Taiwan
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.