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May 28, 2024

Taiwan's president thanks fighter pilots who scrambled against China's 'punishment' drills

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China during its war games around the island, which it launched as "punishment" for Lai's inauguration speech.

May 28, 2024

'Shut down the world': McCaul warns of global economic catastrophe if China invades Taiwan

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul is warning of dire economic consequences for the entire world if China invades Taiwan.

May 28, 2024

Taiwan's legislature passes controversial 'pro-China' measures, reducing president's power

Taiwan's legislature, controlled by the opposition Nationalist Party, passed changes that increase the legislature's power over budgets, including defense spending.

May 27, 2024

China's threats, 'naked aggression' loom large as House lawmakers meet Taiwan's new president

House lawmakers spent their first full day in Taiwan meeting with the island's president and foreign minister, where the topic of China dominated discussion.

May 26, 2024

House lawmakers visit Taiwan as China warns US to stay out

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is traveling to Taiwan a week after its new president was inaugurated, despite demands from China to stay out.

May 24, 2024

US and allies say Taiwan should be allowed at important WHO meeting, despite China's objections

The U.S. and several of its allies issued a joint statement calling for Taiwan to be allowed to take part in a World Health Organization meeting, despite objections from China.

May 23, 2024

China launches massive military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’ for electing new president

China began two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan in what it says is punishment for the "separatist act" of inaugurating a new president.

May 21, 2024

China criticizes South Korea, Japan for lawmakers' visits to Taiwan

China criticized South Korean and Japanese lawmakers for visiting Taiwan. China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, opposes such visits, officials say.

May 21, 2024

China sanctions former Republican Rep Mike Gallagher after Taiwan president's inauguration

Former Rep. Mike Gallagher, who left Congress last month, was slapped with sanctions by China on Tuesday after Taiwan's new president was inaugurated.

May 20, 2024

China’s foreign ministry blasts Taiwan inauguration, Philippines standoff in South China Sea

Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, asserted China's sovereignty over Taiwan and the South China Sea following Taiwan's presidential inauguration.