The United States has warned China over its pressure on Taiwan, the State Department said Saturday as the two powers gird for a hotly awaited summit. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with …
US Warns China Over Pressure on Taiwan Ahead of Biden-Xi Summit
The United States has warned China over its pressure on Taiwan, the State Department said Saturday as the two powers gird for a hotly awaited summit. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with …
Blinken Expressed Taiwan Concerns to China’s Wang Yi in Call
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns over China’s continued military, diplomatic, and economic pressure on Taiwan in a phone conversation with Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Nov. 12.
‘Heavy attack’ threat to Australia as Taiwan tensions escalate
Australia has been warned it will bear the brunt of a heavy attack if it joins a US-led defence of Taiwan from Chinese attacks.
China warns U.S. not to support Taiwan independence – Chinese foreign ministry
Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken not to “send wrong signals” to Taiwan pro-independence forces, China’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Can Taiwan’s burning boats end the pandemic?
The ancient burning boat ritual of Taiwan is said to have protected the island for decades. In 2021, can it stave off Covid-19? Alicia Chen and Lily Kuo report …
‘We are real friends’: Honduran president says in Taiwan visit amid China tension
Honduras’ outgoing president said on Saturday he hoped his country would continue its friendship with Taiwan, as Taipei seeks to maintain relations with the Central American country amid a diplomatic …
China comes out against proposed Vancouver friendship city in Taiwan
The Chinese Consulate is warning the City of Vancouver against establishing a “friendship city” in Taiwan. The statement comes as tensions between China and the self-governing island are higher than …
Biden and China’s Xi Will Hold Virtual Summit on Monday
The leaders of the world’s two largest economies confront tensions over trade, cyberthreats, the climate, Taiwan and human rights.
Antony Blinken Says China Attacking Taiwan Would Be a ‘Very Unfortunate Action’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States and its allies would “take action” if China were to use force against Taiwan, a scenario that he said would be “very, very, very unfortunate.” …