26 h. ago Taiwan orders 3 mainland Chinese to leave for promoting military takeover of island

Decision to expel mainland influencers – all married to Taiwanese men – sparks concerns about free speech on the island.

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60 h. ago Renewed civil war over Taiwan may be option for Beijing: mainland researcher

Article in journal from key Taiwan-related think tank also suggests ‘direct governance during wartime’, followed by ‘appointed governance’.

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3 d. ago Would Taiwan’s youth fight a war against mainland China? It depends how they are asked

As Taipei ramps up rhetoric towards Beijing, youth opinions about military service differ from surveys to interviews.

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9 d. ago Mainland China’s PLA ‘ready to fight’ for Taiwan at any time, commander warns

Warning from Eastern Theatre Command chief comes as Beijing marks 20 years of Anti-Secession Law amid high cross-strait tensions.

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1 week ago China’s fiery criticism of Panama port deal puts pressure on Li Ka

The US$23 billion sale is not final, but needs no Chinese or Hong Kong approval, leaving CK Hutchison to decide whether to proceed, analysts say.

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1 week ago Mainland China calls for legal improvements to fight Taiwan independence, foreign forces

Country’s No 3 official Zhao Leji says it will step up determination to achieve reunification with Taiwan.

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1 week ago Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near

Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near-Naked’  The New York Times

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3 w. ago Donald Trump declines to say whether US would defend Taiwan in attack by mainland China

But top American diplomat Marco Rubio suggests Washington is committed to ‘prevent’ such a scenario, prompting concern about mixed messaging.

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4 w. ago Taiwan coastguard detains mainland China crew after undersea cable damaged

Cargo vessel and 8-member crew escorted to Taiwan after communication link to Penghu Islands damaged in suspected ‘harassment’, coastguard says.

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4 w. ago Taiwan detains mainland China crew after undersea cable damaged

Taiwan detains mainland China crew after undersea cable damaged  South China Morning Post

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