Taiwan

UK's Truss wants to send weapons to Taiwan amid China tension

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss suggested that the UK should provide the UK should send Taiwan weapons to Taiwan.

US plane in Taiwan Strait endangered peace, stability: China

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – China's military said on Saturday that the recent fly through of a US maritime plane through the Taiwan Strait deliberately disrupted the regional situation and endangered peace and stability.

China launches third aircraft carrier

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – China launched its third aircraft carrier on Friday, the domestically designed and built Fujian sending a statement of intent towards rival powers including the United States as it continues to modernize its military.

US not seeking to create Asian NATO: Pentagon chief

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The US Secretary of Defense said that his country is not seeking confrontation or conflict and a new Cold War, an Asian NATO, or a region split into hostile blocs.

China urges US to stop all official exchanges with Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The US must stop all forms of official interaction with Taiwan and stop sending signals to separatists, backing independence for the island, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

China conducts military drill near Taiwan, warns US

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Chinese military commanders have confirmed recent seaborne and airborne military drills near Taiwan as a "necessary action" following what they call "collusion" between the US and Taipei.

Taiwan air force pilot dies in training plane crash

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – A training plane of the Taiwan Air Force Academy crashed near the city of Kaohsiung in the island’s south, the local administration announced Tuesday, adding that the pilot died in the crash.

30 Chinese military jets enter Taiwan air defense zone

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA)– Taiwan on Monday reported largest military operations since Jan. by China air force in its air defense zone, with island's defense ministry saying Taiwanese fighters scrambled to warn away 30 aircraft in latest uptick in tension

China says military drill near Taiwan warning for US

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The Chinese armed forces have organized military exercises near the island of Taiwan, with these measures taken to "warn the United States," the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army of China said.

White House walks back Biden's remarks after China's threat

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The White House has walked back on Biden's remarks on defending Taiwan after China’s foreign ministry hit back at Biden on Monday, expressing “strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition” to his comments.

China reacts to Biden's remarks on Taiwan

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – After US President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, China's foreign ministry said that "no one should stand against the 1.4 billion Chinese people."

China voices protest over G7 statement on Taiwan, Xinjiang

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Beijing criticised the G7 on Monday, following the group's statement on Taiwan and Xinjiang.

China holds air, naval drills around Taiwan

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – China on Monday revealed its military forces held military drills across the Taiwan Strait between Friday and Sunday, media have reported.

6.1-magnitude quake hit Taiwan, no immediate damage reported

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Buildings shook briefly in Taipei on Monday as a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's eastern coast, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

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China to hold military drills near Taiwan

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – China will hold military exercises near Taiwan in response to US provocations, the Chinese Defence Ministry said.

UN envoy:

China not to allow any interference by US in internal affairs

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Criticizing US accusations against his country, China's Permanent Representative to UN said that China will not allow any interference by the United States or any other external forces in internal affairs of the country.

Iran eliminated from 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The national Iranian women's football team suffered a heavy defeat against Chinese Taipei to fail to advance from the group stage of 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Chinese FM:

US actions regarding Taiwan expose it to 'unbearable price'

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned that the US may face consequences over its Taiwan-related actions.

Nicaragua ends relations with Taiwan in victory for China

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Nicaragua's government has severed and ended official relations with Taiwan and embraced Beijing, declaring "there is only one China in the world."

6.2 Magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Taiwan on Sunday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.

China slams US, Canada for warships transit in Taiwan Strait

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – China's military on Sunday condemned the United States and Canada for sending warships through the Taiwan Straits last week, saying their provocative acts have seriously damaged peace and stability in the region.

China's reunification with Taiwan will be fulfilled: Xi

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that his country's peaceful "reunification" with Taiwan under a "one country, two systems" policy will "definitely" be implemented.

China army on alert amid US actions in Taiwan Strait : report

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) stayed on high alert and closely monitored two US warships as the latter sailed through the Taiwan Straits on Friday.

China condemns US as region’s greatest security risk creator

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – China condemned the United States on Wednesday as the region’s greatest security “risk creator” after a US warship again sailed through the sensitive waterway that separates Taiwan from China.

China says will not tolerate any intervention in Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – The Chinese government said Wed that it does not tolerate any intervention in Taiwan issues and has to make strong responses to such acts of “collusion”.

Chinese warplanes swarm around Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Over a dozen warplanes took off from China and triggered radar stations in Taiwan early Tuesday.

China tests ‘carrier killer’ amid tensions with US

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Following the recent provocative visit of US senators to Taiwan, the Chinese military demonstrated its ability to deploy and fire ballistic missiles designed to attack aircraft carriers.

China censures US over violating one-China principle

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – China has lodged stern representation to the United States over a visit to the Taiwan region by three US senators,