Taiwan

Beijing condemns $11.1 billion US arms deal with Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – China has condemned the US arms deal with Taiwan, which includes HIMARS launchers, howitzers, drones, anti-tank missiles, and advanced defense systems, calling it a violation of the "one China" principle.

Iran win 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s boys’ team defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 (15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-17) at the 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship final on Friday.

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.

US confirms sale of $911m air defense missile to Taiwan

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The US confirmed the sale to Taiwan of an advanced air defense missile system worth almost US$700 million (S$911.6 million) which has been battle-tested in Ukraine, in the second such weapons package for Taipei in a week.

US approves potential $330m arms sale to Taiwan

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The US approved sale of fighter jet and other aircraft parts to Taiwan for $330 million, marking the first such transaction since President Donald Trump took office in January, drawing thanks from Taipei and anger in Beijing.

China summons Japan amb. as war of words over Taiwan drags on

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – China has summoned the Japanese ambassador in Beijing over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

Typhoon Ragasa leaves 14 dead, 124 missing in Taiwan

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Powerful Typhoon Ragasa has wreaked havoc in Taiwan and other locations as it approaches southern China.

Trump nixed $400 million in Taiwan military aid

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump declined to approve over $400 million in military aid to Taiwan this summer, as he tries to negotiate a trade deal and potential summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Taiwan plans mass production of military drones

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Taiwan announced it will produce or source around 50,000 fully indigenous military drones within the next two years as part of efforts to strengthen its defense and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.

Taiwan battery factory explodes into flames

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – A lithium battery factory in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, caught fire early Monday, injuring 15 people— including three firefighters.

At least 2 dead, hundreds injured as Typhoon hit Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Typhoon Danas lashed southern Taiwan with record winds and strong rain early on Monday, killing two people and injuring more than 330 in a rare hit to the island’s densely populated west coast.

6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off Taiwan's east coast Friday (August 16, 2024) morning, the United States Geological Survey said.

China reacts to Macron comments on Taiwan, Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Drawing parallels between Taiwan and the Ukraine conflict is “unacceptible,” the Chinese Embassy in Singapore said in response to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron.

China says US 'should not play with fire' on Taiwan

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – China on Sunday warned the United States it "should not play with fire" over Taiwan and said it had lodged "representations" with Washington over comments made by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth at a summit in Singapore.

China takes world by surprise after testing hydrogen bomb

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Chinese scientists have successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb amid the People's Liberation Army's (PLAs) push towards cleaner energy solutions.

Taiwan detects 47 Chinese PLA warplanes near island

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Taiwan’s armed forces have registered approach of 47 aircraft of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with 41 of them crossing median line dividing the island and mainland China, the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports.

Massive fire reported at Taiwan’s nuclear plant(+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Taiwan’s Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in Hengchun, Pingtung County, was reported to be releasing large plumes of thick black smoke around 11:30 a.m. local time on Thursday.

US drops website wording on not backing Taiwan independence

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The US State Department has removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island's government praised on Sunday as supporting Taiwan.

Taiwan ,US sign contract on NASAMS air defense system sale

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Taiwan has signed a NT$24.99 billion procurement contract with the US for three Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to aid air defense capabilities in northern Taiwan.

Iran’s Women’s Kabaddi to face South Korea, Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s kabaddi team is set to play two friendly matches against South Korea and Taiwan.

Trump plans to speed up arms supplies to Taiwan: Advisor

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – US President-elect Donald Trump is planning on increasing the rates of US weapons and military hardware deliveries to Taiwan, incoming national security advisor, Mike Waltz, said.

China urges US to stop using 'Taiwan card'

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The United States must stop using the "Taiwan card" and destabilizing the region, as it will lose facing the "force of China," Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui told Sputnik.

China sanctions 7 US military companies, senior executives

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced the decision to take countermeasures against seven US military companies and relevant senior executives over recent military assistance and arms sales to China's Taiwan region. 

US President Biden authorizes $571m in military aid to Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan on Friday, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump.

Massive fire kills 9 at under-construction building in Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Nine people died Thursday in a massive fire in central Taiwan at a huge food-processing building that was under construction, news reports said.

Medvedev:

US wants Taiwan to be its outpost in East Asia

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Anglo-Saxons have a long-term goal to declare Taiwan's independence under the Kosovo scenario so they could have an outpost in East Asia, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.

Breaking silence on possible drills;

China says will not be soft on Taiwan independence activities

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – China's defence ministry broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was up to China to decide whether or not to hold drills.

Taiwan rises alert as China deploys ships in likely exercise

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Taiwan raised its alert level on Monday, saying China had reserved airspace and deployed naval and coast guard vessels in what a security source called the first military drills across a broad swathe of the region's waters.

US approves $385 mln arms sale to Taiwan

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The US State Department has approved the potential sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan for an estimated $385 million, a day before Taiwan President Lai Ching-te starts a sensitive Pacific trip.

China reacts to Taiwan effort to gain independence through US

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Taiwan's attempts to gain independence with the help of the US will surely lead to a "sad end," Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council, said on Wednesday.