Strait of Taiwan

Xi warns Trump:

US meddling in Chinese Taipei risks major conflict

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has cautioned visiting US President Donald Trump against Washington’s “mishandling” of the issue of Chinese Taipei, warning that improper US actions could trigger tensions in bilateral relations.

Taiwanese F-16 crashes off island's eastern coast

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – A Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet crashed off the island's eastern coast Tuesday evening, prompting a search and rescue operation for the pilot.

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing's (BA.N), opens new tab St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.

US, China held maritime security talks in Hawaii

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The US and Chinese militaries have held constructive maritime security talks, the Chinese navy said on Saturday, as the two superpowers gradually restore military-to-military communications after months of trade tensions.