seeking to prolong the war in Ukraine and fuel conflicts elsewhere in the world.

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Latvia & Estonia leave China-backed East Europe forum

The move follows China’s boosting of its relations with Russia, whose invasion of Ukraine is seen as a possible first step in a series of moves against countries that were once part of the Soviet Union.

Taiwan

China ramps up threat of military force to take control of Taiwan

The threatening moves were prompted by a visit to Taiwan last week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chinese authorities say.

Taiwan

China's military drills around Taiwan are a 'significant escalation'

Beijing's show of strength came after Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, visited Taiwan.

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China summons European diplomats over statement on Taiwan

China cancelled a foreign ministers’ meeting with Japan to protest a G7 statement that there was no justification for the exercises.

Taiwan

Why has Pelosi's surprise trip to Taiwan attracted so much attention?

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday in the wake of heightened tensions with China. Beijing claims ownership of the self-ruled island and has responded with multiple military drills in zones surrounding Taiwan in retaliation.

Taiwan

China begins 'unprecedented' military drills around Taiwan

Chinese state media has framed the military exercises around self-ruled island as war plan rehearsal, as Taiwan claims China wants to change the regional status quo.

China

Xi, Biden exchange warnings as Taiwan visit plans spark tensions

The latest tensions between the world's two largest economies escalated around the US House speaker's plans to visit Taiwan, which the ruling Communist Party says has no right to conduct foreign relations.

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Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in Taiwan

Yeh actually works in marketing, and his weapon is a replica -- but he is spending the weekend attending an urban warfare workshop, to prepare for what he sees as the very real threat of a Chinese invasion.

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Protest in Taipei marks Tiananmen anniversary

Over 500 people gathered in Taipei City to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown.

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Taiwan high-tech showcase Computex opens in Taipei

One of Asia's largest computer trade shows, Computex, kicks off in Taiwan's capital city Taipei after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19, as the island looks to solidify its position in the high tech industry.

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Taiwan man invents stroller for fish to 'explore other worlds'

Jerry Huang's aquatic pets rarely feel like two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl because they get to go for regular strolls. In the Taiwanese city of Taichung, Huang can be seen pushing his latest invention: a goldfish bowl on wheels.

Taiwan

US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan, says Biden

Biden’s comments were among the most forceful US presidential statements in support of self-governing in recent decades. He added that the burden to protect Taiwan is "even stronger' following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Star Wars fans in Taiwan mark 'May the 4th' in costumes

Taiwanese Star Wars fans dressed in their favourite characters walk the streets of downtown Taipei to celebrate 'May the 4th'

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Taiwanese musicians show solidarity with Ukraine in protest concert

Similar musical performances have been taking place all across the globe.

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Taiwan musicians protest Ukraine invasion

Taiwanese musicians and singers perform in front of the Russian representative office building in downtown Taipei to protest against the Russian invasion and to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.